Horseback Riding in Australia
BOOMERANG TRAIL |
Experience the beautiful and diverse landscape of Australia’s Mid North Coast, of New South Wales, astride fit and well trained horses. The Boomerang Trail is a stationary ride, returning each evening to the 60 acre farm property of ‘Kerewong’ where your hosts will make you feel right at home.
You will follow quiet narrow horse trails, 4WD tracks, fire trails and forest roads through the Comboyne State Forest experiencing pockets of rainforests, creek crossings, a historic timber railway line, Eucalypt forests and steep ridges. Combine this with rolling farmlands, a visit to a local winery and a ride along the beach where the Pacific Ocean is sprawled for mile after mile of desertion, and you have an impressive taste of Australia.
While at the farm property and out riding you will have the opportunity to see wildlife and flora unique to Australia. Wallabies, goannas, king parrots, cockatoos, and galahs are all around. The property used to be an Australian Native Nursery so you are spoiled by banksia trees, kangaroo paw plants, bottlebrush, lilly pilly, macadamia trees, lemon- scented eucalypt, myrtle trees, and magnolia trees, along with the colorful birds that visit them.
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| Itinerary |
| Day 1: | You will be picked up from Kendall Railway Station or Port Macquarie Airport in the afternoon. You will have a chance to unwind, unpack and freshen up before dinner. |
| Day 2: | Today you will ride through the hilly terrain of the Kerewong State Forest with eucalypt forests and rainforests. There is a creek side picnic ground in the middle of the forest for lunch with the opportunity to swim in a rock pool swimming hole. Arrive back to the homestead in time to enjoy an afternoon drink on the verandah, before dinner is served. 3-4 hours riding. |
| Day 3: | This ride will take you to impressive Comboyne Mountain (2,200ft), which is the peak you see from the riding centre. There is a magnificent 360 degree view at the peak of the mountain where you will enjoy a well deserved lunch break, before descending back home. A delicious dinner and good company awaits you at the homestead. 5 hours riding. |
| Day 4: | Morning ride through neighboring farm properties and stop at a hidden waterfall. Return to the riding centre for a relaxing lunch on the veranda and then enjoy a quiet afternoon resting, swimming in the pool, have a massage (booking on request), visit a nearby Macadamia Farm and café, go for a bush walk, watch horses and kangaroos in the fields, feed the parrots and other birds. 2-3 hours riding.
Optional whale watching tour (season is May to November) and visit to koala hospital (extra charge). |
| Day 5: | Long day ride, starting along a historic timber railway line, to a local winery. Creek crossings and ample opportunities to watch wildlife- Wallabies, Black Cockatoo’s, Goanna’s). On arrival taste the local produce while looking over the vineyards. Transfer back to riding centre. 5-6 hours riding.
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| Day 6: | Fabulous Beach ride along the Pacific Ocean. Look out for dolphins in the waves and a close encounter with kangaroos. Lunch in the dunes or at a local café. Transfer by horse trailer. 2 hours riding. |
| Day 7: | This long ride will allow you to admire the beautiful green rolling and fertile farmland of the Comboyne Plateau. On clear days, wonder at the views to the Pacific Ocean. In the evening, an authentic Aussie Barbecue will serve as your farewell dinner. 5-6 hours riding. |
| Day 8: | After breakfast you will be transferred back to Kendall Railway station or Port Macquarie Airport for your departure connection. |
| THIS ITINERARY IS FLEXIBLE. CHANGES MAY OCCUR DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. |
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| Pricing and Dates |
| Meeting Point | Port Macquarie Airport or Kendall Railway Station, NSW |
| Length of Ride | 8 days, 7 nights and 6 days riding. |
| Riding Ability | Advanced Strong Intermediate Intermediate |
| Group Size | Minimum-1 Maximum-4 |
| Riding Per Day | 2-6 hours |
| Pace | Moderate |
| Tack | English style endurance and all purpose saddles, snaffle and bitless bridles |
| Horses | Arab, Arab cross and one quarter horse |
| Weight Limit | 180 lbs |
| 2009 Dates | Year Round, Sunday- Sunday, every second week unless stated otherwise.
Jan 4-11, Jan 15-22 (Thurs), Feb 1-8, Feb 15-22, Mar 1-8, Mar 15-22, Mar 29- Apr 5, Apr 16-23, May 17-24, Jun 21-28, Jul 5-12, Jul 19-26, Aug 2-9, Aug 16-23, Sep 6-13, Sep 20-27, Oct 4-11, Oct 18-25, Nov 1-8, Nov 15-22, Dec 2 -9 (Wed), Dec 16-23 (Wed) |
| 2009 Price | $1,405
Non-Rider $775 |
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