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Since 1991, the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust has organised the annual Cavalcade, an event for horse-riders, wagoners and walkers to trek across the high country and hills of Central Otago, re-tracing the steps and trails of the gold miners who sought their fortune in inland Otago, at the end of the nineteenth century.
Your golden adventure awaits, the hills beckon and the laughter will warm you.
Those who choose to become Trust members receive registration forms hot off the press with priority on their trail of choice for the first two weeks.
The Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust and the Cavalcade As a non-profit organization, the Otago Heritage Goldfields Trust aims to promote, preserve and present the gold mining heritage of Otago to public audiences. As a self-funding event, the Cavalcade and their trails are budgeted at cost. Hence, all fees are directed towards paying for administrative, catering, host town and landowner costs. Your participation in the Cavalcade supports the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust.
May 28, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Hi
can you please add me to the e-mail subscription for updates on next years trail ride…
can you tell me if there are a limited number of places and the approximate costs…
Thanks Heaps
Tara
June 3, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Hi Tara, yes there are limited spaces for each trail, exact limits are yet to be set (depending on the trail route and other factors the trail boss will be taking into account). Some trails may have a limit of 80 people or 50 people… Some trails fill up very quickly and with this year finishing in Wanaka the trails may be more popular than in recent years. Memebers of the Goldfields Trust get first options into which trail they want to do so if you want to secure a position membership is recommended. Click here to find out more.
June 3, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Hi there
I’d like to register interest for two people (Jill and Heather). We’re old timers and haven’t been in the saddle for a few years – so a shorter trail (maybe 2 days)?
Many thanks
Jill
June 3, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Hi Jill and Heather- we will keep you up-to-date. Typically there is no trail only 2 days long. One of the walking trails may be 3 days but that is yet to be confirmed. The shortest riding trail is likely to be 5 days. Do you know somebody with a wagon? You could share riding a horse and riding in a wagon to make the longer trails more doable??
June 3, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Hi there
Can you please put me on your email list for updates on 2010 trail ride.
Do we use our own horses or hire?
Cheers
Rach
June 3, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Sure- you’re on the list. We don’t supply horses so most people bring their own but you can organise to borrow/hire one yourself. If you are doing this though we recommend you ensure the horse is fit enough for a serious multi-day ride and that you and the horse get along!
June 8, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Hi, I would be really keen to walk the 2 or 3 day trail. Could you please put me on your mailing list. thanks
June 11, 2009 at 5:05 pm
Hi there,
Please put me on the mailing list as I would like to know more, once more of the details are organised.
Thanks
June 11, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Please add to me to mailing list for 2010 cavalcade, many thanks. Also I could maybe sing for my supper?
June 12, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Hi there.
just woundering if i could get put on the list for updates on the 2010.
June 29, 2009 at 5:33 pm
Please add me to list re details of 2010 Cavalcade
July 1, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Hi, how much does it cost to take part?
July 4, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Hello! Can you please put me on the mailing list/keep me posted on the horse trails for next year? Me and my horse are very interested. Thanks
July 6, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Hi There,Can you supply any contact details for Horse Hire places in your area?? Too expensive to bring my mare down. Definately 2 of us keen to ride for a week. Thanks
November 26, 2009 at 8:38 am
HI Elaine,
I am also looking for a horse to hire, did you get a reply to your query? and can you give me contact details of horse hire places?
Thank you,
Maree
December 19, 2009 at 7:10 pm
hi there
brenda harland at westwood stables will have cavelcade hacks for hire and or sale. her number is 03 4811348.
July 14, 2009 at 10:21 pm
HI, Please send imformation about the 2010 goldfields cavalcade, very keen to ride next year.
thanks
July 15, 2009 at 11:24 am
Hey there,
loved last year would definitely be keen for next year (for riding trail)if i can swing it so please add me to your list.
Cheers , Caro
July 21, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Hi,
Can you put me on your mailing list please.
Can you recommend some places to get suitable saddlebags and swags?
Cheers
Ric
September 1, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Wilkins Saddlery Heather and Les Wilkins 1 Pratt Street Hawarden North Canterbury phone 033144274 email. wilkinssaddlery@extra.co.nz.
They make a really good canvas swag both of us have them and also make the canvas wither bags and canvas saddle bags.They are really good people to deal with.
Hope this helps
Chris (Trail Boss, Tussock Creek Light Wagon Trail)
July 24, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Hello,
I may have a spare horse available for next years Cavalcade. Also I know of someone who has hired horses to riders in the past. moodyblues@xtra.co.nz
July 27, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Ann, You could be a life saver!!
I am definately keen to hire a horse for the Cabalcade as it is too expensive to bring my own down.
Can you email me directly and give me a few more details,,,also the contact details for the other person hiring horses….because I am a definate and my friend is hopeful (her daughter gets married in February!) Thanks heaps, Elaine
August 14, 2009 at 9:20 pm
I may have a 7 yo clyde cross for hire if interested ! maybeitsme@clear.net.nz
August 2, 2009 at 12:51 am
Please add me to the mailing list for the 2010 Cavalcade. Thankyou!!
August 3, 2009 at 7:36 pm
look forward to hearing re walks and subscribe to receive info
August 11, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Hi,
Can you please add me to your list for the 2010 cavalcade.
Many thanks
August 12, 2009 at 11:27 pm
could you please put me on your mailing list for cavalcade 2010.Thank you.
August 15, 2009 at 11:52 am
Hello,
just woundering if i could get put on the list for updates on the 2010 Cavelcade. Would love to join the 3 day trial! Thank you!
August 26, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Could you please add me to the Mailing list for the 2010 Cavalcade
Thankyou
September 1, 2009 at 11:50 am
Sure can, no worries.
August 26, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Wondering if it is to late to get on the mailing list and join up.
September 1, 2009 at 11:49 am
Sure isn’t! I’ll add you to it and send you out the most recent one now.
September 2, 2009 at 8:21 am
Could you please add me to the mailing list for the 2010 cavalcade? Thank you!
September 5, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Hi there
Please put me on the mailing list, and send me all the info please, please, please!!!! Thanks. I have never done a Cavalcade before, so the more info you can send me, the better!! Thanks!
September 7, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Any more info on the 2010 cavalcade, routes etc? I have joined the Trust also, and would like to know the routes and dates asap so i can organise lots of other people who are interested!
cheers, Lisa
September 8, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Hi
My husband and I would like to be on the mailing list for 2010 please.
Many thanks
Alma
September 17, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Hi, can you please add me to your mailing list as this is something i would love to do! Many thanks, Karen
September 21, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Sure will, there’ll be another update out next week.
September 19, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Hi there,
Please put me on the mailing list, and send me info for the 2010 riding trails. It would be my ultimate goal to join the event.
September 23, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Hi there. Could you also add me to the mailing list for 2010. Are there any vacancies left on that ride and horses to hire? Many thanks
September 30, 2009 at 9:31 am
Just a reminder i may have a clyde cross 15.3 hh for hire . preferably to south islander that can come and meet and ride him first to make sure you are a good match so as BOTH horse and rider can have an enjoyable ride . 03 6895 884 if youd like to make contact Thanx Michelle
October 2, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Hi Michelle, Thanks for the reminder. I have actually just returned a message to someone who is in NZ on their OE and was making enquiries. If she gets back to me with a serious intention I will put her on to you. Don’t even know where she is living at present.
Here’s hoping…..
Cheers,
Roberta Laraman Cavalcade Coordinator Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust inc P O Box 91 Cromwell 9342 http://www.goldfieldstrust.org.nz
October 3, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Hi there..
Just wondering when the next update was being sent out? If it already has can you please resend to me as i havent received it.
Cheers
Sheryl..
October 3, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Both my horses have now been loaned out for the cavalcade.
regards
Ann
October 5, 2009 at 11:55 am
test
October 6, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Hi! Could you please add me to the mailing list for the 2010 cavalcade.
Thanks! Charlotte =)
October 10, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Hi, I joined the Trust some months ago and am keen to ride a trail. Have they been finalised? Pls can you fwd trail and booking info – many thanks.
October 11, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Please put me on the mailing list for information about the 2010 cavalcade as I’m keen to come.
October 15, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Good as gold! You’re on.
October 12, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Hi could I go on the 2010 mailing list please?
Thanks
October 15, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Sure can! You’re on the list.
October 29, 2009 at 9:47 am
Interested in receiving ongoing info about the cavalcade. : )
November 5, 2009 at 11:59 pm
Hi, to Michelle and to ride staff,
Michelle do you still have your clydes x to hire? And is there still places on the rides?
It sounds so amazing. I am experienced rider of 20+ years but alas I am in Auckland so hard to try out first. I am from UK, here for 3 years and I would love to join a cavalcade…
November 8, 2009 at 3:24 am
Hiya
Could someone please reply to me regarding information on the cavalcade. Please put me on your 2010 emailing list. Thanks and look forwarding to hearing from someone.
November 15, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Can you please include us on your mailing list for the goldfields ride? Thank You
November 16, 2009 at 9:48 am
Can you please say when registration forms will be available on the website, for those who don’t have preferential bookings
November 16, 2009 at 9:56 am
Yep- good point, It’ll be two weeks after we post them out- at this stage it’s looking like Wed. this week so non trust members registrations will be accepted 2 weeks after that. I’ll put it on the web site once we actually post them out.
November 23, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Hi could I go on the 2010 mailing list please? keen to walk.
Thanks
December 1, 2009 at 3:45 am
Can you put me on your mailing list please.
am real keen to ride and want to keep my finger on the pulse so to speak.
thanks
December 1, 2009 at 5:30 am
Hi,
have just transferred funds for Fraser River & am posting down forms.
cheers Louise
December 12, 2009 at 10:17 am
Hi
I have just transferred payment for Ben Ohau Sky and Lakes riding trail, and forms have been posted
Thanks
Eva
December 20, 2009 at 7:53 am
Awesome – thanks for that.