Horse Riding Australia - Mary Valley Adventure Trails

Two Hour Introductory Ride

For beginners or riders short of time, we operate a 2 hour ride from our stables. Cost: $75 per person

Half Day Rainforest Rides make a great holiday activity.

3 hour trail rides provide for a full morning or afternoon ride through the hinterland rainforest.

One Day Mary Valley Ride.

After arriving at the stables you will be helped to prepare for the ride. You will mount the selected horse and adjustments will be made to the saddle and tack to make it safe and comfortable. We will ride out through rainforest trails to the top of the mountain and have a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside. Rich farmland and vast areas of natural eucalypt and rainforest and plantation pine. We will spend the morning riding through this spectacular country to descend to a pre-determined spotfor lunch where there will be facilities. We will have a lunch of cold meats, salads, breads, tea, coffee and cool drink. After a leisurely lunch we proceed by a different route through the same beautiful country to the stables and our waiting vehicle.

Two Day Ride

After completeing the full day riding we relax on the verandah of our farmstay cottage with a well earned drink and some nibblies and soak up the country atmosphere and breathtaking views. We can reminise about a wonderful days ride, have a home cooked dinner and turn in for a good night sleep in the quietness of the country.

No doubt you will be awoken by the call of a native bird and after a cooked breakfast we are ready for more of the wonders of the Australia bush on the vast trails of the Queensland State Forests. There is endless variety over every hill and around every corner. The scene is constantly changing.

 
Three Days or More

These rides can be arranged for our overseas visitors and local clients who want longer visits. You are able to ride the horses out as many days as you wish or we are able to include other activities. For some examples; a ride on the 'Valley Rattler', a game of golf, a visit to Australia Zoo, a day on Frazier Island, Rainbow Beach and its coloured sands, Tin Can Bay and the dolphins, Noosa or Noosa North Shore, a visit to saddlery shops, sightseeing at Mapleton, Maleny, Kenilworth and the cheese factory or the Gold Mining Museum in Gympie. The list is endless. We can help arrange a suitable and interesting itinerary and pick and deliver to airport or elsewhere.

About Your Comfort and Safety

Advance bookings are necessary. There will be approx 4 - 12 persons in each riding group. Guide and support crew will lead and assist. The itineraries may change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. The pace of riding will be easy. We provide well fed and well cared for horses, comfortable saddles, safety helmets and tack. If for some reason you are unable to complete the ride schedule the support vehicle will be able to transport you at no extra charge. Please advise us about any special dietary requirements, allergies, medical needs or disabilities when booking. Accommodation is clean and comfortable with hot showers. Private rooms are not guaranteed. Alcoholic drinks are not included in the package. Alcohol consumption is not permitted before or while riding horses to comply with safety requirements. Responsible alcohol consumption at accommodation venues is acceptable.

5 Day Camp-Out Ride Tour

We have selected the dates of 28th August to 1st September. These rides have been very popular in the past.

We will start the ride at our stables at about 8:30 am. We have a picnic lunch at a pre-determined spot. Then the afternoon ride to the camp site. Our camp will be a horse truck especially designed for the purpose. The truck will be shifted to the next camp-site during the day while you are out riding. The sleeping will be under cover in the truck. There will be showers and toilets at the camp sites. A refrigerator and ice for keeping drinks cold. All alcohol is on a BYO basis and must not be taken during the days ride. We usually do enjoy a drink around the camp fire at night. Usually dinner will be prepared in a camp-oven over the open fire. These dinners have proven to be a highlight of the camp-out rides. A hot breakfast is also supplied.

Each rider is responsible for their own horse, feeding and watering, saddling and unsaddling and helping with the general cleanliness and tidyness of the camp.

Our rides and camp-sites are in the state forests of Amamoor, Kandanga and Imbil. There is a vast network of excellent trails. We ride through rainforest, eucalypt and plantation forests. The views are superb with interesting sightings of fauna, flora and native animals. Our horses are fit and athletic but controllable. The ride will do a large circle and on the 5th day finish back at our stables about 4:30 pm.

For more details please contact us.

What to Bring

Hat, sunscreen, insect repellant, personal toiletries and medications. Clothes and equipment for the ride - Light shirt with long sleeves for sun protection is suggested. Jodhpurs if you have them. However, if you wear jeans or similar, it is recommended you wear pantyhose or tights under them to prevent chaffing. Riding boots or footwear suitable and safe for horse riding is required. If you have your own helmet, you may find it more comfortable, however it must comply with Australian Standards. A 'bum bag' is useful on the rides to carry essentials. A light rain jacket. Casual clothes for evenings. Small camera to record spectacular views and scenes. Your sense of fun and adventure.

We can tailor our rides to suit your group or individual needs

Please enquire about non-riding partner, airport, bus or train transfers and special rides to suit all interests. Ring Graham on (+617) 5483 2798 for more information.

Recommended Accommodation Facilities

Budget farmstay accommodation in our cottage.

Ride our horses on any of our guided tours or BYO horse and ride through the State forest trails with unlimited access through our scenic property to the vast network of trails in the Amamoor, Kandanga and Imbil State Forests.

Or, maybe, just relax and enjoy the views and the bush walks.

If you are looking for somewhere to stay before or after your horse ride, we recommend the following:

1) The Imbil Railway Hotel. Phone number 0754 845 202 Clean and comfortable historic "Country Pub", built 1918, great atmosphere.

2) Lagoon Pocket B&B. Phone 0754 832 112, (click here for website).

3) Amamoor Homestead. Phone 0754 843 760, (click here for website).

4) Amamoor Lodge. Phone 0754 843 500, (click here for website).