WELCOME
Duration
7 Days
Date
27 February 2027
Difficulty
Challenging
Fitness
Experience Required
Good experience required
Rider / Participant Cost:
$1100
Back-up
Cost:
$1030
WEATHER EXPECTATIONS
30°C+ to -5°C. Variable mountain weather
HIGHLIGHTS
Scenic Highlights
Rivers, lakes, mountains, picturesque valleys...
Special Events
Monday night - dressup party - Theme 'Legends of the lake'. Wednesday Games night. Friday night Possum Pickers.
Unique Features
TRAIL DETAILS
ALL YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR YOUR NEXT CAVALCADE ADVENTURE
Itinerary
SUPPORT LEVEL -
Tremendous support crew and skilled medic
MEETING DATE & TIME :
27 February 2027
MEETING LOCATION :
Mt Albert Station, Makarora
RIDE OUT TIME :
8:00 AM
RETURN TIME :
4:00 PM
TERRAIN :
Testing terrain - rivers, mountains, valleys
On Monday we have the St Bathans mountains in front of us as we ride and drive to St Bathans village and the famous Blue lake.After a visit to the historic Vulcan pub we head out to our next overnight stop where we are based for 2 nights.
Important Information:
ACCOMMODATION:
Woolsheds, Camping, own float
Sleeping bag & mat/stretcher, Personal tent (if required), Towel & toilet articles
CATERING:
Fully Catered
HORSE REQUIREMENTS:
Freshly shod, reasonable fitness, pre-Cavalcade training, hard feed recommended
PACKING LIST:
CLOTHING
Waterproof coat/jacket/leggings/hat, Jersey/balaclava/socks/longjohns/gloves, Hot weather gear, Swimming gear
OTHER ESSENTIALS
Horse (freshly shod, fit, pre-trained), Hard feed for horse, Swimming gear, Personal tent if required
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Daily vehicle shift
VEHICLE TRANSFER:
Option to have vehicle ferried from starting point to Tarras (in one shift, you will not have access to your vehicle or float until you get back to Tarras) $100. Daily transfer available for $400.