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Aroa Pony Trek

P.O.Box 2010, Cook Islands
(+682) 21415
Ranked #18 of 20 tours in Rarotonga
3.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Trails, Tours
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Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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Guide was fantastic, horses went really well and it was a lot of fun. Would definitely recommend this to anyone and we had another group of friends that did it in the afternoon.

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Hawera, Taranaki, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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Highly Recommended! We had a blast on our Trek . . . i must say i love Horses and been on a few treks over my time - this one would have to be the best. Our guide was really friendly, great local knowledge of the island and very helpful. Took horses along the beach and into the sea (OMG)... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

We were not that keen on going horse riding but my 18 & 21 year old daughters wanted us to go with them. We were expecting to go up to Wigmores Waterfall and then down to the sea, but didn't bother to ask first. We ended up only riding down to, and along, the beach and back to base. Apparently... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
2
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If your a serious horse rider - This is not for you. Its a slow paced walk down the road with our guide who was very friendly and told us about local plants/nightlife and his experiences growing up on the island We were all a little inexperienced around horses but we all were comfortable as they were mainly very well... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

It was cool but best 2 have a bit of experience but up 2 u if u like a thrill u will be sweet azzz.but don't book thru jetsave they ripped me off they charged $65 and the guides never got paid so I found out u just pay the guide and it's only $50

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Auckland, New Zealand
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2011
2
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i think this is the right one my mom and i went on. we went on an hours worth of this trek and it was great fun!! was amazing, hadn't been on a horse since i broke my pelvis so was a bit nervous but horses were good!..once i got on it was a blast! Am looking for the guide... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
2 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2011
12
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As I love horse riding,and I am an experienced rider, i thought it would be great way to spend a couple of hours experiencing the sights of Rarotonga by horseback with my partner who is an absolute begginner. In the booklet we read! Easy 2-21/2 hour treks through plantations to Wigmores Waterfall or to spectacular views of the Needle, then... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2011
11
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I Wish that i had read these reviews before deciding to go on this tour, it was the worst experience poor horses looked sick and had to cut it short because i just felt so sorry for them. i felt my horse was going to collapse and was walking so slow the whole time horrible so disappointed and what a... More

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Franz Josef, New Zealand
1 review
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2011
9
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We to went on the horse trek and like others found the horses in poor condiditon and extremely foot sore. They were naughty and two of our party were bitten. Definitley not for children. They do not provide helmets and guides were next to useless. With good horses and properley managed it could be a toop attraction on the island.... More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2011
5
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Recently I went to the Cook Islands and was very keen to go horse riding. We happened across this place and decided to take a look around so we could book it later in the trip. When we got there, the guide told us in broken English that we couldn't book a later ride in person, and that we'd have... More

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