Private Tour - Horse Riding, Wine Tasting and Art Trail
Overview
Combine scenic horse riding, outdoor art, fine wine, and local cuisine on a memorable journey through the beautiful countryside north of Auckland. Begin with a guided horse ride along picturesque bush tracks surrounded by peaceful rural landscapes and native scenery. Choose from learner, intermediate, or experienced riding levels, with no previous horse-riding experience required.
Continue to Brick Bay and stroll along the renowned Sculpture Trail, where contemporary artworks are beautifully positioned among towering native trees, majestic palms, green pastures, abundant birdlife, and vineyard landscapes.
Complete your experience at The Glass House Kitchen, overlooking the shimmering lake, where you’ll enjoy a relaxing lunch accompanied by a tasting of premium New Zealand wines. A perfect combination of horse riding, art, nature, food, wine, and stunning scenery, creating lasting memories of your time in New Zealand.
Maximum rider weight is 100 kg (220 lbs).
What's Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- WiFi on board
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from any hotel, airport, or cruise port in Auckland
- Wine Tasting
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Please let us know where you want us to pick you up. We will arrange to pick you up & drop you off at your doorstep.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All passenger ages MUST be advised at time of booking.
- Please advise experience level from below options so we can arrange a suitable horse for you.
- L for novice and first time riders who have been on a horse less than 20 times. (includes first time riders).
- M for intermediate riders who have ridden a horse more than 20 times and who can trot and canter happily and in control.
- Exp for lifetime riders or riders who own their own horse and ride regularly.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply).
- A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate.
- Wine tasting is available only to guests who meet the minimum legal drinking age of 18 years.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour – Horse Riding, Wine Tasting and Art Trail?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Lunch.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- WiFi on board.
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from any hotel, airport, or cruise port in Auckland.
- Wine Tasting.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional Driver/Guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour - Horse Riding, Wine Tasting and Art Trail is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour – Horse Riding, Wine Tasting and Art Trail will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- WiFi on board
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from any hotel, airport, or cruise port in Auckland
- Wine Tasting
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All passenger ages MUST be advised at time of booking.
- Please advise experience level from below options so we can arrange a suitable horse for you.
- L for novice and first time riders who have been on a horse less than 20 times. (includes first time riders).
- M for intermediate riders who have ridden a horse more than 20 times and who can trot and canter happily and in control.
- Exp for lifetime riders or riders who own their own horse and ride regularly.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply).
- A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate.
- Wine tasting is available only to guests who meet the minimum legal drinking age of 18 years.
