Country:  Australia

Ranked #1 in the 2006 Top Ten Trips Down Under by “Outside” magazine. You will canter on a vast pristine beach, ride through lush tropical rainforests and muster cattle in the renowned Australian bush. Unique native wildlife from kangaroos to wallabies to colorful parrots will cross your path. You will enjoy authentic Australian barbecues while listening to folklore of the bush.

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Sunday
Transfer from airport to the beautiful Amamoor Lodge located on 50 acres in the heart of Mary River Valley. After you have settled into your room, you will meet your horse and your guide.

Day 2: Monday
You will ride through the spectacular rain forest west of Kenilworth. After lunch, your horse will carry you to Mapleton and Montville high on the Blackall Range.

Day 3: Tuesday
The Left Bank at Kilkivan is your morning destination. Kilkivan is the place where gold was first discovered in Queensland and the Left Bank is a historic former bank building which will serve as your Bed and Breakfast for the next 2 nights. You will then ride on the Wongelia Trail which crosses open range and the Valley of Grass Trees. While you enjoy an Australian BBQ lunch, a local historian and bush poet will regale you with his tales and prose. You will then be transported back to the Left Bank. After dinner, you can explore the historic town of Gympie.

Day 4: Wednesday
You will visit an Australian Stock Horse Stud where 200 horses and hundreds of cattle graze over 10,000 acres. While you are there, you can try your hand at mustering horses or cattle. After lunch, you will visit Goomeri and the Emporium tack shop. There will be drinks waiting for you at the Pub!

Day 5: Thursday
You will be transported to Kin Kin in the heart of the Noosa Trail. Then you will mount up to ride the trail which loops the ocean and the hinterland. At the end of the day, a swimming pool, spa and resort dinner awaits you.

Day 6: Friday
A memorable day is yours as your trail takes you through the bush to the spectacular Laguna Bay and Teewah Beach. In the afternoon, you can relax in the spa, explore Hastings Street, stroll on the beach or hike in the National Park.

Day 7: Saturday
Depending on your flight departure, you may have time to visit the Eumundi Market or the Aussie Zoo.

Details:

Dates: January 31 - February 6, February 14 - 20, February 28 - March 6, March 14 - 20, April 18 - 24, May 2 - 8, May 23 - 29, June 6 - 12, June 27 - July 3, July 11 - 17, July 25 - 31, August 8 - 14, August 29 - September 4, September 12 - 18, September 26 - October 2, Ocotber 10 - 16, November 14 - 20 

Riding Days: 6

Meeting Point: Sunshine Coast Airport

Riding Ability: Walk, Trot and Canter

Horses: Australian Stock Horse

Group size: 2 – 10

Saddles: Australian Stock Saddles or English Saddles

Non-riding Activities: swimming, surfing, golf, fishing, SCUBA diving, spa, shopping, Australian Zoo.

Accommodation: 4* and 4.5* rated

*Price:  - $2,594 per person shared
$ 310 single supplement

*Prices are quoted in U.S. dollars but are billed in Aussie dollars. A currency adjustment will be made at your final booking. Includes: 6 nights twin accommodations, 5 days riding, all meals, horse, tack and guide and transfer from Sunshine Coast Airport. Not included: Air fare, transfers to and from Brisbane International airport (140 AUD roundtrip)