I dropped my sister off to a horse riding party held by About Riding out in Muriwai, a good 45…read moreminutes drive west from Auckland CBD. They went on a tour of Muriwai Beach (one of Auckland's west coast black sand beaches) and Woodhill Forest. Roughly taking them on a two hour adventure the girls had an absolute blast! It costs about $75 dollars to do this horse trek (however prices range between $65 to $125), which for two hours I thought it was a lovely thing to be able to do once and a while. They recommend you come wearing long pants and closed footwear for the treks. I would also recommend a warm jumper as the girls went out in the afternoon and it was starting to get a bit chilly. Also books are essential. Whether it's for a big group or individuals, make sure you give the office a call and let them know you're interested before heading out.

From the owner: We run exclusive horse riding treks on Aucklands Muriwai Beach 7 days a week. 2hour 1.5hour and 1…read morehour treks are available. We can also provide special occasion treks customised to suit your needs, birthday parties, team building, even horse hire for photo shoots Visit our website and check out our trek photos on facebook Our horse treks are awesome fun for all the family from novice to experienced riders, we provide safe horses and patient helpful guides who will ensure you have a great experience Booking a trek is simple, either call or email us, we'd love to take you along on a trek with us, we look forward to hearing from you.

What a great experience to travel across the world and get to ride horses on the beach. And all…read morealong the coast of Waiheke Island. The owner was so awesome and provided us with great photos and short videos.

I'm glad to have had my first horse riding experience with Muriwai Beach Horse Treks!…read more But before anything else. DIRECTIONS. Muriwai Beach Horse Trek is found at the bottom of Coast Road (Not Oaia Rd as Yelp pointed out to me, which is where the business operates from). So if you're going down for the horse trek, Straight down to the bottom of Coast road past the golf course, look for horses and the Muriwai Beach Horse Trek trailer! I signed up for a 2-hour trek on a Saturday morning, and weather was brill. Sun was out but also some clouds so we weren't burnt. To start off, the guides showed us how to mount the horse (making sure everything fits right wit the saddle and reins), and tell the horse to turn, go, and stop. And it's simple enough! The 2-hour trek started us out on the beach where you feel the sea breeze and gaze out into the Tasman Ocean, and then you're lead through some bush, dunes, forest, and open meadow/brook area. Personally wished that the beach segment was a bit longer! Difficulty was easy so its not a worry if you're scared you won't be able to handle it. The trek was rather silent... The guides didn't really point out much along the trek which I was a little disappointed with. I would have appreciated some tips and facts about horses/horse-riding. But I suppose the silence is nice when you're taking in all the sights and sounds of the ocean and cicadas. (Or the occasional horse doing their business.) The guides always wait up if the group (ours a party of 7) seems to be splitting due to some being a bit slower. And will always watch out, and alert if there's anything to be careful of. Overall an awesome experience being able to do an NZ beach by horse. Tips for the first timers: -If you're going in summer, and/or the sun just seems to be happy: Sunnies and Sunscreen. Especially the back of your neck and arms which will be hit the most. -Wear comfortable pants. singlet or t-shirt (depending on weather). You may want -Any closed toe shoes are good. I wore my chucks and they did the job. (Google research told me to wear slightly heeled boots.) -You won't need much for the ride. Maybe a camera. I used my camera phone. While it did the job. I was constantly paranoid that I might drop it. Kinda wished I had a camera neck strap. So if you have one, bring one. Although.... the horse ride is slightly bumpy so harness your photography skills!

We are both novice riders but were put at ease completely by both the temprament of the horses we…read morewere on and the instruction and help of the staff here. We took it slowly at only a walking pace but if one wished could have gone faster. The rides take you along the beach which when we were there it was a beautiful day and could see for miles either way. Gave us a real sense of freedom. The rides also take you through some small wooded areas and dunes covered in flowers in full blossom. Like i said before the staff are a friendly and helpful bunch and the horses are chosen for you according to your capabilities. So you can have full faith in them. Even for one hour it is well worth the experience. And even if you have never ridden before. They also have overnight rides and multi day rides.....well worth it if you are an experienced rider. Is not far at all north of Auckland and there are plenty of places enroute you can stop to refuel either your car or your body!!

Had a wonderful time at this location. Friendly people and a lovely ride through the trees and…read morealong the beach. Well worth it!

I came here for a Polo event with the 'Mallets and Pony Club'. It was a brilliant event and I'd…read morerecommend it to anyone who wants to try something new. We started off the day in town with drinks and then bused out to the Auckland Polo Club to watch the Polo. It was a really nice day, the weather was good and it was a brilliant way to hang out with friends and do something different. Throughout the day we had lunch, a few drinks, had a dance party and fitted in a little Polo watching in there somewhere. It was also great to see everyone dressed up and looking good. A highlight of the day was watching one of the horses race a car. It was amazing to see how powerful these horses are and also to watch the skills of the riders. I had such fun and even though I didn't know much about Polo to begin with, I left with a better understanding and appreciation for this awesome sport.

As a child, I was never one of those girls who was really into horses, to be honest I was more…read moreinterested in dragons at that stage. My best friend had a collection of my little pony sets that I used to ridicule. Unfortunately for me, my partners flatmates little girl IS really into them, so on our babysitting day last week I was reluctantly dragged along with her down the road to the Chelsea Pony Club. Happy children carousing around on dangerous animals isn't really my thing, so imagine my shock to find that I actually really enjoyed myself. The little girl is on a membership at the club called: riders without horses, obviously for those without a valiant steed though there are stabling options so if you do have a horse you can pay a little extra for a membership option that includes grazing and upkeep of your animal etc. This pony club is the only one of its type in the urban heart of North Shore City, it looks rather incongruous juxtaposed against the background of a busy road. By the end of the session here, I was even up on the pony cantering around the obstacle course and yes I did have fun.

Love the facilities here. The grounds are clean and well maintained. The parents' area is within…read moresight of the playground. The staff are friendly and expertly proficient in providing food and beverages. My children love this place. This is my first time here as we normally go to "Jump", an indoor trampoline facility just up the road. The best thing about Bounce and Beyond is that unlike "Jump" there is no time limit. Your kids can run them selves up and down the huge inflatable slides until they pass out! Bonus!!! ;-) Busy time is Saturday and this is shown on the website. If you're keen on a quiet day, you're best to avoid busy times here with the screams of delight emanating from the scores of delighted children and the thrum of the motorised fans keeping the inflatable apparati inflated. I'm here at peak time right now and it's nothing to worry about. Great place, with a great atmosphere. There are party facilities available for hire as well as free parking nearby. There is also a gladiator ring where two combatants (child or adult) can bash each other with padded jousts, trying to knock their opponent of their raised dais. A whole lot of fun, for a reasonable price, for as long as you like! What could be better at energy sapping for your little terrors, I mean angels? Nothing is better than this place in the whole of Gods green earth. Love, love and love!