Expeditions · St James
Natural Hot Springs Wilderness Trip — Two Nights
A private two-night hot-springs camp with a full free-riding day in between.
3 days / 2 nightsDuration
~30 km + free-ride dayDistance
All levelsDifficulty
NZD 2,600 / personPrice
2–4 people (min 2)Group size
10+Minimum age
110 kgMax rider weight
01
Ride In
An easy ride from the St James Homestead to the private Cow Stream hot-pool camp. Soak at sunset, dinner by the fire, a feather bed under canvas.
02
Free-Riding Day
Pack horses stay at camp, so this day is yours — explore the basin, ride at a faster pace, cover real country, and soak it all off back at the springs.
03
Ride Home
A last slow morning and a final soak, then an easy ride out to the Homestead by early afternoon.
Packed by hand,
carried by horse.
What’s in the saddlebag
Included
- Experienced private guide on every trip
- Well-trained horses matched to your level
- Western saddles & tack, helmets
- Canvas tipi tents with wood stoves
- Sleeping mats & all camp equipment
- Camp breakfasts & dinners, hot drinks
- Pack horses for your gear
- First-aid kits & satellite comms
Bring your own
- Lunches & snacks for riding days
- Sleeping bag (alpine-rated; rental available)
- Waterproof jacket & sturdy footwear
- Warm layers (nights near 0°C)
- Transport to the trailhead (self-drive)
