Experience the charm of Matakana with a relaxing horse-drawn carriage ride through beautiful country park scenery
Hi Lily, it was great to share our horse Lochie with you & the family, so happy that you enjoyed it and many thanks from us for giving us a review as that helps us keep our business going.
The host is pretty welcoming, loci our carriage was great. Whole experince was pretty amazing, highly recommended all age groups.
Hi Daisy, Many thanks for taking the time for a quick review, we really appreciate it and love hearing that you enjoyed the experience, all the best from us and of course Lochie our famous Clydsedale.
We had an amazing experience. Excellent friendly communication in arranging this with Christine. Beautiful day with a gorgeous talented Clydesdale and a awesome kind guide Patrick. Definitely recommend ❤️
Thank you for taking the time to give us a review, we really appreciate it. We're so pleased to know you enjoyed the experience with our wonderful horse and loved taking you around the park. All the best from both of us.
The experience was genuinely magical. I had the pleasure of meeting Christine and Patrick, who were so lovely and friendly. My partner and I really enjoyed the history behind the staple and the horses, especially the carriage ride itself.
Hi Sara, Thank you for your review, we are so happy to know that you both enjoyed the carriage ride. All the best and hopefully we might see you another time.
Thank you for taking the time to give us a review - we really enjoy giving our customers a unique experience and sharing our lovely environment. All the best from both of us.
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Lily Luo from New Zealand wrote on 27 August 2026
Excellent experience
My parents and I really enjoy the horse and carriage tour, Patrick is a very nice guy and share a lot of his story with us!