Animal Park, Zoo & Farm

Horse Riding Warkworth

Horse Riding Warkworth takes riders of all ages and abilities through farm and forest on the northern fringe of Auckland. The landscape does the heavy lifting — open pasture giving way to bush — and the rides run for either one or two hours, making it easy to fit around a wider day out in the Matakana or Warkworth area.

How muchTe utu: $65
Ages: 4–89+
WhereKei hea: Kaipara Flats
Rating: 4.9; 216 on Google

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LocationTe wāhi

Kaipara Flats

42 Kaipara Flats Road

Directions Website

What it is

Riders need to arrive thirty minutes before their scheduled time, and the team ask for ages, heights, weights and riding ability when booking, so the experience is matched to the group. Two-hour rides depart at set times, which is worth noting for families who want the longer option.

It works well for mixed-age groups — grandparents and grandchildren are specifically welcomed — and gift vouchers are available for those who want to give the experience rather than organise a date on the spot.

What other parents say

Zyra Vaughan2 months ago

Highly recommended! We had such a wonderful horse riding experience today. The staff were incredibly friendly, professional, and patient, especially with our young riders. One of the children in our group was quite nervous at first, but Heather stayed with her the whole time, encouraging and reassuring her until she felt confident enough to ride on her own. Their kindness and genuine care made all the difference. Thank you for making it such a fun, safe, and memorable experience for everyone. We will definitely be back.

hx3 months ago

very lovely people! thank you heather, christina and roger for the amazing hospitality; they picked me up from the bus stop and even sent me to the honey centre + paknsave. horses were very cute. i rode Secret and he was strong! nice view at the top of the hills, and you get to trot and canter, both very enjoyable. do visit this place!

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Dhafir Moussa9 months ago

Two words: Absolutely amazing! We immensely enjoyed our one-hour horse trek today at Horse Riding Warkworth. Heather, Lara, and their team were very welcoming and accommodating. They received us warmly and took us through the initial safety and riding instructions before embarking on a wonderful track through fields and forest. The horses were gorgeous and well behaved. The team kept us engaged throughout the trek, keeping an eye on everyone while also socialising, which made the experience both relaxed and entertaining. What sets this experience apart from other horse riding options in Auckland is that the team encouraged us to try more activities with the horses, such as trotting and manoeuvring. They even went out of their way to take photos and videos of us, which we really appreciated. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It’s easily accessible from the motorway and a must for anyone visiting or living in Auckland. We will certainly be back. Thank you, team!

Ninad Dalvi6 months ago

We had an awesome experience at Warkworth Horse Riding! The property is huge and beautiful, making the ride even more enjoyable. The team was fantastic—especially Heather, Meena, Hannah, and Lara—who were all friendly and very helpful. Zion is a very nice horse, for a beginner I was even taught how to trot. Highly recommend this experience!

Amelia L. Saeverin10 months ago

One of best stables I visited so far! Highly recommended! The horses are very well trained, safe and friendly. The staff took very good care of me and made sure I had a really good time on the trail ride. The owners are very sweet and make you feel at home. The horses are very healthy and have a really good life there. I will try to visit this stable again in the future! ❤️❤️❤️

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