WELCOME
NOT a leisure ride but not as hard as horse trails. Ride over high country/farm 4WD tracks. Catered by Oamaru Sea Scouts. Limited backup trail with two trucks for gear transport.
Duration
7 Days
Date
28 February 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Fitness
Good
Experience Required
Competent riding/driving skills
Rider / Participant Cost:
$1020pp Rider or Driver
Back-up
Cost:
$980pp backup or passenger
WEATHER EXPECTATIONS
30°C+ to -5°C. Typically warm/hot but southerly storms possible
HIGHLIGHTS
Scenic Highlights
Amazing views, high country landscapes
Special Events
n/a
Unique Features
Limited backup trail,
TRAIL DETAILS
ALL YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR YOUR NEXT CAVALCADE ADVENTURE
Itinerary
SUPPORT LEVEL -
Limited backup - two trucks for gear, keep to minimum weight
MEETING DATE & TIME :
28 February 2026
From 3:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION :
Near Moeraki
RIDE OUT TIME :
8:00 AM
RETURN TIME :
4:00 PM
TERRAIN :
High country/farm 4WD tracks
Saturday 28 th February
We meet up in the Moeraki area after 3pm.You will be shown your horse paddocks,and where to
leave your vehicle for transfer to the host town.Most importantly your horse must be freshly
shod,,and put in spare shoes or scoot boots.
Our evening meal is at 7pm where you will get to meet the crew.Once registered for Cavalcade 2026
you will receive directions to where we start nearer the time.
Sunday 1st March
With the Kakanui Mountains on our right we ride and drive over farmland with coastal views on our
left.We make our way up Horse Range Rd and down to the Glenpark area for our night’s stop.
Monday 2 nd March
Leaving ‘Kartigi’ we travel near limeworks on our way to the Dunback area and through an old
settlement called Waynes.Here we cross the Shag river and continue on, to the Waihemo area
where we cross the Dunback-Morrisons Rd to our next woolshed.
Tuesday 3 rd March
When we leave the Waihemo woolshed we head across sheep and beef country and up to the road
through the Macraes Goldmine.Here we will see the incredible vastness of modern day
goldmining.Once through Macraes we are going into the Nenthorn area and arrive at our next 2
nights’ stay.
Wednesday 4 th March
Today is a rest day with a short ride/drive and barbeque lunch.Also its Party night so put on those
dancing shoes(boots!)
Thursday 5 th March
Today we ride through incredible landscape with that amazing schist rock. This takes us further into
the Nenthorn and Moonlight area and to our next woolshed.
Friday 6th March
We travel on roads and tracks today making our way onto Hartfield Rd near the Taieri river for our
last night’s woolshed stay.
Saturday7th March
The final day! A short ride and drive to Middlemarch for the Parade and Market Day. This is a limited
back-up trail so keep your gear to a minimum as you will be loading it each day.
Important Information:
ACCOMMODATION:
Camping (limited backup)
Sleeping bag, mat/stretcher, Small ground cover, Towel & toilet articles
CATERING:
Fully Catered
HORSE REQUIREMENTS:
Fit, freshly shod, trek conditioning recommended, well-behaved in groups
PACKING LIST:
CLOTHING
Waterproof coat/jacket/leggings/hat, Jersey/balaclava/socks/longjohns/gloves, Hot weather gear
OTHER ESSENTIALS
Horse (freshly shod), Waterproof gear, Gaiters, Sleeping bag/mat, First aid kit, Water bottle
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
n/a
VEHICLE TRANSFER:
Option to have vehicle ferried from starting point to Middlemarch (in one shift, you will not have access to your vehicleor float until you get back to Middlemarch) $120