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Aboutriding. Co. Nz

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Coast Road | Muriwai Beach Horse Park, Muriwai Beach, Auckland 0881, New Zealand
+64 21 231 1747
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Horse Riding New Zealand

Great horses, experienced guide, lovely location, caters for all levels, flexible arrangements... read more

Reviewed 24 March 2015
Richard V
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Ashford, United Kingdom
Everything You Could Want

Decided last minute to take a friend who is visiting from the States horseback riding. The first... read more

Reviewed 5 March 2015
MelissaBorain
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Papakura, New Zealand
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Book a ride with ABOUTRIDING now, our gentle horses and experienced guide will take you on a wonderful horse trek you will always remember.Along the wild west coast's Muriwai Beach where the landscape is ever changing and the iron sands from the sea to the dunes change from deep black colour to sparkling blue/black.Muriwai beach has colony of gannets and also a seal colony just off the shores.We trek along the beach and then over the sand dunes along trails that meander into and through the peaceful Woodhill forest.We trek 7 days a week, twice a day, booking is simple, either by phone or email, so don't hesitate Check out our website and book yourself a treat, we promise you will not be disappointed
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Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours
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Coast Road | Muriwai Beach Horse Park, Muriwai Beach, Auckland 0881, New Zealand
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Reviewed 24 March 2015

Great horses, experienced guide, lovely location, caters for all levels, flexible arrangements, would go again

Thank Richard V
Reviewed 5 March 2015

Decided last minute to take a friend who is visiting from the States horseback riding. The first place I called was booked. Called the next place, About Riding... and it was the best thing I could have done. If you want a time that is...More

Thank MelissaBorain
Reviewed 1 February 2015

Thank for booking us in with such late notice!! We are really happy with the whole experience. Net was a fantastic guide. Very friendly and such a beautiful place to ride.

Thank AndieKhoo
Reviewed 30 September 2014

i had the best time today riding on the black sand beaches & going through the forest with nette. the price was better than others in the area & the horses were so well cared for. definitely go here if you want an unforgettable experience...More

Thank crank1923
Reviewed 22 June 2014

We decided to something special for one of our friends' hens party and decided to go horseriding. Nettie was so supportive and extremely friendly. It was an absolute pleasure to have met her. She is so knowledgable and passionate about horses. She allocated each horse...More

1  Thank Mary F
Reviewed 15 June 2014

This trek was by far the best I have ever been on. The trails are very diverse, changing from the stunning Muriwai Beach to sandy hills, to forests and meadows and even through a river. The horses were obedient and gentle riders. Nette is a...More

3  Thank Ceejayy55
Reviewed 16 April 2014

Great guide, well looked after horses that were responsive and willing but very steady. Wonderful environment to explore and be part of too.

1  Thank Glynrda
Reviewed 3 April 2014

This is a must do. The scenery is incredible, Nett is a great guide, I would do this again in a heart beat. She made all of us feel comfortable, picking the perfect horse for the rider. The cost minimal for the incredible experience, I...More

1  Thank Rob C
Reviewed 18 March 2014

We had such a great time, loved riding along the beach - such a great way to see the coastline. Nette picked out a great horse for a beginner rider like me - he took me on a great, gentle ride. This is such a...More

Thank coastalgirl5
Reviewed 13 December 2013

What a fantastic ride. Nett made us feel so welcome and at ease on her beautiful, well behaved horses. I will definitely be going back next year. Would highly recommend doing this trek. Great for beginners and experienced riders alike. Thank you Nett. Julie

Thank Julie W W
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KathyBing
1 June 2015|
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Response from antoinette t | Property representative |
Hi Kathy, There is not a bus which goes all the way to Muriwai. There is public transport to Waimauku which is about 10kilometers away. We can sometimes do a pick up from there and a drop off at a cost of $20. This depends... More
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