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 take you to their home base, a property called ‘Armitstead’ near the tiny town of Kimberley. Since its establishment in 1860, Armitstead has served many purposes. It has grown various crops, raised countless animals, detained Italians during WWII, and sparked the founding of Kimberley itself. These days it is covered in timber plantations and native forest reserves, with a few cattle paddocks and of course great riding trails.

After meeting the horses, you’ll mount up and explore these trails while getting to know your trusty steed (mostly at a walk). Lunch will be served where the Mersey and Dasher Rivers meet – if you’re lucky, you might see a platypus or leaping trout! In the afternoon there’ll be more wildlife-spotting opportunities and chances to trot and canter as you meander through the scrub.

For dinner, you will be treated to locally sourced, succulent, spit-roasted pork (vegetarian options are always available) followed by a homemade dessert featuring more gourmet local produce.

Waking up in your cosy private room, you’ll fuel up with bacon and eggs before heading to the mountains. Starting in the Vale of Belvoir Conservation Area, the original 1830s livestock track takes you through wet eucalypt forest, temperate rainforest and up to the Button Grass Plains. Due to the terrain, today’s 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.

Returning to the trailhead, the horses will rest while you 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. On the way back to Armitstead, you’ll stop for dinner at Cradle Mountain Hotel. Finally, belly and heart full to the brim, you’ll roll gratefully into bed in the shearers’ quarters.

Get ready for a breathtaking day, globetrotters! It’s time to pack your bags and head to Narawntapu National Park: Tasmania’s smallest national park, and the only national park where horses are allowed on the trail. You’ll stop for breakfast en-route 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.
Arriving at Bakers Beach Homestead, you’ll saddle up for 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 the Homestead, cheese, crackers and antipasto await. Once everyone’s had time to unwind after the morning’s excitement, you’ll be driven into Devonport for a whip cracking demonstration and some retail therapy at Simon Martin Whips. Returning to the Homestead, you’ll savour drool-worthy baked Tasmanian salmon in mustard honey butter while hundreds of kangaroos, wallabies and pademelons graze outside.

Continuing the exemplary breakfast streak, this morning begins with succulent mushrooms and spinach on sourdough bread. It’s a full day’s ride to The Razorback today – 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. The Razorback itself boasts sweeping 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.

Your final dinner will be something along the lines of a slow-cooked brisket, or perhaps a barbeque of local meats, seasonal veggies and salad.

This morning your hosts will take you back towards Launceston for a 3 to 4 hour ride at a beautiful property called Harveydale. Setting off from the rodeo grounds, you’ll soon find yourself trit-trotting through tranquil forests of native eucalypt. In the early afternoon, you’ll bid farewell to your wonderful horse and be transferred back 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 take you to their home base, a property called ‘Armitstead’ near the tiny town of Kimberley. Since its establishment in 1860, Armitstead has served many purposes. It has grown various crops, raised countless animals, detained Italians during WWII, and sparked the founding of Kimberley itself. These days it is covered in timber plantations and native forest reserves, with a few cattle paddocks and of course great riding trails. After meeting the horses, you’ll mount up and explore these trails while getting to know your trusty steed (mostly at a walk). Lunch will be served where the Mersey and Dasher Rivers meet – if you’re lucky, you might see a platypus or leaping trout! In the afternoon there’ll be more wildlife-spotting opportunities and chances to trot and canter as you meander through the scrub.

You’ll be driven to Bakers Beach Homestead in time for a delicious dinner with locally-sourced ingredients followed by a homemade dessert featuring more gourmet local produce.

It’s time to explore Narawntapu National Park: Tasmania’s smallest national park, and the only national park where horses are allowed on the trail. But first, you’re going out for 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 the horses, you’ll saddle up for 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 the Homestead, cheese, crackers and antipasto await. Once everyone’s had time to unwind after the morning’s excitement, you’ll be driven into Devonport for a whip cracking demonstration and some retail therapy at Simon Martin Whips, before returning to the Homestead to savour drool-worthy baked Tasmanian salmon in mustard honey butter while hundreds of kangaroos, wallabies and pademelons graze outside.

Continuing the exemplary breakfast streak, this morning begins with succulent mushrooms and spinach on sourdough bread. It’s a full day’s ride to The Razorback today – 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. The Razorback itself 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. 

Your final dinner will be something along the lines of a slow-cooked brisket, or perhaps a barbeque of local meats, seasonal veggies and salad.

This morning your hosts will take you back towards Launceston for a 3 to 4 hour ride at a beautiful property called Harveydale. Setting off from the rodeo grounds, you’ll soon find yourself trit-trotting through tranquil forests of native eucalypt. In the early afternoon, you’ll bid farewell to your wonderful horse and be transferred back 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 take you to their home base, a property called ‘Armitstead’ near the tiny town of Kimberley. Armitstead is covered in timber plantations and native forests, with a few cattle paddocks and of course great riding trails.

After meeting the horses, you’ll mount up and explore these trails (mostly at a walk). A lunch of homemade soup and bread will be served at the shearers’ quarters, then you’ll trot and canter along the Dasher River before heading off to your accommodation at Bakers Beach Homestead. Here you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner with locally-sourced ingredients followed by a homemade dessert featuring more gourmet local produce.

After fuelling up on bacon and eggs, it’s time to explore Narawntapu National Park: Tasmania’s smallest national park, and the only national park where horses are allowed on the trail. A glorious ride across the grasslands and sand dunes brings you 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 the Homestead, cheese, crackers and antipasto await. In the afternoon, you can choose to ride back to the beach for more equestrian fun or head out in a courtesy vehicle for a self-guided tour of local foodie destinations such as Anvers Chocolate Factory and Ashgrove Cheese.

This morning’s breakfast is succulent mushrooms and spinach on sourdough bread. It’s a full day’s ride to The Razorback today – 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.

In the late afternoon, you’ll bid farewell to your wonderful horse and be transferred back to Launceston for your onward travels.

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.

Transfers from your hotel to/from the ride are included in the price.