Ride on carefully selected and trained Australian-bred Arabian horses that have the stamina, endurance and temperament to ensure an excellent horse riding vacation. Select routes grant travelers a good variety of scenery and terrain, including horseback riding on beach. There will be many opportunities to see wildlife in their natural habitat both during rides and on the horse farm.

During this NSW farmstay holiday, horse ride on small quiet rainforest trails, 4WD Tracks, fire trails and forestry roads throughout the State Forest including Eucalyptus forests, pockets of rainforests, waterfalls, creek crossings, a historic timber railway line, special rocks and trees and amazing lookouts. There are areas where you can climb up and descend along steep ridges and horse ride through rolling farmlands.

Guests enjoy visits to a local winery, cafes and a macadamia nut farm to taste the unique products from this region of Australia. Beach horseback riding on beautiful, deserted beaches along the Pacific Ocean. Climb up to the picturesque Comboyne Plateau, an elevated farming region of green rolling hills, to take in the breathtaking views to the Pacific Ocean.

Feel at home during your stay on a small Australian farm in comfortable setting and beautiful surroundings. Enjoy healthy homecooked meals with your hosts and fellow equestrians. This Australian horseback riding vacation is only for strong intermediate and advanced riders and has some fast sections and challenging terrain.

Accommodations

The main accommodation is based at a 60-acre horse riding property in the Lorne Valley near Kendall and Port Macquarie, approx 400 km north of Sydney.
This small horse riding farm is owned and operated by a Dutch-German equestrian who has lived in Australia since 2000 and in this particular area since 2001. The horse trail business opened in 2004. The owner has had horses almost all her life, trains all the horses herself and guides all the rides herself, granting riders an intimate experience.

There is 1 cabin and 3 bedrooms in the main house. There are two types of purpose built guest accommodations on the farm. On the Progressive Ride, 2 nights are spent elsewhere.

Food

All food and non-alcoholic drinks are included except for 1 lunch at local café. Wine is included with dinner. Guests can expect 3 meals a day.

Breakfast is served as a buffet where guests can help themselves to coffee, tea, juice, cereal, muesli, toast, jam, cheese, fresh fruit, yogurt and bacon & eggs on request. Lunch mostly will be in the forest, brought by 4WD vehicle. Everyone unsaddles the horses and usually has at least a 1 hour break. Lunch is mostly light: salads, bread & cheeses.

One riding day, you'll take a sandwich lunch in the saddlebag. One day (usually the day of the beach ride)- time permitting- you'll have lunch at a local café (at guest's own cost).

Dinner consists of healthy, fresh, home cooked international and Australian meals. Vegetarians can be catered for on request at booking. Wine is included with dinner. Guests can buy their extra beer / wine at local bottle shop on arrival.

Area Attractions / Activities

In addition to the horse riding, there are stunning coastal walks, pristine beaches, surfing, fishing, waterfalls, lookouts, Australian wildlife watching, birdwatching, bushwalking, national parks, golf courses, Macadamia Nut Farm, wineries, Port Macquarie and Taree coastal tourist towns, Koala-hospital, historic Timbertown and Port Macquarie Whale Watching tours (season is May to November).

Please note guests and non-riders would need a rental car for the above additional activities. If non-riders join, this outfitter would recommend that they rent a car.