– See the Jump Scene in the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movie
– Overnight accomodation in rustic bunkhouse.
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Up to 6 river crossings.

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Pre: Arrive at our accommodation the ‘Hideout’

Day 1: Enjoy a cooked breakfast before departing the ‘Hideout’ for a short drive to our high country farming property that’s been in the Watson family for many generations.

We then set off on our ‘Man from Snowy River’ experience on horseback. We ride up to spectacular 360 degree views and along the way, watch out for the wildlife that often takes a look at us, including kangaroos, wallabies and the amazing birdlife. We ride to the Hut for lunch.

After lunch we depart the Dungeon Gully and then traverse the bridle tracks along creek beds and open tracks to the Howqua River and the ‘Hideout’. We enjoy a roast dinner and large campfire in the evening.

Day 2: After a cooked breakfast we follow the high track up the river through Running Creek Reserve with spectacular views over the river.

We enjoy a pack saddle lunch and then return via the river track with many crossings and exciting cantering sections. We return to the ‘Hideout’ for the evening with a BBQ dinner and campfire fun.

Day 3: Next morning we enjoy a hearty country breakfast that gives you a big energy boost before we set off down the high track and then head for “Kate Camerons Peak” where we see the perilously steep hill where the famous jump scene from the movie was filmed.

We wind our way back down to the valley floor to the farm house for lunch to complete our ride.

– See the Jump Scene in the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movie
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Native Bird and Wildlife
– Trotting and cantering
– River crossings

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Offered mainly on Saturdays these rides join the first day of our popular 2 day rides. Rides leave from our farm and travel up to a ridgeline that affords spectacular 360 degree views of the High Country and the Delatite Valley looking towards Mansfield. We then descend to our bus hut for a picnic lunch. After lunch we traverse creek beds and bridle trails as we make our way through to the Howqua Valley. We cross the Howqua river many times and finish our ride at the accommodation used on our 2 day rides. Here we enjoy a refreshment before transferring by vehicle back to the farm.

– See the Jump Scene in the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movie
– Quality overnight accommodation.
– Authentic pioneer homestead experience
– local gourmet cuisine including degustation dinner
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Fly fishing lesson

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive at 9.30am at our high country farming property that’s been in the Watson family for many generations.

After saddling up, we set off on our ‘Man from Snowy River’ experience on horseback. We ride up to spectacular 360 degree views and along the way, watch out for the wildlife that often takes a look at us, including kangaroos, wallabies and Australia’s largest bird of flight, the wedge tail eagle.

We arrive at River Downs a peaceful cottage on the banks of the Howqua River for lunch.

Enjoy a 2 hour fly fishing session in the afternoon with your personal guide.

Enjoy a relaxing hot shower before a riverside BBQ dinner in one of Victoria’s prettiest valleys.

Day 2: Breakfast is supplied in the cottage and then we then set off for “Kate Camerons Peak” where we see the perilously steep hill where the famous jump scene from the “Man from Snowy River” movie was filmed. We wind our way back down to the farm to complete our ride. We then drive to Mansfield Regional Produce Store for lunch.

Ride up to spectacular 360 degree views and along the way, watch out for the wildlife that often takes a look at us, including kangaroos, wallabies and Australia’s largest bird of flight, the wedge tail eagle. We point our where the famous downhill scene from the “Man from Snowy River” movie was filmed and stop for photo opportunities at the highest peak. After the ride you are invited into our farmhouse for a cool or warm drink to complete your experience. This ride offers trotting and cantering and we recommend the ride for children over 10 years of age and adults. Suits beginners to experienced riders.

– See the Jump Scene in the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movie
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Native Bird and Wildlife
– Private Guides

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Rides leave from our farm and travel up to 360 degree views of the High Country and the Delatite Valley looking towards Mansfield. We visit the site of where the “Man from Snowy River” galloped down the mountainside from the movie whilst overlooking Mt Buller to the east and Lake Eildon to the west. We offer trotting and cantering during the ride for the more experienced riders whilst catering for beginners at a slower pace on the same ride. We recommend this ride for older children and adults of all riding abilities from first time beginners to experienced riders.

Ride up to spectacular 360 degree views and along the way, watch out for the wildlife that often takes a look at us, including kangaroos, wallabies and Australia’s largest bird of flight, the wedge tail eagle. We point our where the famous downhill scene from the “Man from Snowy River” movie was filmed and stop for photo opportunities at the highest peak. After the ride you are invited into our farmhouse for a cool or warm drink to complete your experience. This ride offers trotting and cantering and we recommend the ride for children over 10 years of age and adults. Suits beginners to experienced riders.