St James Wild Horse Sale
5-day tour

Every two years, horse lovers from around New Zealand gather at the biennial wild horse sale at St James Station, North Canterbury. This is your chance to be part of this iconic event

Held deep in the South Island high country, just getting to the sale is part of the experience!

Join us on a 5-day expedition through the vast, remote valleys of the Rainbow and Molesworth Stations, where you'll immerse yourself in the lands and stories surrounding this iconic sale. 

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At the sale itself, you’ll be part of a genuine local event – mingling with local high country farmers, or those who have worked or come to buy these powerful, good natured wild horses.

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We take care of the details, with accommodation, transport and meals all arranged, so you can simply enjoy the experience.

Each tour is unique

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• Our small groups allow us to adapt to the weather and better support the particular interests of our guests. 

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​Tour Highlights

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• Travel through the Awatere Valley, one of Marlborough’s most remote farming regions

• Lunch with locals on a working high country station

• Stay on a high country station and enjoy a meal with those who live and work there

• Journey through Molesworth Station – New Zealand’s largest high country station

• Experience the St James Horse Sale and mix with high country farmers and horse enthusiasts from around New Zealand

• Explore the historic St James homestead and farm buildings

• Travel the Rainbow Road a remote 4WD route through rugged high country

• Special farewell dinner at Tophouse

• Hear stories and local knowledge from your guides along the way

Tour Inclusions

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• Pick-up from Blenheim accommodation or airport (on request)

• 4 nights twin share accommodation (3 nights with ensuite, 1 night with shared facilities)

• All meals included; 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

• Experienced local guides to do the backroad driving, in comfortable air-conditioned 4WD vehicle

• Access permits to the Rainbow and Molesworth Stations

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Tour Exclusions

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• Snacks and alcoholic beverages

• Entry to Hanmer Springs Hotpools

• Travel insurance

• The tour begins and ends in Blenhiem. You're responsible for all arrangements before and after the tour.  But if you'd like help, our experienced in-house travel agent can organise any flights, transport and travel insurance you may require.  Just let us know when booking, or contact us to discuss your needs.