Horse Riding

The Pegasus Bay Coastal Reserve track network allows casual horse riding along back dune areas between Kairaki-Pines Beach and Waikuku Beach.

There are horse float parking areas provided at the end of Ferry Road in Woodend Beach, and at the southern end of Waikuku Beach settlement, off Reserve Road. A free key to access the horse float gate at Waikuku is available from the Rangiora Service Centre. Drop in and see us or phone 0800 965 648 for more information.

To view float parking locations, beach access areas, and areas that are prohibited for horse riding and training, view the horse access map (pdf, 4.3 MB).

• Horse riding is not permitted in the Ashley River/Rakahuri Estuary area
• Stick to the designated horse trails and give way to pedestrians
• Stay below the last high-tide mark when riding on the beach, unless using a designated access trail
• You should avoid riding through flagged surf patrol areas

Commercial Horse Training

Commercial horse training on Woodend Beach is subject to a user agreement. Find out more in the user agreement brochure pdf, 4.2 MB