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Dart Stables

Coll St | Glenorchy, Queenstown, New Zealand
64 3 442 5688
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The River & Rings
Boromir's Death Tree
On the trail
The Ride of the Rings
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Ranked #16 of 52 attractions in Queenstown
4.5 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
Type: Horseback Riding Stables
Owner description: •Stunning scenery and river crossings•Exclusive access to Lord of the Rings and Hobbit filming locations•Options for experienced and beginner... more » Owner description: •Stunning scenery and river crossings•Exclusive access to Lord of the Rings and Hobbit filming locations•Options for experienced and beginner riders•All gear provided - Drizabone coats, boots, gloves and safety helmets•Fully trained, experienced guides •At least 1 guide to every 5 riders •One of Queenstown’s best value activities « less
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Melbourne, Australia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Best Experience In Queenstown”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I did the Triliogy ride with my guide Mel. I rode "Biscuit" who was a beautiful, well looked after boy! The views were spectacular. Great value for money since is goes for 3 hours. I opted for the transfers which were on time & sat back and enjoyed the view. Overall you cant fault the experience. I look forward to... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“Wonderful ride”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

great stable. very safe, horses very healthy and happy, so much fun, even if it was a bit of a cold ride :)

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Los Angeles, California
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“Loved It (Horses bein' Horses)”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Ride: Ride of the Rings Guide: Joe Horse: Randall Group Size: Three I went on what turned out to be the first day of duck hunting season. Our horses were nervous because of the gunshots, but of course they were, their world was exploding. Joe was great, very upbeat and conversational. Like some of the negative reviews, my horse also... More

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15 reviews 15 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Wonderful couple of hours horse trekking in Paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

It was fun and the scenery mind blowing with lovely horses and a friendly guide.

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Naperville, Illinois
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Amazing Views!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

My wife and I visited Queenstown on our honeymoon back in March 2012. She loves horses and is a big Lord of the Rings fan. So this place was a must! It did not disappoint. They picked us up at our hotel and was about a 30 min drive up to Glenorchy. The driver was extremely friendly and along the... More

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Derby, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great ride in beautiful surroundings”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

I am experienced rider and went on a ride with my partner (an absolute novice). We were both well catered for during the ride without being separated. We loved both horses, we were well suited and the girls taking us out were very friendly and obviously appreciated their job (who wouldn't!)

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Melbourne, Australia
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“A totally fun day!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

We booked the River Wild Trek which was for 2 hours. The horses were great, the scenery second to none and Hayley our guide was lovely. The only problem was it went too fast, I wish we had booked the three hour ride!

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Brisbane, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Family ride”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

We did the 1.5hr ride & there were only the 4 of us from our family on our ride which was nice. It was the middle of winter and was as expected, freezing. Our guide was great but when your horse is at the back you don't hear any of the commentary. Even though our daughter is quite an experienced... More

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Chiang Mai, Thailand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Don't rein in the fun, it's time to horse around!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Dart stables was the "mane" highlight of my trip! I went on the Rings and River combo. Fans of movies will love the Rings tour and spouses/boyfriends/girlfriends/ friends who have been made to go with them will also love it because they cover other movies such as Wolverine, Willow, Chronicles of Naria and others. The view was breathtaking the entire... More

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San Diego, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Fantastic ride”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

We went on the Lord of the Rings ride - gentle 1 1/2 hr . Described as one of the most beautiful horseback rides in the world - lived up to the description. Incredibly scenic. And if your a fan of the movie, that is an extra bonus! Georgie was a terrific guide. Caring to make sure you have a... More

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