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Full Day Trail Ride
Highlights
- Experience breathtaking views as you ride from the family farm with Watson's Mountain Country Trail Rides.
- Savour a hearty lunch by the campfire at the historic Dungeon Hut, surrounded by nature's beauty.
- Traverse scenic creek beds and bridle trails, immersing yourself in the tranquil landscapes of Howqua Valley.
- Enjoy family-friendly facilities including carparks and public toilets, ensuring a comfortable adventure for everyone.
This ride with Watson’s Mountain Country Trail Rides departs from the family farm and rides up to spectacular views in the morning.
Then ride down to the ‘Dungeon Hut’ for lunch by the camp fire. In the afternoon groups traverse creek beds and bridle trails through to the next valley Howqua where the ride finishes with a couple of river crossings.
Ride time is approximately five hours.
Tour details
- On demand
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Service facilities
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Watson's Mountain Country Trail Rides
Watson’s Mountain Country Trail Rides offer horse riding in the High Country that leaves from a family farm, located three hours north east of Melbourne near the town of Mansfield.
Rides start from one hour through to seven days in duration and are suitable for all levels of riding ability. Most of the rides show guests where the famous downhill scene from the ‘Man from Snowy River’ was filmed and they all feature spectacular scenery. Most days you will see native wildlife such as kangaroos, wallabies, wombats and a colorful array of bird life.
Their most popular rides are one to three hour rides, two day two night Bunkhouse rides, two day luxury rides and their feature rides are a five day ‘Man from Snowy River’ and heritage ride that has been judged one of the 20 best adventure experiences in Australia, and a seven day Man from Snowy River Celebration ride travels to the highest peaks in the High Country.
All equipment is supplied. Watson’s Mountain Country Trail Rides have been offering rides in the High Country since 1982.
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