Arrive at 9.30am at the high country farming property that’s been in the Watson’s family for many generations. After saddling up, the riding group sets off on the ‘Man from Snowy River’ experience on horseback. Guests will ride up hills that boast spectacular 360 degree views and along the way guests will have the opportunity to see a variety of Australian wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies and Australia’s largest bird of flight, the wedge tail eagle.

For lunch the group stops at ‘Dungeon Hut’ enjoying a gourmet hamper lunch and then in the afternoon guests will traverse the bridle tracks through quiet valleys and points of rich historical interest. You’ll arrive at the celebrated ‘Riverhouse at Howqua Dale’, a magnificent country house hotel on the banks of the Howqua River. The six double rooms with ensuites all have beautiful views onto the garden or countryside. Enjoy a hot shower before a riverside barbecue dinner in one of Victoria’s prettiest valleys.

Next morning riding guests enjoy an early hot breakfast and begin their journey up the tranquil Howqua River traversing the high track towards ‘Stockyard Creek.’ It’s a challenging days riding with breath-taking views over the river, trotting through tree fern gullies and long canters along narrow, weaving mountain tracks. Stop for a packed lunch beside the river under a canopy trees. After lunch you’ll ride across Wares Flat, Whiskey Flat and Tobacco Flat and finally arriving into Stockyard Creek to the Stoney family’s pioneering homestead in the heart of the Alpine country. The riding day finishes with a sundowner at Stockyard Creek.

Today guests have the option to sleep in and then eat an indulgent, gourmet breakfast. This is a day of relaxation where guests explore the historic Howqua Hills area including ‘The Lookout’, ‘The Chinese Gold Diggings’, ‘Professor’s Hut’, ‘Fred Frys Hut’ and ‘Tunnel Bend.’ Tonight’s dinner is a traditional spit roast.

An early morning start followed by a sumptuous breakfast. Today guests will climb out of the Howqua Hills and onto Timbertop Saddle while riding along the ridge line. You’ll be staying at the boutique ‘Riverhouse at Howqua Dale’ for your final night.

Today the group rides to ‘Kate Camerons Peak’ which is where the famous jump scene from the ‘Man from Snowy River’ was filmed. You’ll wind back down to the farmhouse for lunch which completes this sensational ride.