The World’s 10 Best Australia Horseback Riding Tours

1.3- Hour Wine and Harvest the Hunter Horse Tour in Pokolbin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $106Our pick

Travel between three Pokolbin venues by horse-drawn carriage during this three-hour Hunter Valley outing. Guides including Jade, Hayden, Liam, Monique, and Rob have led departures featuring private wine tastings, local cheese or chocolate, and country views. The stops vary with availability, so expect a flexible mix of wineries and produce shops.

“Excellent activity, book earlier in the day on a hot day. Not disabled friendly or parents who can't get through a buggy ride. We had a wonderful experience and had planned ahead for parents.”

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2.Hunter Valley: Sunset Horse Riding Tour 90min

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 43 reviews · 1h 30m · from $123

Meet your guide and horse at Hunter Valley Resort for a gentle 90-minute ride through bushland and farmland near Pokolbin. The English-speaking guide keeps the group at a walking pace, making this suitable for beginners. Sunset views toward the Broken Back Range are the main event. Bring closed-toe shoes, arrive 30 minutes early, and note the 110 kg weight limit.

“it was really fun! Ashleigh was a amazing guide and she was very reassuring and kind to all the horses and us. It was my mums birthday and it was her present and she adored the horses and had the best time. We will be back in the future!”

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3.Horse and Quad bike tour with a visit to a Petting Zoo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $128

At KUR-Cow Barnwell Farm near Kuranda, you get a 30-minute guided horse ride, a 30-minute ATV adventure, and time with farm animals. Children receive individual ATV instruction and a short test ride, while adults can ride through rainforest, cross a creek, and try mini mustering. Helmets and vests are provided.

“Beautiful, amazing, really great adventure! Very recommended ! The team was very kind and all the farm area is very clean , the animals are well treated”

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4.Horse Riding, Koalas & Kangaroos – Wild Australia: Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $661

You’ll spend 11 to 12 hours with a private guide and driver, starting with Sydney Harbour views before heading north for Berowra bushland, Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary, and horseback riding at Glenworth Valley. Guide Matt can adjust the day, with wildlife, beaches, Aboriginal engravings, tastings, and professional photos included.

“Matt when out of his way to make this a great day and experience. We had so much fun, enjoying not only what’s shown but some special other stops that added to the experience. I highly recommend this experience.”

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5.Hunter Valley Horse Ride – 90 Minutes -Vineyard & Mountain Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $98Best value

Ride at a calm walking pace through Pokolbin bushland, farmland, and vineyard country on a steady horse. Beginners and groups are welcome, but riders must be at least 13, wear enclosed shoes, and weigh no more than 110kg. Arrive 30 minutes early for helmet fitting, instructions, and waivers.

“We were a group of both experienced and novice riders. We wanted an enjoyable ride with dead broke horses and that was what we got in these Standard Breds. The ride scenery was a pleasant view of parts of Hunter Valley. The trail doesRead more”

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6.Kuranda: 60 minute Guided Horse Trail Ride & Petting Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $126

Spend three hours at KUR-Cow Barnwell Farm near Kuranda, with a 60-minute beginner-friendly horse ride through paddocks and rainforest tracks, followed by time at the petting farm. Staff provide safety gear, instructions, and a horse suited to the guided ride. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“the staff were amazing and the guide was excellent and the horse ride was so beautiful, scenic and spectacular”

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7.Petaluma: Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $138

You will join the Hallmark Farm team for a helmet fitting, safety briefing, and 45-minute guided ride through Petaluma vineyards. Expect gentle instruction, photo stops, hill views, and possible kangaroo sightings. Afterward, taste Petaluma and Croser wines at the cellar door, on the deck or beside the fire.

“Instructor was so kind and really put us at ease. Horses were magnificent.”

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8.Melbourne: Full-Day Horses, Wine, and Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $205

Spend eight hours beyond Melbourne with an English-speaking guide such as Tamara, visiting Living Legends racehorse retirement village, Gisborne Peak Winery, and Holgate Country Pub & Brewhouse. You get morning tea, horse entry, pizza lunch, wine, and beer tastings, with kangaroo sightings possible at Woodlands Historic Park.

“Tamara was the best tour guide. ***** Excellent knowledge of the area and each stop. My favorite part was the morning tea and horses. Highly recommend”

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9.Horse Riding Adventure in the Outback

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $115

At Yarraman Territory, about 25 minutes from central Darwin, Marc and his team match you with a trained Australian stock horse for a 3.5-hour morning of bush riding, camp drafting, and cattle or buffalo work. Beginners can learn from scratch, while experienced riders can sharpen their skills in a relaxed private setting.

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10.Kuranda 60 minute Horse Trail Ride and Petting Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $128

Spend about three hours at KUR-Cow Barnwell Farm near Kuranda, with a guided 60-minute horse ride through paddocks and rainforest tracks, followed by time at the petting farm. Guides pair you with a horse, provide helmets and safety vests, and adjust their approach to your riding experience.

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