Welcome to Golden Sands Horse & Wagon Tours, on the Barrytown beach ~ West Coast of the South Island, New Zealand.

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Come and meet Duke the Clydesdale, our gentle giant who will take you on a unique and tranquil journey back in time.

Golden Sands Horse and Wagon Tours offers you the opportunity to travel in the footsteps of the early pioneers, down one of New Zealand’s most beautiful, unspoiled wild West Coast beaches. On the way, learn about our rich ‘Coast Road’ gold mining and pioneer heritage as if you were a part of it yourself.

The pace is relaxed, with plenty of time for exploring. Activities include gem stone collecting, (Barrytown beach is the best jade hunting beach in NZ), making damper bread, boiling the billy over an open fire, wildlife spotting and photography.

• Two and a half hour experience
• Stunning scenery and photo opportunities
• Enjoy a camp fire, tea and damper bread refreshments
• Local historical stories and photos
• Jade and gem stone collecting
• Child friendly beach
• OK for limited mobility
• Grooming and petting Duke the Clydesdale

Horse & Wagon Tours’ Prices

Adults $80,

Children under 13yo $40.

Under 3yo free.
Cash payments please.

What to bring

• Camera
• Sensible footwear
• Warm clothes
• Any medications

We have some things to make your trip more enjoyable, like sun screen and insect repellent.

We may be able to accommodate special occasions such as weddings, birthdays and promotions. It may be possible for us to travel locally to provide this special service. Please inquire if you would like a quote.