Porirua offers a wide variety of beautiful locations, we're lucky to have some of the lower North Island’s best regional parks right on our doorstep. Battle Hill Forest Park is very popular horse riding destination and Belmont Regional Park encompasses the hills between Porirua and Hutt Valley, and is a favourite destination for walkers, mountain bikers, and horse riders.
Kākāriki Stables, operating since 2020, is a small, safe and friendly horse riding school, 5 minutes from Pāuatahanui. A fantastic place to learn to ride, Kākāriki Stables offers instructions to people of all ages.
Follow Kākāriki Stables on Facebook or email [email protected] for more information.
Provides equestrian training and rehabilitation for people with physical and intellectual disabilities. Porirua City is a keen supporter of this not-for-profit organisation. 610 Paekākāriki Hill Road, Pāuatahanui.
“Every Wednesday I volunteer for NZRDA, where I get to help the Porirua community and hang out with horses. It’s my favourite day of the week!" – Chelsea Johnson
Visit the Wellington Riding for the Disabled website to find out more about their programmes and events.
