Central Otago Horse Rides

The Golden Hills 2-Hour Trek starts at $102.11 per person and the Scenic Ride starts at $176 per person. Both are priced per person and neither price changes with group size. Both rides can be canceled free of charge.

The Golden Hills Trek runs two hours, and the Scenic Ride is offered as options from one to three hours. Neither ride includes a lake cruise, so the stated time covers the ride itself. The operator makes the final call on the day about whether conditions allow the ride to run.

A helmet is provided on the Golden Hills Trek, while the Scenic Ride does not say whether helmets are supplied. Neither ride includes pickup, so you make your own way to the departure point in Cromwell. Check with the operator before booking about any age, weight or height limits, since neither ride states them, and no meal is included on either.

The Golden Hills 2-Hour Trek has a fixed two hour length, a group capped at five riders, horses matched to rider ability, and a 4.9 rating from 56 reviews. The Scenic Ride offers a choice of one to three hours but has no reviews yet, so there is no rating to compare. If you want a set time and a small group, Golden Hills fits, while the Scenic Ride suits riders who want a shorter or longer outing at $176.