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Specialised Horse Trekking & Trail Riding for Experienced Horse Riders - East Coast Australia |
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Southern Cross Horse Treks - Country and Coast Horse RidesHorse Riding Holidays Port Macquarie Hinterland Region - Mid North Coast NSW Australia6 day / 7 night Australian Horse Riding Holiday Adventure Treks NSW:
Over six days we ride across the beautiful and diverse landscape of Australia's NSW Mid North Coast. We select routes that give a good variety of scenery and landscape. There will be many opportunities
to see wildlife in their natural habitat both during rides and on the horse farm.We follow quiet little horse trails, 4WD Tracks, Fire Trails and Forestry Roads throughout the State Forest including Eucalypt forests, pockets of rainforests, 
waterfalls, creek crossings, historic timber railway line, special rocks and trees, -
climb up and descend along steep ridges and pass through
rolling farmlands.We visit a local winery, cafes and a Macadamia Farm to taste the unique products from this region and ride along the Pacific Ocean for kilometres of long deserted beaches. We climb up to the picturesque Comboyne Plateau, an elevated farming region of green rolling hills, to take in the breathtaking views to the Pacific Ocean.  Country and Coast Horse Ride Itinerary:(subject to change)Day 1: Arrival in the afternoon. Transfer from Port Macquarie Airport or Kendall Railway Station (fixed times). Dinner with your hosts and co-riders and discussing the week program.Day 2: Ride through the hilly terrain of the Kerewong State Forest with eucalypt forests and rainforests. Stop at a creek side picnic ground in the middle of the forest for lunch with the opportunity to swim in a rockpool swimming hole. Day 3: Ride to impressive Comboyne Mountain (670 m), which peak can be seen from the riding centre. Magnificent 360 degree view at the top. Horses and riders enjoy a well deserved lunch break at the peak, before descending back home. Day 4: Morning ride through neighbouring farm properties and stop at a hidden waterfall. Return to the riding centre for a relaxing lunch on the veranda and then enjoy a quiet afternoon resting, swimming in the pool, have a massage (booking on request), visit the nearby Lorne Valley Macadamia Farm and café, go for a bush walk, watch horses and kangaroos in the fields, feed the parrots and other birds. Optional visit to Port Macquarie for Whale Watching Tour (season is May to November) and/or visit the Koala Hospital (extra charge). Day 5: Long day ride, starting along a historic timber railway line, to local Bago Winery. Creek crossings and ample opportunities to watch wildlife (eg Kangaroos, Wallabies, Black Cockatoo's, Goanna's). On arrival taste the local produce while looking over the vineyards. Transfer back to riding centre. Day 6: Fantastic beach horse riding along the Pacific Ocean. Watch out for dolphins in the waves and a close encounter with kangaroos . Lunch in the dunes or at a local café. Transfer by horse float. Day 7: Farmland horse ride to the beautiful green rolling and fertile farmland of the Comboyne Plateau. On clear days views to the Pacific Ocean. In the evening farewell dinner with authentic Aussie Barbecue. Day 8: Departure after breakfast. Transfer to Kendall Railway station or Port Macquarie. Itinerary is subject to Forestry activities and weather - & terrain conditions. Proposed Country & Coast Calendar 2008/2009Australian Horse Riding Adventure -Arrive Sunday & Depart Following Sunday unless otherwise indicated (subject to change - please make a booking enquiry... to check availability)
Shorter horseriding programs are also available. |
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