WELCOME
Duration
7 Days
Date
27 February 2027
Difficulty
Challenging
Fitness
Experience Required
Good level required for horse and rider
Rider / Participant Cost:
$1175
Back-up
Cost:
$1115
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
TRAIL DETAILS
ALL YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR YOUR NEXT CAVALCADE ADVENTURE
Itinerary
SUPPORT LEVEL -
Fully supported
MEETING DATE & TIME :
27 February 2027
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
On wednesday we leave this area and pass through the Cambrians and into the Drybread area to our next woolshed.Thursday morning we leave here for Thomsons Gorge where we are spending the next night half way through the gorge.We will see and ride on,possibly, the new road put in by Santana Minerals for their new gold mine,quite a contrast from the historic mining area of St Bathans.
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. $100 for direct vehicle shift from West Wanaka to Tarras.
TRAIL BOSS
Les Beattie
CONTACT PH:
027 2822 452
BOSS BACK-UP
Contact: Margaret (key helper)