WELCOME
Duration
7 Days (or 2.5 half-week)
Date
27 February 2027
Difficulty
Moderate to Challenging (6 hours average riding time up to 8 hours approx)
Fitness
Experience Required
Must be prepared to dismount and lead down hills, trekking experience a must.
Rider / Participant Cost:
$1030
Back-up
Cost:
$980
WEATHER EXPECTATIONS
Variable mountain/basin weather
HIGHLIGHTS
Scenic Highlights
Throughout the week, riders will experience the wide-open grandeur and distinct goldfields character of the region.
Special Events
Thursday night Party Night!!
Unique Features
TRAIL DETAILS
ALL YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR YOUR NEXT CAVALCADE ADVENTURE
Itinerary
SUPPORT LEVEL -
Fully supported. Daily Vehicle Ferrying available
MEETING DATE & TIME :
27 February 2027
MEETING LOCATION :
Mount Burke Station, Hawea.
RIDE OUT TIME :
Variable
RETURN TIME :
Variable (riding time 6-8 hour days)
TERRAIN :
Off-track riding, hill and valley sidling, steep ascents/descents via spurs and ridges at times, however mostly old tracks are utilised throughout the week
TBC
Important Information:
ACCOMMODATION:
Woolshed/floats/tents
Waterproof coat/jacket/leggings/hat, Jersey/balaclava/socks/longjohns/gloves, Hot weather gear, Swimming gear
CATERING:
Fully Catered: Top Catering provided by Maniototo Area School – all food requirements are
accommodated. Riders select and pack own lunch each day
HORSE REQUIREMENTS:
Very fit, well-shod, good capability, well-behaved for difficult terrain. All horses must be freshly shod with new shoes within 10 days of trail start
PACKING LIST:
CLOTHING
Waterproof coat/jacket/leggings/hat, Jersey/balaclava/socks/longjohns/gloves, Hot weather gear, Swimming gear
OTHER ESSENTIALS
Horse (very fit, well-shod for half-week option)
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Half-week option available (2.5 days from Wednesday evening)
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) $60. Or Daily vehicle ferrying – so you can enjoy the comforts of your own bed each night
– this option can be selected as an extra when you enter your trail registration.
$300per week/vehicle