Frequently Asked Questions

Click Check availability on the tour page. That opens the booking page, where dates, times and payment are handled.

No. Walter Peak Horse Trek compares tours; it holds no bookings. Changes, cancellations and payments go through the booking platform.

No. All seven tours are run by operators: RealNZ, The Cardrona, Golden Hills Horse Treks and The Sunday Country Club. This site runs none of them.

The operator named on the booking page. The Walter Peak trek meets at the RealNZ Visitor Centre, Steamer Wharf, 88 Beach Street, Queenstown, and the Cardrona treks meet at 2125 Cardrona Valley Road.

Yes. All seven tours show per-person from-prices in USD.

All seven booking pages state a full refund when cancelled at least 24 hours before the start. On some pages a weather or minimum-group cancellation by the operator is offered a new date or a refund. RealNZ's own terms apply refunds only when notified at least 24 hours before departure (New Zealand time) for standard products.

From $102.11 for "Golden Hills 2-Hour Trek" to $396.54 for "Pub Trail Trek, Intermediate Level". The median across the seven tours is $176.00.

Yes. The from-price is a starting price and can rise with dates or options. The price shown at Check availability on the booking page is the one that applies.

Seven tours in three categories: two Walter Peak Horse Trek pages, three Cardrona Valley Horse Treks, and two Central Otago Horse Rides.

The Walter Peak trek takes all abilities and RealNZ says first-time riders are welcome, though it is more suited to first-time or novice riders. "Small-Group Gold Discovery Trek" needs no experience. "Pub Trail Trek, Intermediate Level" is for intermediate riders and above and is not recommended for beginners or small children.

Yes, depending on the tour. The Walter Peak trek has a minimum age of 7 and children under 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. "Small-Group Gold Discovery Trek" takes ages 5+. The booking page for each tour states the rules that apply.

The Walter Peak trek applies a maximum weight of 95 kg, strictly applied, and a minimum height of 120 cm. "Small-Group Gold Discovery Trek" sets a maximum rider weight of 105 kg. Other tours state their limits on the booking page.

RealNZ states that Walter Peak treks may be modified or cancelled because of weather, horse behaviour or the guide's assessment. The Queenstown forecast is a good guide for Walter Peak. The booking calendar shows what is running before you pay.