OVERNIGHT RIDES SCHEDULE


Listed below is a brief description of some our overnight rides followed by a calendar of our latest availability.

PRICE: from $400.00pp inc GST  

  • Spectacular 360 degree views

  • Overnight accommodation in rustic bunkhouse.

  • Fully Catered breakfast, lunch, dinner.

  • See the jump scene from the “Man from Snowy River” movie.

ITINERARY

1 DAY 2 NIGHT MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER RIDE - $424.00pp INC GST

Friday: Arrive Friday late afternoon / evening at Howqua Lodge at your leisure.

 Saturday: Enjoy a pancake breakfast before departing Howqua Lodge for a 20 minute 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 our Bush Hut for a BBQ 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 Howqua Lodge for a relaxing hot shower and a BBQ dinner around the campfire overlooking the Howqua Valley.

Sunday: Enjoy a cooked breakfast before departure. The rest of the day is up to you. We are located in the valley below Mt Buller so why not organise a day at the snow?

2 DAY 2 NIGHT HOWQUA RIVER RIDE - $795.00pp INC GST

FRIDAY:

Arrive at the Hideout at your leisure from 4.00pm. Meal not included this evening.

SATURDAY:

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 set off from our farm and ride through to the Dungeon Gully and then traverse the bridle tracks along creek beds and open tracks to the Howqua River and the ‘Hideout’ for lunch.

After lunch we then follow the high track up the river through Running Creek Reserve with spectacular views over the river. Our return is via the river track with many crossings and exciting cantering sections.

Enjoy a relaxing hot shower before a BBQ dinner around the campfire.

SUNDAY:

We start our day with 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.

2 DAY 2 NIGHT HOWQUA VALLEY RIDE - $795.00pp INC GST

FRIDAY:
Arrive at Howqua Valley Views at your leisure from 4.00pm. Meal not included this evening.

SATURDAY:
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 our bush 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.

SUNDAY:

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.

2 DAY 2 NIGHT LUXURY RIDE AND FLY FISHING TOUR (MID-WEEK) - $1484.00pp INC GST

PRE:

Arrive at your accommodation from 4.00pm.

DAY 1:

Drive to our farm by 9.30am at our high country farming property that’s been in the Watson family for many generations.

We trek our way from our farm and ride up to spectacular 360 degree views whilst we 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 pass through the Dungeon Gully and then traverse the bridle tracks along creek beds and open tracks to the Howqua River and our destination ‘River Downs’ for a late lunch.

After lunch and as the afternoon draws to a close this offers the optimum fly fishing conditions. With the expertise of your fly fishing guide and his secret locations you enjoy a 3 hour late afternoon session. Please note fly fishing is catch and release. 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.

Next available overnight rides

30nov - 6decAll Day7 Day "Man from Snowy River" Celebration Ride(All Day) Availability: Booked Out Price: $2700.00pp inc GST
23dec - 24dec 231:30 pmdec 242 Day 1 Night Man from Snowy River Ride Camping Ride1:30 pm - 12:00 pm (24) Availability: Booked Out Price: $350.00pp inc GST
6jan - 10All Day5 Day 4 Night Howqua River Ride(All Day) Availability: Booked Out Price: $1650.00pp inc GST
3feb - 7All Day5 Day 'Man from Snowy River' and Heritage Ride(All Day) Availability: Booked Out Price: $3000.00pp inc GST
13feb - 14All Day2 Day 2 night Private Luxury Ride(All Day) Availability: Booked Out Price: $1200.00pp inc GST
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Michael and Sally Watson

PHONE: (03) 5777 3552
EMAIL: info@watsonstrailrides.com.au

ADDRESS: 296 Three Chain Rd, Booroolite, Victoria, 3724
MAIL: PO Box 207. Mansfield VIC 3724

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