WELCOME
Good honest riding over high country/farm 4WD tracks and cross country. Very inclusive group supporting one another as a Cavalcade family. Goal is to get everyone to Tarras together Safely.
Duration
7 Days
Date
27 February 2027
Difficulty
Challenging
Fitness
Good honest riding - good fitness required
Experience Required
Good level required for horse and rider
Rider / Participant Cost:
$---pp
Back-up
Cost:
$---pp
WEATHER EXPECTATIONS
30°C+ to -5°C. Typically warm/hot but southerly storms possible
HIGHLIGHTS
Scenic Highlights
Amazing views, high country landscapes, Southern Alps!!!
Special Events
Midweek Party Night. "Leather, Lace and Cowboy Hats"
Unique Features
Optional vehicle transport available
TRAIL DETAILS
ALL YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR YOUR NEXT CAVALCADE ADVENTURE
Itinerary
SUPPORT LEVEL -
Fully supported
MEETING DATE & TIME :
27 February 2027
From 3:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION :
West Wanaka Station
RIDE OUT TIME :
8:00 AM
RETURN TIME :
4:00 PM
TERRAIN :
High country/farm 4WD tracks and cross country
Saturday 27th February
Meet at West Wanaka Station from 3pm.
Sunday 1st March
We will ride a loop over the Southern end of the Buchanans following a big fence my father built. A second night at West Wanaka Station
Monday 2nd
We ride up onto the western face of the Buchanans cross the Matukituki River to Aspiring Station.
Tuesday 3rd
Ride upto Cascade Hut. (Or Aspiring Hut) - dependant on DOC. Then back to Aspiring Station for a second night.
Wednesday 4th
We ride across the Matukituki River to its East Branch past the old Historical homestead then down the river to Matukituki Station and Party Night. "Leather, Lace and Cowboy Hats"
Thursday 5th
Late start then we head for Cattle Flat Station and possibly up the Treble Cone Ski Area road (DOC Dependant) then back down the road to Cattle Flat.
Friday 6th
We leave Cattle Flat and ride up onto Rocky Hill, past Diamond Lake, through Glendu Station onto Alpha Burn Station.
Saturday 7th
We all load up and Float/Trucks to Tarras.
Important Information:
ACCOMMODATION:
Camping
- Sleeping bag & mat/stretcher
- Camp chair,
- Towel & toilet articles
CATERING:
Fully Catered
HORSE REQUIREMENTS:
Fit and suitable for extended trail riding in groups.
PACKING LIST:
CLOTHING
- Waterproof coat
- Jacket
- Leggings
- Hat
- Jersey
- Balaclava
- Socks
- Long-johns
- Gloves
- Hot weather gear
- Gaiters
OTHER ESSENTIALS
- Horse
- Swimming gear
- Camp chair
- Plate/cutlery
- Complete weather gear
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Daily vehicle shift $---
VEHICLE TRANSFER:
only 65km total travel for back-up vehicles for the daily shift.
TRAIL BOSS
Les Beattie
CONTACT PH:
027 2822 452
BOSS BACK-UP
Contact: Margaret (key helper)