Australia's biggest attraction is its natural beauty making it an ideal location for a horse riding holiday. The landscape varies from endless sunbaked horizons to dense tropical rainforest to deserted beaches beaches, perfect for a riding holiday. Scattered along the coasts, its cities blend a European enthusiasm for art and food with a laid-back love of sport and the outdoors.
Visitors expecting to see an opera in Sydney one night and meet Crocodile Dundee the next will have to re-think their grasp of geography in this huge country. It is this sheer vastness that gives Australia - and its diverse population - much of its character.
However everyone who visits Australia should get into the bush or outback and onto the famous beaches. A cattle ranch stay is also highly recommended. Of course a horseback holiday is one of the very best ways to experience this natural beauty.
We have a superb ride in New South Wales called Bush and Beach. You ride in spectacular diverse scenery - through forests, up mountains, on glorious beaches and in the rainforest.
Choosing rides from our huge range of horse riding holidays can be a challenge in itself and you may find yourself going into overload with all these fabulous holidays, but we can help you to narrow down your choice. You may already know which regions and countries you are interested in. However check out our ride category selector.
So as you can see there is something for everyone. WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU!
Don't forget we can always arrange an extension to the riding element of you holiday. You may like us to suggest something or perhaps you have your own ideas. Whether it's time to relax on a beautiful beach, explore an area or try something more active such as white water rafting, we will be delighted to make the arrangements for you.
You're an experienced rider, confident and relaxed on horseback. You ride regularly, have an independent seat and soft hands. You're capable of handling a spirited horse in open country and are happy to jump. You have experience of riding a variety of horses.
Adventure Level
Level 2
A little different from home, there may be language barriers or different ways of doing things, still quite comfortable, may be unpredictable parts or some rugged terrain.
The best of both worlds! Ride through lush forests and open scrub, then cool off with a gallop along miles of golden sands. Suitable for confident riders keen on long gallops. Beautiful accommodation.
Approximate riding time per day: 3.5 - 6 hours
2hr beach ride
Meeting point: Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) or Kendall train station
Riding Ability Required: Advanced riders, must be comfortable cantering and galloping in open spaces.
Usual Group Size: 2-4
Transfer: Included from Port Macquarie Airport at around 5:15pm or Kendall train station at 6:15pm. Drop off on final day 10:30 at Port Macquarie Airport or 9am at Kendall train station.
