Surrounded by the beautiful Tasmanian State Forest, bush rides are located at Woodsdale, 1 hour from Hobart, 15 minutes from the East Coast Highway (turn off at Buckland) and 2 hours from Launceston. All of our rides suit Beginners to Advanced experience level and include a free lesson prior to departure. The length of ride is the time on the trail. Your Guides are certified by Horse Safety Australia, have many years experience and will ensure you have a fantastic time.
What to wear and bring
Please wear long pants, sunscreen and bring a small drink bottle, snack, camera if you wish and waterproof front Zip Jacket. In cold weather a thin beanie to wear under the helmet is a good idea if your a “coldie”!
Inclusions
Helmets and boots
Short Lesson/safety briefing
Experienced Guides
Tin Pot Creek (Currently unavailable)
A glorious scenic bush ride past Lion Rock with an exciting descent down into the creek.
- 2.5 hour ride, $240 pp
Bluff River Gorge
A lovely bush ride with plenty of trot and canter spots and views of incredible sandstone caves and cliffs.
- 3 hour ride, $330 pp
- Dismount walk to close up view of the Gorge $49 pp
Mt Hobbs
(Currently unavailable)
A gradual climb from 300-650 metres which starts with a beautiful Aussie bush ride and progresses through a rainforest of Manferns and finishes with a Magnificent View to Maria Island.
- 3.5 – 4 hour ride, $299 pp
Lion Rock
2 hours basic ride passing glimpses of the Three Thumbs Mountains. Check out the Lions face on this massive rock and guess what’s etched into the back!
- 2 hour ride, $220 pp
Bush Rangers Track
A challenging hill climb with amazing views plus trot and canter opportunities.
- 2.2 hour ride, $250 pp
View of the Thumbs –
Group Discount
This 1 hour Bush ride is perfect for those who have limited time and/or are less riding fit. You can still experience the majestic Tassie State Forest, birds calling, wallabies darting across the track and a view across to the Three Thumbs State Reserve near Orford.
- 1 hour ride, 1 person $199, 2-4 people $175 pp
Lucky Dip
Take your chances and enjoy one of our 4 shorter versions of Lion Rock, Bush Rangers and Bluff River or we will take you on our beautiful Loop ride.
- 1.5 hour ride, $200
Taster Ride
For those who want a shorter ride or longer lesson $200 pp
Allow an extra hour and a half for Induction, instruction, practice and photo swapping 🙂
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