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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5 Day MFSR Luxury
7 Day Bluff and Beyond Ride
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Price
$320.00pp inc GST
Availability
9 spaces available
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(Thursday) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Price
$800.00pp inc GST
Availability
5 spaces available
Event Details
Pre: Arrive at your accommodation from 4.00pm on Friday before the ride. please note dinner is not included this evening. Mansfield and Jamieson are about 20 minutes drive and have [...]
Event Details
Pre: Arrive at your accommodation from 4.00pm on Friday before the ride. please note dinner is not included this evening. Mansfield and Jamieson are about 20 minutes drive and have many dining options.
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 a picnic lunch and then in the afternoon we traverse the bridle tracks through quiet valleys and points of rich historical interest.
We arrive at the celebrated “Riverhouse at Howqua Dale”, a magnificent country house hotel on the banks of the Howqua River. The 6 double rooms with ensuites all have beautiful views of the garden or countryside. Enjoy a relaxing hot shower before a riverside BBQ dinner
in one of Victoria’s prettiest valleys.
Day 2: Next morning 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 wind our way back down to the farm to complete our ride. We then drive to Mansfield Regional Produce Store for lunch.
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20 (Friday) - 21 (Saturday)
Price
$200.00pp inc GST
Event Details
Event Details
Experience the beauty of the High Country that inspired ``The Man From Snowy River``
– See the Jump Scene in the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movie
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Native Bird and Wildlife
– Trotting and cantering
– River crossings
ITINERARY
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.
Ready for your next adventure?
BOOK NOWTime
All Day (Friday)
Location
Watson's Farm
296 three chain road, booroolite
Price
$100.00pp inc GST
Availability
9 spaces available
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
(Sunday) 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Price
$100.00pp 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
$60.00pp inc GST
Event Details
Event Details
These 1 hour trail rides offer an exciting experience suitable for younger children and nervous beginners.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
(Friday) 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Watsons Farm
296 three chain road, booroolite
Price
$140.00pp inc GST
Event Details
Event Details
Experience the beauty of the High Country that inspired ``The Man From Snowy River``
– See the Jump Scene in the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movie
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Native Bird and Wildlife
– Private Guides
ITINERARY
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.
Ready for your next adventure?
BOOK NOWTime
(Friday) 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Watson's Farm
296 three chain road, booroolite
Price
$100.00pp 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
(Saturday) 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Price
$140.00pp inc GST
Event Details
Event Details
Experience the beauty of the High Country that inspired ``The Man From Snowy River``
– See the Jump Scene in the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movie
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Native Bird and Wildlife
– Private Guides
ITINERARY
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.
Ready for your next adventure?
BOOK NOWTime
(Saturday) 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Watson's Farm
296 three chain road, booroolite
Price
$100.00pp 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
(Sunday) 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Price
$60.00pp inc GST
Event Details
Event Details
These 1 hour trail rides offer an exciting experience suitable for younger children and nervous beginners.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
(Sunday) 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Watsons Farm
296 three chain road, booroolite
Price
$140.00pp inc GST
Event Details
Event Details
Experience the beauty of the High Country that inspired ``The Man From Snowy River``
– See the Jump Scene in the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movie
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Native Bird and Wildlife
– Private Guides
ITINERARY
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.
Ready for your next adventure?
BOOK NOWTime
(Sunday) 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Watson's Farm
296 three chain road, booroolite
Price
$100.00pp 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
(Monday) 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Price
$60.00pp inc GST
Event Details
Event Details
These 1 hour trail rides offer an exciting experience suitable for younger children and nervous beginners.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
(Monday) 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Watsons Farm
296 three chain road, booroolite
Price
$140.00pp inc GST
Event Details
Event Details
Experience the beauty of the High Country that inspired ``The Man From Snowy River``
– See the Jump Scene in the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movie
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Native Bird and Wildlife
– Private Guides
ITINERARY
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.
Ready for your next adventure?
BOOK NOWTime
(Monday) 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Watson's Farm
296 three chain road, booroolite
Price
$100.00pp 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
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Price
$60.00pp inc GST
Event Details
Event Details
These 1 hour trail rides offer an exciting experience suitable for younger children and nervous beginners.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
(Tuesday) 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Watsons Farm
296 three chain road, booroolite
Price
$140.00pp inc GST
Event Details
Event Details
Experience the beauty of the High Country that inspired ``The Man From Snowy River``
– See the Jump Scene in the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movie
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Native Bird and Wildlife
– Private Guides
ITINERARY
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.
Ready for your next adventure?
BOOK NOWTime
(Tuesday) 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Watson's Farm
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
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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