Horse Riding in Tasmania
Whether you want to explore Tasmania’s stunning coastlines, rugged bushland or alpine terrain, a horse riding experience offers a unique perspective. Guided horse rides are available across the state, ranging from leisurely beach walks to multi-day highland treks with accommodation included. These small groups tours will see you exploring quiet backroads and little-trodden trails that few have the privilege to traverse.
Cradle Country Adventures offers spectacular rides across the Speeler Plain, accompanied by views of Cradle Mountain, Mt. Roland and Barn Bluff. They also offer multi-day horse treks along the Tasmanian Trail, a 480-kilometre-long route that stretches from Devonport in the north to Dover in the south. You can explore the wildlife-filled grasslands of Narawntapu National Park on their Bakers Beach tour, with sweeping views across Bass Strait, the Great Western Tiers and Mount Roland all part of the experience.
In the south of the state, why not spend a day horse riding through the beautiful Huon Valley with the team from Horse Haven Farmstay. Based in the scenic town of Judbury, they offer small group horse riding adventures over the region’s rolling hills and through the heart of Tasmania’s apple-growing country.
Horse Riding Tasmania offers both beach and bush rides, all just a short drive from Hobart. You can explore the beautiful Tasmanian State Forest and canter along 7 Mile Beach or opt for a multi-day experience that includes riding, equine psychology, grooming and saddling lessons.
Based in the state’s north is Australian Horse Adventures, which operates multi-day horse riding tours through some of Tasmania’s most breathtaking landscapes. From the saddle, you’ll discover majestic beaches, historic towns and scenic countryside, as well as overnighting in charming B&Bs.
For a more laid-back equine experience, you can book a tour of Hobart with Heritage Horse Drawn Carriages. Seated in an open carriage pulled by two horses, you will be transported back to the colonial years as you pass the sandstone warehouses of Salamanca and the quaint cottages of Battery Point. They offer a range of experiences that include high tea and champagne, as well as exclusive tours of Castle Phoenix near Geeveston.
East Beach, Low Head. Credit Chris Crerar
Horseriding on Bakers Beach, Narawntapu National Park. Located on Tasmania's central north coast, Narawntapu National Park stretches from Greens Beach on the mouth of the Tamar River to Bakers Beach in the west and is one of the best places to view free-ranging wildlife in the state. There's also a 26-kilometre horse riding trail, with holding yards for overnight stays. Credit S. Group
Horseriding on Bakers Beach, Narawntapu National Park. Credit S. Group
Heritage Horse Drawn Carriages, immerse you in the history and romance of Colonial Hobart by touring the Battery Point area and Salamanca Place driven by a pair of horses pulling an open carriage. Credit Tanya Challice Photography
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