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
– Overnight accomodation in rustic bunkhouse.
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Up to 6 river crossings.

ITINERARY

Pre: Arrive Friday evening at Howqua Valley Views.

Day 1: Enjoy a cooked breakfast before departing Howqua Valley Views 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 bird life.

We ride to the Dungeon Hut for a picnic lunch.

After lunch we ride through creek beds and bridle tracks to our accommodation at Howqua Valley Views, a bunkhouse converted from stables. There are 4 bunkrooms with 2 bathrooms.

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

Day 2: We enjoy a hearty country breakfast that gives you a big energy boost before we set off for “Kate Camerons Peak” where we see the perilously steep hill where the famous jump scene from the movie was filmed. We then head down to the farm for lunch to complete our ride.

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.

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.

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
– Overnight accomodation in rustic bunkhouse.
– Spectacular 360 degree views.

ITINERARY

Pre: Arrive Friday late afternoon / evening at Home Station Lodge at your leisure.

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

Upon arrival you are greeted by the Watson family and fitted with your riding gear and provided with tuition before setting out on your experience on horseback.

You 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.

The ride takes you to the famous ‘jump scene’ from the “Man from Snowy River” movie.

You then descend to the Dungeon Hut for a picnic lunch.

After lunch you ride up to another spectacular peak overlooking the high country on one side and the valley on the other before descending back to the farm.

A short drive back to Home Station Lodge for a relaxing hot shower and a BBQ dinner around the campfire overlooking the Delatite Valley.

Day 2: Enjoy a cooked breakfast before departure.

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.