1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
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1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE

from A$129
1 hour
Pokolbin
All Ages (10+)
Free Cancellation (48 hours prior)

Saddle up for an hour on a gentle, well cared for horse and follow walking pace trails through bushland and farmland in Pokolbin, with views out to the Broken Back Range. Beginners are welcome, helmets are supplied and a guide leads the way from The Farm at Hunter Valley Resort. Riders aged 10 and over can join.

  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE
  • 1-hour Horse Ride – Bushland Trail – BE

Quick read before you book.

  • Bushland and farmland trails on the grounds of Hunter Valley Resort
  • Views out to the Broken Back Range
  • Beginner friendly, no riding experience needed
  • Local wildlife spotting from the saddle

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What could be better?

These are calm walking rides built for beginners, so seasoned riders may want more. Arrive early in enclosed shoes, as late starts can cost you your ride.

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Included in this tour.

  • 1 hour guided trail ride at walking pace
  • Gentle, well cared for horse and all saddlery
  • Australian Standard helmet, supplied and fitted
  • Safety lesson before you ride
  • Complimentary ride photos, time permitting

Commonly asked questions.

Not at all. The ride stays at walking pace the whole way, beginners are welcome, and you'll get a helmet fitting and safety lesson before you head out.

Meet at the Adventure Centre shed on the grounds of Hunter Valley Resort, at the corner of Hermitage Road and Mistletoe Lane, Pokolbin. Drive straight in, follow the signs to The Farm past the tennis court, and arrive 30 minutes before your ride with your online waiver already completed.

Riders must be at least 10, and under 13s ride with a parent or guardian who is also riding. There's a strict 110 kg weight limit for the welfare of the horses, and riders who appear to be over 100 kg will be weighed at check in.

Horse riding isn't suitable during pregnancy, or if you're recovering from surgery or a recent injury.

Enclosed shoes are a must, and long pants make the ride more comfortable. Helmets are supplied and fitted for you, and bags, phones and cameras stay off the horse for safety; the team takes complimentary photos when time allows and AirDrops them after the ride, or posts them to the HVH Client Photos Facebook page within 72 hours.

Rides go ahead in light to medium rain, and oilskin riding jackets are available to hire. In torrential rain or when the temperature tops 38 degrees, the ride may be cancelled or postponed and you'll be offered a full refund, a credit voucher or a new date. If you choose to cancel on the day because of the weather, the full fare applies.

Cancel with 72 hours' notice or more and there's no charge. Between 72 and 48 hours, 25% of the fare applies, between 48 and 24 hours it's 50%, and with less than 24 hours' notice, on the day or for a no show, the full fare is charged.

Yes, the 30 minute family horse ride welcomes riders from 6, with instructors leading younger children on foot and a farmyard visit afterwards.
They can wander the paddocks on a Farmyard Encounter self guided tour, hand feeding goats, alpacas and ponies while you ride.

More about this tour.

You don't need to know your way around a saddle for this one. The 1 hour bushland trail ride is made for first timers: every ride stays at walking pace, the horses are gentle and well cared for, and a guide sets the rhythm up front.After a helmet fitting and a quick safety lesson at the Adventure Centre, you'll head out through bushland and farmland on the grounds of Hunter Valley Resort, with views stretching to the Broken Back Range. It's quiet out there, just hooves on the track and the odd bit of local wildlife. Sixty minutes is long enough to properly settle in, and short enough to leave room for a long lunch or a cellar door afterwards.Riding with younger kids? The 30 minute family horse ride welcomes riders from 6 and adds a farm visit. Non riders in your group can wander the paddocks on a Farmyard Encounter self guided tour while you're out on the trail.Explore the session times, then check availability for your crew.

Additional info.

  • Minimum age is 10. Riders under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also riding.
  • Strict rider weight limit of 110 kg for the welfare of the horses. Riders who appear to be over 100 kg will be asked to weigh in at check in.
  • Horse riding isn't suitable if you're pregnant, recovering from surgery or carrying a recent injury.
  • Enclosed shoes are mandatory, and long pants are recommended.
  • Please arrive 30 minutes before your ride for check in, helmet fitting and a safety lesson. Late arrivals may have a shorter ride or miss out.
  • All riders must complete the online waiver before arrival, using the link in your confirmation email.
  • Bags aren't permitted on the ride, and phones and cameras can't be used while riding for safety and insurance reasons.
  • All rides are at walking pace only. Group rides take up to 20 riders.
  • Any outstanding balance is paid before riding, by cash or card.
  • Meeting point: Adventure Centre shed, Hunter Valley Resort, corner of Hermitage Road and Mistletoe Lane, Pokolbin. Follow the signs to The Farm.