Waiheke Horse Tours is a horse riding service on Woodside Bay Road in Woodside Bay, on Waiheke Island, with a 4.9 rating on Google. Its website describes a ride on one of Waiheke's prettiest small beaches, with views and well-behaved horses.
The website lists $185 per person for full instruction and a beach ride, with a minimum of two people and a maximum group of four, a minimum age of 14 and a maximum rider weight of 95kg. Prices and bookings for the coming season are listed from October. It asks you to book by WhatsApp or text with your preferred date and group size, as they cannot always answer the phone while with clients. Reviewers say it suits first-time riders, with clear instruction, patient horses and photos taken along the way. Getting there takes a ferry, bus and taxi, so plan your transport and check the weather. Wear long trousers, closed shoes and sun protection.
For visitors to Waiheke Island wanting to try riding, Waiheke Horse Tours at Woodside Bay is worth booking ahead.