30 Minute Family Horse Ride in Hunter Valley
Take the whole family on a gentle 30 minute trail ride through the bush behind the Hunter Valley Resort in Pokolbin. You ride at a walking pace in a small group, with instructors leading younger children on foot. Riders start from age six, and no experience is needed.
Quick read before you book.
- A first ride for kids from six, with parents riding alongside
- Quiet bush and forest tracks rather than busy roads
- No riding experience needed
- Short enough for little attention spans
- Easy to pair with a farm visit at the same centre
What people say about this operator.
What they like?
Friendly, patient guides, gentle horses perfect for first timers, and vineyard and bush trails with kangaroos, plus farm animals to feed.
What could be better?
Honestly, not much. Wear long pants and closed shoes, and book a morning ride to beat the Hunter heat.
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Included in this tour.
- 30 minute guided group trail ride at walking pace
- Horse and saddlery for each rider
- Instructors on foot leading younger children
Commonly asked questions.
Rides leave from the Adventure Centre shed in the Hunter Valley Resort grounds, at the corner of Hermitage Road and Mistletoe Lane in Pokolbin. Enter off Hermitage Road, drive past the tennis court and follow the dirt road to the big shed, arriving 30 minutes before your ride.
Riders need to be at least 6 years old, and children under 10 must have at least one paying adult in the group. Younger riders are led on foot by an instructor.
Yes, there is a strict 110kg limit for every rider, for the welfare of the horses.
Enclosed shoes are a must and long pants are recommended. Horses and saddlery are provided, and you'll need both hands on the reins, so keep phones put away while riding.
Rides go out in light to medium rain, but may be cancelled in bad weather. If Hunter Valley Horses cancels your ride, you can choose to reschedule or take a refund.
No. The ride stays at a walking pace in a group of up to 15 riders, so it suits first timers. Private rides are also available if your group would rather ride on its own.
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Additional info.
- Arrive 30 minutes early at the Adventure Centre shed, Hunter Valley Resort, Hermitage Road, Pokolbin
- Minimum age 6; children under 10 need a paying adult in the group
- Strict 110kg rider weight limit
- Enclosed shoes required; long pants recommended