KHH has again arranged with the NZ Army to take groups into the Kaimanawa Ranges to see these fabulous horses in the Wild.
See foals, mares, yearlings, and stallions in their family bands. See where the annual muster takes place. See and photograph the spectacular scenery and learn more about how and where these horses run.
The region is normally closed to the public and we are privileged to be able to offer you this experience.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS apply which you must agree to prior to ticket purchase. A copy of these is located at the bottom of this page and acceptance of these terms is required during the checkout process. A copy of our refund policy is also displayed.
Meet by 9 am on the day of your ticket at the car park at the Waiouru Sports Complex on Hassett Drive, Waiouru. Our team will be visible once you turn off at the National Army Museum to help with directions to the nearby car park and tour buses. A map will be provided as part of your purchase confirmation email.
YOU WILL BE SENT A CONFIRMATION EMAIL which will include a QR code for checking in on the day. PLEASE PRINT IT OR SAVE IT TO YOUR PHONE.
For more information please email Ranges@kaimanawaheritagehorses.org
The bus trip includes:
- A Talk and visual show about safety on the base and army activities.
- A stopover at a scenic spot with an address by a DoC representative giving details on the land and its history.
- BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH to enjoy at the yards where the horses are mustered, along with a short address on the muster process. N.B. you need to provide your own food and drink.
- Merchandise will be available for sale during the lunch break (cash only) and on return to the car park (EFTPOS available).
- The bus will return to the car park late afternoon.
To get the most from the trip we recommend:
- Bring warm clothes and wet-weather gear. It can also be quite windy.
- A pair of binoculars can be a good alternative to a camera – there are many professional photographers that share their photos.
- There is no cellphone reception in the ranges.
N.B. YOU NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN FOOD AND DRINKS. Water will be available for purchase at the merchandise trailer.
Due to COVID-19 contact tracing requirements, we may need to collect the names and contact numbers for all individual ticket holders. The ticket purchaser will remain our main point of contact if more detailed information becomes a requirement. It will remain the responsibility of the ticket purchaser to ensure we are provided accurate details of each ticket holder prior to the event. A confirmation email will be sent once a purchase is complete which will need to be printed or saved to your phone. The event will remain subject to the conditions and mandates in place at the time which may include providing proof of vaccination status.
COVID Guidelines
We are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for our bus tour visitors so will be following all guidelines and recommendations made by the Ministry of Health in relation to COVID-19 including following the guidelines in place at the time in regards to contact tracing and good health, hygiene, and safety practices.
A QR code for the COVID tracer app and hand sanitiser will be available. You should also bring your own masks for use if required. Disposable masks will be provided if necessary.
Due to the changing nature of COVID-19 levels and restrictions, we have put in place the following cancellation policy.
Bus Trip Cancellation Policy
Where a customer cancels a booking for the annual Kaimanawa Ranges bus tours for reasons relating to COVID-19 the following refund policy shall apply:
- 90% refund where the cancellation is 14 days or more from the date of the tour. This enables us to recoup bank fees and administration costs.
- 50% refund where the cancellation is less than 14 days from the date of the tour. This will increase to 90% if we are able to resell the ticket.
Reasons relating to COVID-19 may include (but are not limited to):
- Flights or adjoining tours for the Ranges trip have been cancelled due to COVID restrictions.
- Those with the booking are unwell with symptoms of COVID 19 or awaiting or have a positive test.
- In self-isolation due to exposure/ close contact with a person who has COVID 19.
- the person or people with the booking being exposed to Covid-19 and not wanting to expose others
Where a customer cancels a booking for the annual Kaimanawa Ranges bus tours for reasons other than COVID-19, the same refund rates apply.
- 90% refund where the cancellation is 14 days or more from the date of the tour. This enables us to recoup bank fees and administration costs.
- 50% refund where the cancellation is less than 14 days from the date of the tour. This will increase to 90% if we are able to resell the ticket.
- No refund will be given for failure to show up for the tour.
If for any unforeseen reason we need to cancel any or all of our bus tours then a refund of 90% of the purchase price will be returned to the original purchaser. This enables us to recoup bank fees, pre-tour purchases, and administration costs.
Terms and Conditions – KAIMANAWA HERITAGE HORSES WELFARE SOCIETY INC (KHH) – Indemnity Clause
IN CONSIDERATION OF Kaimanawa Heritage Horses Welfare Society Inc (KHH) providing the following services for the KHH Public Ranges Bus trip including dates 2nd, 3rd & 4th December 2022.
Guided bus tours around the Military Training area to view the wild horses.
- To unconditionally and irrevocably indemnify and hold harmless KHH and its employees and agents against all claims, actions, suits, damages, liabilities, losses, charges, proceedings, and costs that KHH or its employees or agents may incur because of Kaimanawa Heritage Horses providing the services as described above.
Such indemnity shall be granted whether or not legal proceedings are instituted, irrespective of the means, manner, or nature of any settlement, compromise, or determination.
- Not to bring any action against KHH, its employees, or agents, in respect of any loss or damage to property or injury to any person suffered during the trip, whether such loss or injury is caused by negligence or otherwise by Kaimanawa Heritage Horses, its employees or agents.
- I consent to be photographed on this trip by a KHH photographer. I further authorise that these photographs may be published on various KHH media platforms.
- I acknowledge that by purchasing, or by having tickets purchased on my behalf, I have read this indemnity agreement and fully agree that by participating in the KHH Kaimanawa Ranges Bus Trip I am bound by the indemnity agreement. If I am not of the age of majority, my parents or guardian have consented on my behalf.
Terms and Conditions -NZ DEFENCE FORCE (NZDF) – Indemnity Clause
In CONSIDERATION OF the New Zealand Defence Force (the Crown) providing the following services:
A safety briefing and access to the Waiouru Military Training grounds on the following dates – 2nd, 3rd & 4th December 2022.
HEREBY AGREES
- To unconditionally and irrevocably indemnify and hold harmless the Crown and its servants and agents against all claims, actions, suits, damages, liabilities, losses, charges, proceedings and costs which the Crown or its servants or agents may incur or be put to as a result of the Crown providing the services as described above.
Such indemnity shall be granted whether or not legal proceedings are instituted, irrespective of the means, manner or nature of any settlement, compromise or determination.
- Not to bring any action against the Crown, its servants or agents, in respect of any loss or damage to property or injury to any person suffered during or in consequence of the Crown providing the services described in its agreement, whether such loss or injury is caused by the negligence or otherwise of the Crown, its servants or agents.
Accommodation
KHH isn’t organising accommodation this year, but our favourite places are taking bookings.
LKNZ Lodge
Ruapehu Mountain Motel and Lodge
Rocky Mountain Chalets
