[alan999]

As a birthday treat I want to book my daughter in for a nice hack, anyone any experience riding in the Auckland area, south preferably.

Thanks, alan

[kanatakiwi]

I don't know what a "hack" is, but St Heliers Pony club has riding stables near the Eastridge Shopping Centre on Kepa Road in Kohimarama. Don't know their hours but seems to be someone there most of the time.

[gil]

Alan, out Whitford/Clevedon way apparently is good, try a google that way...

Gil

[jubjub]

Papakura might be worth a look as well, thats where that horse Vet was going to be based in the "Wanted Down Under" programme!

[willsken]

:uhoh :uhoh :)

[alan999]

Thanks, I was hoping for somewhere someone had experience of.
Most stables though are just stables, not riding schools. I found one a few months ago, pirea beach or something about 1 1/2 hours north. Enjoyed it but want to try something different. The two areas, Whitford and Papakura must have something but they don't seem to use the net to advertise. Might just have to pick a stable out of yellow pages and ask.

Thanks, Alan

[gil]

Alan, I have emailed a firend of mine who rides at Whitford and will pass on details as and when she replies,

Gil

[hball]

You could try the Sonshine Ranch (their spelling!) between Papakura and Clevedon. It's on Creighton Road and from what little I know they do everything from lessons to treks to ranch camps.

[jo b]

try your local tourist info they will have info on them we have been on 2 in our visits all booked through tourist info.

Jo

[Hannah-NL]

Here's a page with info: http://www.truenz.co.nz/horsetrekking/

[alan999]

Thanks for all your help. Booked in here

http://www.tourism.net.nz/listings/jump/attractions/28593/main-listing/member/

fingers crossed.

Alan

[dilanium]

Alan,

That place looks lovely!

Have a great time with your daughter.