Welcome to Tassie, globetrotters! You’ll be picked up from your accommodation in Launceston bright and early – make sure you’re wearing your riding gear. Your hosts will bring you to a beautiful property called Harveydale, where you’ll meet the horses and get to know your trusty steed in the arena. Once everyone is comfortable, you’ll set off on a ride through tranquil eucalypt forests, where tell-tale thuds reveal the presence of well-camouflaged wallabies in the undergrowth. Lunch will be served out on the trail, complete with billy tea. In the afternoon, there’ll be more wildlife-spotting opportunities and chances to trot and canter as you meander through the scrub.

Returning from your ride, you’ll take a half-hour transfer to Brickendon Estate. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has a rich history and many well-preserved original buildings. Your group will be given the whole South Wing of the Homestead, so you can truly make yourself at home.

While you explore the Historical Village, wander the gardens or sit back with a book, your host Ray will whip up locally sourced, succulent, spit-roasted pork (vegetarian options are available with prior notice) followed by a homemade dessert featuring more gourmet local produce.

Today you’ll fuel up with bacon and eggs before taking a transfer to a nearby station – one of the most historic properties in northern Tasmania – with two centuries of continuous family ownership. Renowned for its superfine and fine Merino wool, it is also one of the largest wool producers in the state. The family’s long-term vision is to continually protect and improve the estate’s native ecosystems, grasslands and grazing country so that their descendants can enjoy it for generations to come. Amidst the bushland, you’ll find the horses saddled and waiting. Mounting up, you’ll savour steady uphill trots and canters, ride directly beneath the foothills of The Great Western Tiers, and marvel at spectacular views over the northern midlands, with the magnificent outline of Ben Lomond cutting into the horizon. Lunch is a picnic in a particularly scenic spot – perhaps on the banks of The Lake River.

Before leaving this magnificent station, you’ll be treated to a moreish afternoon tea in the original farmyard buildings. Then it’s back to Brickendon for another delicious dinner.

This morning, you’ll be transferred to the mountains, with breakfast in the colourful town of Sheffield en route.

Starting in the Vale of Belvoir Conservation Area, today’s ride takes you along the original 1830s livestock track through wet eucalypt forest, temperate rainforest and up to the Button Grass Plains. Due to the terrain, the ride is purely at a walk. The climb is rewarded with stunning views of Cradle Mountain, Barn Bluff, the Great Western Tiers, Mt Roland and the Black Buff Range. Suffice to say, you’ll be picking your jaw up off the ground! On the descent, you’ll ride down narrow, rocky tracks, along Fleece Creek, and past a small, abandoned gold mine. You’ll dismount for a saddlebag picnic lunch on the way.

Before leaving the mountains, you’ll visit Devils at Cradle, a Tasmanian Devil and quoll sanctuary. Here you’ll get up close and personal with young Devils and learn about the breeding program aiming to ensure the Devils’ survival.

Finally, you’ll head towards Narawntapu National Park: Tasmania’s smallest national park, and the only national park where horses are allowed on the trail. Arriving at Bakers Beach Retreat, you’ll watch the sunset from the verandah (or perhaps one of the outdoor baths!) and savour drool-worthy baked Tasmanian salmon in mustard honey butter.

Get ready for a show-stopping day, starting with breakfast at Anvers Chocolate Factory (you’re on holiday, of course you can have chocolate for breakfast!). Whatever your typical morning beverage is, you must try the hot chocolate.

Returning to Nawawntapu National Park, you’ll set off on a glorious ride across the grasslands and sand dunes to the beach itself. This pristine, 7-kilometre stretch of coast is all but deserted on any given day. Dolphins can sometimes be spotted playing in the waves. The sense of freedom is palpable and the temptation to let loose in a long, windswept canter is all but irresistible (although you can keep to a trot if preferred).

Back at Bakers Beach Retreat, cheese, crackers and antipasto await, along with one last Tassie sunset. Your final dinner might be a slow-cooked brisket, or perhaps a barbeque of local meats, seasonal veggies and salad.

Today you’ll see a completely different side of Narawntapu National Park. A long, steady climb along the Grass Tree Track and through the tranquil coastal forest offers opportunities to trot and canter, with views over the azure-blue waters of Bass Strait, Narawntapu National Park, the Tamar River Valley, the Great Western Tiers (seen from the opposite direction of your Cradle Mountain ride!) and, on a clear day, the high plateau of Table Cape.

In the early afternoon, you’ll bid farewell to your wonderful horse, pack your bags and head to the Western Tiers Distillery for lunch. Finally, you’ll be returned to Launceston for your onward travels.

Welcome to Tassie, globetrotters! You’ll be picked up from your accommodation in Launceston bright and early – make sure you’re wearing your riding gear. Your hosts will bring you to a beautiful property called Harveydale, where you’ll meet the horses and get to know your trusty steed in the arena. Once everyone is comfortable, you’ll set off on a ride through tranquil eucalypt forests, where tell-tale thuds reveal the presence of well-camouflaged wallabies in the undergrowth. Lunch will be served out on the trail, complete with billy tea. In the afternoon, there’ll be more wildlife-spotting opportunities and chances to trot and canter as you meander through the scrub.

Returning from your ride, you’ll take a half-hour transfer to Brickendon Estate. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has a rich history and many well-preserved original buildings. Your group will be given the whole South Wing of the Homestead, so you can truly make yourself at home.

While you explore the Historical Village, wander the gardens or sit back with a book, your host Ray will whip up locally sourced, succulent, spit-roasted pork (vegetarian options are available with prior notice) followed by a homemade dessert featuring more gourmet local produce.

May, June & October departures:

Today you’ll fuel up with bacon and eggs before taking a transfer to a nearby station – one of the most historic properties in northern Tasmania – with two centuries of continuous family ownership. Renowned for its superfine and fine Merino wool, it is also one of the largest wool producers in the state. The family’s long-term vision is to continually protect and improve the estate’s native ecosystems, grasslands and grazing country so that their descendants can enjoy it for generations to come. Amidst the bushland, you’ll find the horses saddled and waiting. Mounting up, you’ll savour steady uphill trots and canters, ride directly beneath the foothills of The Great Western Tiers, and marvel at spectacular views over the northern midlands, with the magnificent outline of Ben Lomond cutting into the horizon. Lunch is a picnic in a particularly scenic spot – perhaps on the banks of The Lake River. Before leaving this magnificent station, you’ll also be treated to a moreish afternoon tea in the original farmyard buildings.

Finally, you’ll head towards Narawntapu National Park: Tasmania’s smallest national park, and the only national park where horses are allowed on the trail. Arriving at Bakers Beach Retreat, you’ll watch the sunset from the verandah (or perhaps one of the outdoor baths!) and savour drool-worthy baked Tasmanian salmon in mustard honey butter.

July & September departures:

Today you’ll fuel up with bacon and eggs before taking a transfer to The Quoin, a nearby property named for the gigantic, 180-million-year-old rocky monolith that dominates the landscape. First settled by Europeans in the early 19th century, The Quoin produces some of Tasmania’s finest merino wool, while also protecting and regenerating vital native grasslands, waterways and forests. This careful stewardship has made The Quoin a haven for wedge-tailed eagles, Tasmanian devils, quolls, fire-tailed finches, wallabies, kangaroos, potoroos, bandicoots, wombats, and many more iconic species. Amidst this diverse bushland, you’ll savour steady uphill trots and canters, pad through cool, damp blackwood forests, ride along boulder-strewn valleys and marvel at spectacular views of the Tasmanian high country and midlands. Lunch is a picnic in a particularly scenic spot – perhaps atop the quoin itself, or sheltered beneath its dolerite cliffs. Afterwards, new trails lead you through entirely different landscapes on the ride back to base.

Returning to Brickendon in the late afternoon, you’ll have time to relax and unwind before tucking into another delicious dinner.

May, June & October departures:

Get ready for a show-stopping day, starting with breakfast at Anvers Chocolate Factory (you’re on holiday, of course you can have chocolate for breakfast!). Whatever your typical morning beverage is, you must try the hot chocolate.

Returning to Nawawntapu National Park, you’ll set off on a glorious ride across the grasslands and sand dunes to the beach itself. This pristine, 7-kilometre stretch of coast is all but deserted on any given day. Dolphins can sometimes be spotted playing in the waves. The sense of freedom is palpable and the temptation to let loose in a long, windswept canter is all but irresistible (though not required).

Back at Bakers Beach Retreat, cheese, crackers and antipasto await, along with one last Tassie sunset. Your final dinner might be a slow-cooked brisket, or perhaps a barbeque of local meats, seasonal veggies and salad.

July & September departures:

Get ready for a show-stopping day, starting with breakfast at Christmas Hill Raspberry Farm en route to Narawntapu National Park. Tasmania’s smallest national park, this is also the only national park where horses are allowed on the trail. Here, you’ll set off on a glorious ride across the grasslands and sand dunes to the beach itself. This pristine, 7-kilometre stretch of coast is all but deserted on any given day. Dolphins can sometimes be spotted playing in the waves. The sense of freedom is palpable and the temptation to let loose in a long, windswept canter is all but irresistible (though not required).

Tonight you’re staying on the edge of the national park, at Bakers Beach Retreat. You’ll watch the sunset from the verandah (or perhaps one of the outdoor baths!) and dig into copious amounts of cheese, crackers and antipasto. Your final dinner might be a slow-cooked brisket, or perhaps a barbeque of local meats, seasonal veggies and salad.

Today you’ll see a completely different side of Narawntapu National Park. A long, steady climb along the Grass Tree Track and through the tranquil coastal forest offers opportunities to trot and canter, with views over the azure-blue waters of Bass Strait, Narawntapu National Park, the Tamar River Valley, the Great Western Tiers (seen from the opposite direction of your Cradle Mountain ride!) and, on a clear day, the high plateau of Table Cape.

In the early afternoon, you’ll bid farewell to your wonderful horse, pack your bags and head to the Western Tiers Distillery for lunch. Finally, you’ll be returned to Launceston for your onward travels.

Welcome to Tassie, globetrotters! You’ll be picked up from your accommodation in Launceston bright and early – make sure you’re wearing your riding gear. Your hosts will bring you to a beautiful property called Harveydale, where you’ll meet the horses, say g’day to the local riding club members who are hosting this super fun navigation ride, and get to know your trusty steed in the arena. Once everyone is armed with a scavenger hunt-style quiz sheet, you’ll set off on a ride through tranquil eucalypt forests, where tell-tale thuds reveal the presence of well-camouflaged wallabies in the undergrowth.

Lunch will be served out on the trail, complete with billy tea (now’s your chance to wring out some clues from your guides for those quiz questions!). In the afternoon, there’ll be more wildlife-spotting opportunities and chances to trot and canter as you return from the ride and claim your prizes (go Team Globetrotting!).

Finally, you’ll head towards Narawntapu National Park: Tasmania’s smallest national park, and the only national park where horses are allowed on the trail. Arriving at Bakers Beach Retreat, you’ll watch the sunset from the verandah (or perhaps one of the outdoor baths!) and savour drool-worthy baked Tasmanian salmon in mustard honey butter.

Today’s adventures begin with breakfast at Anvers Chocolate Factory (you’re on holiday, of course you can have chocolate for breakfast!). Whatever your typical morning beverage is, you must try the hot chocolate.

Returning to Nawawntapu National Park, you’ll mount up for a full day’s ride to The Razorback – the name will make sense when you reach the summit. A long, steady climb along the Grass Tree Track and through the tranquil coastal forest offers opportunities to trot and canter. You’ll dismount for lunch at a scenic spot along the way. The Razorback boasts sweeping views over the azure-blue waters of Bass Strait, Narawntapu National Park, the Tamar River Valley, the Great Western Tiers, Mt Roland and, on a clear day, the high plateau of Table Cape.

Dinner tonight features locally sourced, succulent, spit-roasted pork (vegetarian options are available with prior notice) followed by a homemade dessert featuring more gourmet local produce.

After a tasty cooked breakfast at Bakers Beach Retreat, you’ll set off on a glorious morning ride across the grasslands and sand dunes to the beach itself. This pristine, 7-kilometre stretch of coast is all but deserted on any given day. Dolphins can sometimes be spotted playing in the waves. The sense of freedom is palpable and the temptation to let loose in a long, windswept canter is all but irresistible (though not required).

After lunch, you’ll bid farewell to your wonderful horse and be transferred back to Launceston for your onward travels.

These special edition 3-day, 2-night itineraries are perfect for those keen for some ‘R&R&R’: rest, relaxation and riding! With fewer hours in the saddle, it’s ideal if you haven’t ridden for a long time, need to decompress, or are a novice rider still testing your wings. Between glorious trail rides through Tasmania’s gorgeous bush and beach, you’ll gorge on Tassie produce, sit by the fire in your cosy B&B soaking up serene views across Narawntapu National Park to the indigo ocean, and de-stress in the outdoor baths and sauna.

On average, 3hrs riding per day.

All guests will need to arrive and stay in Launceston (at your own expense) the night before the ride begins, so that you’re ready for pick up from your hotel accommodation between 8 – 8:30am on day 1 of your ride.

On the final day, departing flights can be booked anytime after 7pm, although we recommend overnighting in Launceston and flying home the following day.

Transfers from your accommodation on day 1, and back to Launceston Airport or your accommodation on the last day of the ride, are included in the price.