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This trip is based at a secluded equestrian-farm, an
idyllic property hidden in the upper reaches of the Lorne Valley,
offering excellent food and service. This weeklong program offers riding
through stunning forest and farmland.
On six days we ride through the beautiful and diverse landscape of
Australia’s New South Wales Mid North Coast. There will be lots of
opportunities to see wildlife in their natural habitat. We follow quiet
little trails, 4WD Tracks and Fire Trails through 20.000 hectares
(50,000 acres) of State Forest with Eucalypt Forests, pockets of
Rainforests, Waterfalls, Creek crossings, historic timber railway lines.
Climb up and descend along steep ridges, pass through rolling Farmland.
We visit a local winery, cafes and a Macadamia Farm to taste the unique
products from this region, and ride along the Pacific Ocean on
kilometres of long deserted beaches.
We will climb up to the picturesque Comboyne Plateau, an elevated
farming region of green rolling hills with breathtaking views to the
Pacific Ocean.
In the evenings refresh yourself with a swim in the heated pool, then
relax and enjoy the natural beauty around the farm, the view from the
veranda of your private cottage or share drinks and stories with fellow
riders in the large communal area of the lodge, where guests and
tour guides have dinner together. A sumptuous meal with
complimentary wine and coffee served beside a crackling log fire in the
cooler months or, in summer alfresco on the verandah. Then retire to the comfort of beautiful bedrooms and awake next
morning to a leisurely country breakfast.
The horse quality and special training sets the pace of this ride with
long trots and canters.
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Rates: accommodations, all meals except 1 lunch at
a local cafe and 1 dinner at a local pub,
complimentary table wine with dinner ,
6 riding days including one
day on the beach
8 days/ 7 nights
add Taxes:
10% VAT
Dates 2008: $
1,375
Non rider
$675
-- based on AUS$
1480 / AUS$ 730
07/06-07/13 07/20-07/27 08/03-08/10
08/17-08/24 09/07-09/14 09/21-09/28
10/05-10/12 10/19-10/26 11/02-11/09
11/16-11/23 11/30-12/07 12/14-12/21
Dates 2009: $
1,375
Non
rider $765
-- based on AUS$
1480 / AUS$ 800
01/04-01/11 01/15-01/22 02/01-02/08
02/15-02/22 03/01-03/08 03/15-03/22
03/29-04/05 04/16-04/23 05/03-05/10
05/17-05/24 06/09-06/16 06/21-06/28
07/05-07/12 07/19-07/26 08/02-08/09
08/16-08/23 09/06-09/13 09/06-09/13
09/20-09/27 10/04-10/11 10/18-10/25
11/01-11/08 11/15-11/22 12/02-12/09
12/16-12/23
availability & reservation
Transfer: included from Port Maquarie
- or from Kendall train station .. in the
late afternoon
Tack:
English Style light weight endurance and general purpose
saddles and snaffle bridles
Horses:
Pure and part bred Arabians, Arab -Quarter horse
crosses
Pace: Moderate with trots and canters
Level:
Intermediate +
Min/Max Riders: 1-4
Note: minimum riding age is 18
maximum weight 180 lbs
Safety helmets (can be provided) and heeled riding shoes or - boots are
compulsory for riding.
Change for 2009: 6 riding days including one day
on the beach (4 days of 4-6 hours in saddle; 1 day of 2-3 hour ride, 1
day of 2 hour beach ride) 7 nights accommodation: Private Cabin
(double/twin) or in Main Lodge (single/double/twin); all rooms with own
bathroom; all meals except 1 lunch at local café; soft drinks, wine with
dinner transfer Port Macquarie airport or
Kendall train station (fixed times).
Accommodations:
There are two types of accommodation:
1. Studio-style cabin, in private surroundings with view over the horse
paddocks and eucalypt forests, with shower/toilet, veranda,
air-conditioning, fridge, coffee&tea facilities. Ideal for a couple or
two singles travelling together.
2. Single or double room with ensuite in the main guesthouse building
“Kerewong Lodge”.
The Lodge also has a large communal entertainment area for guests, to
sit together and have meals and drinks in a family atmosphere. There
also is a wide veranda to relax after a day ride and enjoy the
magnificent view of the garden with native plants and trees, the large
horse paddocks and valley.
Heated swimming pool.
Meals: Saddlebag lunch or lunch brought by 4WD vehicle.
Dinner consists of international and Australian specialties.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in the afternoon. Transfer from Kendall Railway
Station or Port Macquarie.
Day 2: Ride through the hilly terrain of the
Kerewong State Forest with eucalypt forests and rain forests. Stop at a
creek side picnic ground in the middle of the forest for lunch with the
opportunity to swim in a rock-pool swimming hole.
Day 3:
Ride to impressive Comboyne Mountain, which peak can be seen from the riding
centre. Magnificent 360 view at the top. Horses and riders enjoy a
well-deserved lunch break at the peak, before starting heading back home.
Day 4:
Farmland ride to Pear Trees Farm, a guesthouse-farm nestled in a
secluded valley surrounded by Eucalyptus forests. Creek crossings and
ample opportunity to watch wildlife (eg Kangaroos,
Wallabies,
Black Cockatoo’s, Goanna’s).
Day 5:
Fabulous Beach ride along the Pacific Ocean. Possible close encounter with
kangaroos. Lunch in the dunes or at the Lorne Macadamia Nut Farm. Transfer
by horse-float.
Day 6:
Long day ride, starting along a historic timber railway line, to a local
winery. Taste the local produce while looking over the vineyards. Transfer
back to the riding centre.
Day 7:
Ride to the beautiful green rolling and fertile farmland of the Comboyne
Plateau. On clear days views to the Pacific Ocean.
Day 8: Departure after breakfast. Transfer to
Kendall Railway station or Port Macquarie.
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