Horseriding at Queen Elizabeth Park - Jessica Dewsnap

Begin your ride at MacKays Crossing and follow the designated trails, giving way to walkers. Access points to the beach are at Paekakariki, Whareroa and Raumati South. You need a permit from Kapiti Coast District Council to ride on the beach.

The coastal dune tracks, picnic areas and beach are closed to horse riders.  Casual riders should not use the horse jumps which are for organised equestrian events only.

You can go for a horse trek in the park with Stables on the Park. Riding instruction is also available.

For information about riding lessons or hiring a pony please call owner Mandy Robinson 06 364 3336 or 0274 486 764

Distance:      4 km one way   Grade: Easy       Time: 1 hour each way

A route loops south around the perimeter of the equestrian area and returns to the sealed road.  From Mackays Crossing, follow the track beside the road and turn left a short way along the track through the gate into the farm paddocks.  Ride across the paddock past the water tanks and follow the trail to the sealed road.  Return through the equestrian area or beside the sealed road.

Whareroa Stream Loop

Distance:       4 km return    Grade: Easy          Time: 1 hour

From the equestrian area at MacKays Crossing follow the track beside the sealed road to the beach.  Turn right across the tram lines before the beach picnic areas.  Head north to Whareroa Stream and follow this loop track.  Return the same way. 

Contact the park ranger  to arrange alternative routes through the farmland.