Horse Riding in Australia
Horse riding is a wonderful outdoor experience for Australian families. From pony rides for little ones to trail rides through scenic bushland, riding centres across the country cater to all ages and experience levels. Many offer school holiday programs, birthday packages and structured lessons that help kids build confidence and a love of animals.
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Horse Riding across Australia
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Buckle Up Bushrides
📍 Boorolite, VIC
Multi-day high country horse treks through alpine foothills near Mansfield.
Happy Hooves Wanneroo
📍 Wanneroo, WA
Intimate horse riding sessions with carefully matched ponies in Wanneroo.
Tait's Wongabel Stables
📍 Wongabel, QLD
Guided trail rides through Atherton Tablelands since 1987 — perfect for
Bogong Horseback Adventures
📍 Tawonga, VIC
Alpine horse rides into Victoria's high country near Mount Beauty.
Ranges Equestrian Centre
📍 Yellingbo, VIC
Horse riding lessons and bush trail rides through the Dandenong Ranges.
McCormack's Mountain Valley Trail Rides
📍 Merrijig, VIC
Guided high country trail rides near Mansfield with panoramic alpine views.
Jesters Flat
📍 Margaret River, WA
Guided horse rides through Margaret River forests on Australian Stock Horses.
Western Plains Riding Centre
📍 Dubbo, NSW
Structured riding lessons for ages 4+ with well-matched horses in Dubbo.
Curringa Farm
📍 Hamilton, TAS
Sixth-generation working farm with sheep dogs, wallabies, and forest walks.
Watsons Mountain Country Trail Rides
📍 Boorolite, VIC
High country trail rides from one hour to five days in north-east Victoria.
Boomerang Holiday Ranch
📍 Daylesford, VIC
Trail rides and farm-stay horse experience near Daylesford for all abilities.
Uncle Nev's Trail Rides
📍 Upper Plenty, VIC
Trail rides through Mount Disappointment State Forest for ages 10 and up.
Kalamunda Mountain Bike Park
📍 Paulls Valley, WA
Volunteer-maintained trail network through Perth Hills bushland for all levels.
Zia Park Equestrian Centre
📍 Gidgegannup, WA
Trail rides through Perth Hills bushland with kangaroo sightings at Gidgegannup.
Hepburn Lagoon Trail Rides
📍 Newlyn North, VIC
Scenic horseback trail rides through open paddocks near Daylesford with expert
Permanently ClosedChum Creek Horseriding & Huts.
📍 Chum Creek, VIC
Guided Yarra Ranges trail rides with wine at the hut for all experience levels.
Gumnut Tours
📍 Canungra, QLD
First-timer-friendly horse rides through Gold Coast hinterland — kids from age
Zephyr Horses
📍 Byron Bay, NSW
Guided rainforest and beach horse rides from Byron Bay.
Pegasus Park Equestrian Centre
📍 Binna Burra, NSW
Beach and hinterland rides at Seven Mile Beach with calm horses near Lennox
Sahara Trails Horse Riding
📍 Anna Bay, NSW
Guided trail rides through Casuarina Forest and beach for ages 4+ near Anna Bay.
Boneo Park Equestrian Centre
📍 Boneo, VIC
Mornington Peninsula equestrian centre with arena-view dining and trail rides.
Templewood Horse Riding Centre
📍 Inglewood, SA
Patient instructors and scenic Adelaide Hills trail rides for all experience
Glenworth Valley Horse Riding
📍 Glenworth Valley, NSW
Australia's largest horse riding centre with 50+ years of guided trail rides.
Living Legends
📍 Greenvale, VIC
Meet retired champion racehorses on guided tours at this Greenvale sanctuary.