WATSON'S MOUNTAIN COUNTRY TRAIL RIDES
Experience the beauty and history of the Victorian High Country on horseback.
Michael and Sally Watson welcome you to a high country adventure experience. Our trail rides range from 1 – 3 hour Short Rides through to a 2 Day luxury horse ride and a 5 Day Man from Snowy River and Heritage horse ride. We are open all year round and our horse riding tours are 3 hours driving time north east of Melbourne near the township of Mansfield. We run Our Rides 7 days a week through all seasons, be it in the warmth of an oilskin coat in the cool weather or enjoying relief from the heat in a high country summer.
This is your first step to experiencing the beauty and history of the Victorian High Country on horseback.
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1 Day 2 Night Man from Snowy River Ride
1 Hour
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2 Day 2 Night Howqua Valley Ride
2 Day Luxury Ride
2 Day Luxury Ride and Fly Fishing Tour
2 hour
3 Day 3 Night Luxury Ride
3 Hour
5 Day 5 Night Howqua River Ride
5 Day MFSR Luxury
7 Day Bluff and Beyond Ride
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overnight rides
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Price
$90.00pp inc GST
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Spectacular views, suitable for beginner 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.
Ready for your next adventure?
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(Monday) 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Price
$800.00pp inc GST
Event Details
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’ [...]
Event Details
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 stop at “Dungeon Hut” for lunch enjoying a picnic lunch and then in the afternoon we traverse the bridle tracks through quiet valleys and points of rich historical interest.
Then luxuriate at the end of the day in your fully renovated Historic Miners Cottage complete with spa bath for the evening. Enjoy an intimate dinner with our regional produce hamper supplied by our local Mansfield Regional Produce Store.
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.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
24 (Tuesday) - 25 (Wednesday)
Location
Booroolite
296 three chain road, booroolite
Price
$90.00pp inc GST
Event Details
Event Details
Spectacular views, suitable for beginner 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.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Price
$90.00pp inc GST
Event Details
Event Details
Spectacular views, suitable for beginner 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.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
(Friday) 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Price
$450.00pp inc GST
Availability
BOOKED OUT
Event Details
Event Details
Mountains, rivers & wildlife : Experience all the High country has to offer on this exciting two day adventure.
– 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.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
28 (Saturday) - 29 (Sunday)
Location
Booroolite
296 three chain road, booroolite
AN AUTHENTIC
HIGH COUNTRY EXPERIENCE
YEARS
Operating trail rides over 2 generations.
HORSES
Actively working with us.
YEAR OLD
Working farm and stables.
YEARS
Living in the High Country
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CONTACT US
Michael and Sally Watson
PHONE (03) 5777 3552
FAX (03) 5775 1757
EMAIL info@watsonstrailrides.com.au
ADDRESS 296 Three Chain Rd, Booroolite, Victoria, 3724
MAIL PO Box 207. Mansfield VIC 3724
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