
Gunnamatta Trail Rides
📍 Fingal, VIC
Gunnamatta Trail Rides offers 2-hour beach rides and 1-hour bush rides from Fingal for ages 6 and up. Guides match horses to riders' abilities across all skill levels. Kids' sessions available for ages 6–12.
As an experienced adult rider, I took my 10 year old (horse obsessed, learning to ride) niece on a 2 hour beach ride for her birthday. The guides were excellent, knowledgeable, gave clear direction and had safety of the horse and rider as the first priority. Susan, the manager, made sure my niece and I were on the right horses and she even had horses that matched for photos on the beach. The horses are well taken care of, with gentle bits and they know their jobs. It’s a great introduction to riding, a fun adventure, and suitable for all riding abilities.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for horse-enthusiast kids and families marking a milestone — the beach-to-bush combination is a genuinely memorable experience. Suitable from first-time riders to confident adults. Kids aged 6–12 have dedicated sessions.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Jan Sarah Sink
2 months ago
“As an experienced adult rider, I took my 10 year old (horse obsessed, learning to ride) niece on a 2 hour beach ride for her birthday. The guides were excellent, knowledgeable, gave clear direction and had safety of the horse and rider as the first priority. Susan, the manager, made sure my niece and I were on the right horses and she even had horses that matched for photos on the beach. The horses are well taken care of, with gentle bits and they know their jobs. It’s a great introduction to riding, a fun adventure, and suitable for all riding abilities.”
Sylvia Bourne
2 months ago
“Amazing experience - What an awesome morning we had celebrating my daughter’s 18th Birthday. The staff were professional, friendly, welcoming and extremely safety conscious and the horses chosen for each of us were fantastic (Cat, Studley & Sawdust). The horses are happy and so well cared for – which is lovely to see. Riding along the beach was absolutely incredible and something we will never forget. Beautiful experience and a memory we will cherish. Highly recommend the experience.”
Fiona Christou
3 months ago
“We had an amazing time on our horse ride. Our horses, Poncho and Bullseye, were fantastic to ride — calm, well-trained, and a pleasure the whole way. The staff, both named Jade, were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and they made sure we felt comfortable and safe throughout the entire ride. Riding along the beach was absolutely incredible and something we’ll never forget. It’s a beautiful experience and a memory we’ll cherish forever.”
Wei Jie Original
3 months ago
“Great service and attention from the staff who took amazing care of us during the ride. Trotting through the bush trail was a fun experience, with good instruction from the team. Riding along the beach with the waves coming in was the icing on the cake. Thank you to Cat as well, the beautiful horse I rode with! :D”
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Overview
Gunnamatta Trail Rides runs guided rides along St Andrews Beach and surrounding bush trails on the Mornington Peninsula. The 2-hour ride includes bush trotting and a beach section; conservation rules restrict trotting on the beach itself. Guides prioritise safety and match horses to each rider's confidence level. Staff coordinate photo opportunities during the ride. Private lessons and kids' sessions for ages 6–12 are also available.



