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.
WHAT TO BRING
Essential Equipment
Shoe with a heel, 2 days of clothes, Warm Jumper, Long Pants, Swimmers (seasonal).
Toiletries
Soap and shampoo, Toothbrush and toothpaste.
Personal Equipment
Camera, Sunglasses, Personal Medical Requirements, BYO Alcoholic Drinks.
Bedding
Sleeping Bag and Pillow.
Next available overnight rides
Price
$2700.00pp inc GST
Availability
Booked Out
Event Details
Day 1: Arrive at 9.30am at our farm. We ride from our farm to the Hideout for the evening via Kate Camerons peak the site used for the jump scene [...]
Event Details
Day 1: Arrive at 9.30am at our farm. We ride from our farm to the Hideout for the evening via Kate Camerons peak the site used for the jump scene in the Man from Snowy River movie.
Day 2: After a hearty breakfast we ride along the ‘Howqua Feeder’ track into Howqua Hills for lunch. After lunch we take the river trail to ‘7 mile’ for the evening.
Day 3: We ride up Brocks Road with plenty of cantering and onto Refrigerator Gap for lunch. We then ride under the spectacular face of the “Bluff” and then up past the “Bluff Hut” and onto the “Lovick Hut” for the evening again under canvas. Here we are surrounded by the magnificent snow gums.
Day 4: We enjoy a leisurely start to the day before saddling up and riding across the peaks of this truly remarkable landscape. A brilliant day for photo’s with breathtaking cliff edges and mountains that seem to stretch on forever. We take in the views of “Picture Point”, Mt Howitt, The Cross Cut Saw, Mt Speculation and onto Mt Cobbler. We enjoy lunch on the side of Mt Magdala. We stay again under canvas at Lovick’s Hut for the evening.
Day 5: We ride across to the Bluff Hut for lunch and then ride to the summit of The Bluff. This is a most spectacular ride with amazing scenery once again. We enjoy a camp fire dinner in the evening back at Lovick’s Hut.
Day 6: We pack up camp and then ride down towards the twin dams for lunch and then down the 16 mile jeep track and “Pikes Flat” and then follow the river past ‘Bindaree Flat’ and onto ‘Flat Spur’ for the evening.
Day 7: Today we climb Mt Stirling for ‘Craigs Hut’. A half day ride to the hut and time for photo’s before horses are collected by truck and guests by bus. We travel via Merrijig for lunch before returning to the farm.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
November 30 (Saturday) - December 6 (Friday)
Price
$350.00pp 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.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive after lunch at 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 Watson’s Hut for the evening
Enjoy a spit roast dinner (we cater for other dietary requests) and evening around the open camp fire. Watch the sunset over the valley and be in awe of the colours of the sky and the excitement of the native wildlife passing through.
Relax undercover on a stretcher bed and swag.. glamping
in the bush.
Day 2: Enjoy a cooked breakfast before saddling up and taking in more spectacular views on a new trail and back down to the farmhouse arriving just before lunchtime to complete your experience.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
23 (Monday) 1:30 pm - 24 (Tuesday) 12:00 pm
Price
$1650.00pp 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 bunkhouses.
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Up to 60 river crossings.
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 stop 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 Hideout” that sits beside the Howqua River and offers rustic bunkhouse accommodation or a swag under the stars with shared bathrooms.
Day 2: Next morning we enjoy an early hearty country breakfast and start our journey up the majestic Howqua River along the high track towards “Sheepyard Flat”. It is a picturesque days riding with spectacular views over the river, tree fern gullies and long cantering sections.
We ride through Wares Flat, Whisky Flat and Tobacco Flat and into the historic Howqua Hills National Park
Day 3: A relaxing sleep in then and breakfast awaits. This is a day of relaxation where we explore the historic Howqua Hills area including ‘Sheepyard Flat’, ‘Professors Hut’, and ‘Fred Fry’s Hut’. After lunch we have time to relax and or a swim in the Howqua River.
Day 4: Again an early rise and cooked breakfast. Today we return via the river track to the ‘The Hideout’ with long cantering flats and 50 river crossings with a late lunch
Day 5: 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 farmhouse for lunch to complete our ride
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
6 (Monday) - 10 (Friday)
Location
Booroolite
296 three chain road, booroolite
Price
$3000.00pp inc GST
Availability
Booked Out
Event Details
Event Details
Mountains, rivers & wildlife : Experience all the High country has to offer on this exciting five day adventure.
– See the Jump Scene in the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movie
– Rustic overnight accommodation.
– Authentic pioneer homestead experience
– local gourmet cuisine including degustation dinner
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Many river crossings.
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 stop at our Bush Hut for a BBQ lunch and then in the
afternoon we ride to the Hideout. We then transfer by vehicle to Black Horse Park. A beautiful collection of main building and a chapel with many rooms.
We relax with a BBQ dinner in the main house.
Day 2: Next morning we transport back to the Hideout then we Next morning we enjoy an early hearty country breakfast and start our journey up the majestic Howqua River along the high track towards “Stockyard Creek”. It is a challenging days riding with spectacular views over the river, tree fern gullies and cantering sections. We stop for a pack lunch on the river bank surrounded by just mountains.
After lunch we ride through Wares Flat, Whisky Flat and Tobacco Flat and into Stockyard Creek to the Stoney families Pioneering Homestead. Enjoy a delicious dinner at the homestead with all the trimmings and then retire to your room furnished with original pioneer relics.
Day 3: A relaxing sleep in then an indulgent breakfast awaits. This is a day of relaxation where we explore the historic Howqua Hills area including ‘The Chinese Gold Diggings’, ‘Professors Hut’ and ‘Fred Fry’s Hut’.
Tonight’s dinner is a traditional roast in the homestead.
Day 4: An early rise and cooked breakfast. Today we transport the horses to Mt Stirling and climb up to Clear Hills to visit ‘Craigs Hut’ made famous in the “Man from Snowy River” movie.
Enjoy lunch at this iconic location and then we descend to King
Saddle. We transfer by vehicle to Mansfield and then enjoy a degustation dinner in one of Mansfield’s finest eateries.
We stay tonight in Mansfield.
Day 5: Next morning we enjoy breakfast in Mansfield then
transfer to our farm to ride to “Kate Cameron’s 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 farmhouse and then transfer to Mansfield for lunch at the Mansfield Regional Produce Store.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
3 (Monday) - 7 (Friday)
Price
$1200.00pp inc GST
Availability
Booked Out
Event Details
Event Details
Mountains, rivers & wildlife : Experience all the High country has to offer on this exciting three day adventure.
– See the Jump Scene in the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movie
– Quality overnight accommodation.
– local gourmet cuisine
– Spectacular 360 degree views
– Many river crossings
ITINERARY
Pre Arrive after 4.00pm at your accommodation of either the cottage or house at Riverdowns
Day 1 Depart Riverdowns ro arrive by 9.30am at our high country farming property that’s been in the Watson family for many generations.
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 our bush hut for 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 or at the Riverhouse with a beautiful view overlooking the Howqua River. Enjoy a relaxed 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
13 (Thursday) - 14 (Friday)
Location
Booroolite
296 three chain road, booroolite
Price
$750.00pp inc GST ($150.00 deposit due upon booking and balance payable by 15th January 2025)
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 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 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.
We enjoy a roast dinner and large campfire in the evening.
Day 2: 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 a late lunch to complete our ride.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
15 (Saturday) - 16 (Sunday)
Price
$3000.00pp inc GST
Availability
Booked Out
Event Details
Event Details
Mountains, rivers & wildlife : Experience all the High country has to offer on this exciting five day adventure.
– See the Jump Scene in the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movie
– Rustic overnight accommodation.
– Authentic pioneer homestead experience
– local gourmet cuisine including degustation dinner
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Many river crossings.
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 stop at our Bush Hut for a BBQ lunch and then in the
afternoon we ride to the Hideout. We then transfer by vehicle to Black Horse Park. A beautiful collection of main building and a chapel with many rooms.
We relax with a BBQ dinner in the main house.
Day 2: Next morning we transport back to the Hideout then we Next morning we enjoy an early hearty country breakfast and start our journey up the majestic Howqua River along the high track towards “Stockyard Creek”. It is a challenging days riding with spectacular views over the river, tree fern gullies and cantering sections. We stop for a pack lunch on the river bank surrounded by just mountains.
After lunch we ride through Wares Flat, Whisky Flat and Tobacco Flat and into Stockyard Creek to the Stoney families Pioneering Homestead. Enjoy a delicious dinner at the homestead with all the trimmings and then retire to your room furnished with original pioneer relics.
Day 3: A relaxing sleep in then an indulgent breakfast awaits. This is a day of relaxation where we explore the historic Howqua Hills area including ‘The Chinese Gold Diggings’, ‘Professors Hut’ and ‘Fred Fry’s Hut’.
Tonight’s dinner is a traditional roast in the homestead.
Day 4: An early rise and cooked breakfast. Today we transport the horses to Mt Stirling and climb up to Clear Hills to visit ‘Craigs Hut’ made famous in the “Man from Snowy River” movie.
Enjoy lunch at this iconic location and then we descend to King
Saddle. We transfer by vehicle to Mansfield and then enjoy a degustation dinner in one of Mansfield’s finest eateries.
We stay tonight in Mansfield.
Day 5: Next morning we enjoy breakfast in Mansfield then
transfer to our farm to ride to “Kate Cameron’s 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 farmhouse and then transfer to Mansfield for lunch at the Mansfield Regional Produce Store.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
24 (Monday) - 28 (Friday)
Price
$750.00pp inc GST ($150.00 deposit upon booking and balance due by 1/2/2025)
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 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 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.
We enjoy a roast dinner and large campfire in the evening.
Day 2: 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 a late lunch to complete our ride.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
1 (Saturday) - 2 (Sunday)
Price
$3000.00pp inc GST
Availability
Booked Out
Event Details
Event Details
Mountains, rivers & wildlife : Experience all the High country has to offer on this exciting five day adventure.
– See the Jump Scene in the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movie
– Rustic overnight accommodation.
– Authentic pioneer homestead experience
– local gourmet cuisine including degustation dinner
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Many river crossings.
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 stop at our Bush Hut for a BBQ lunch and then in the
afternoon we ride to the Hideout. We then transfer by vehicle to Black Horse Park. A beautiful collection of main building and a chapel with many rooms.
We relax with a BBQ dinner in the main house.
Day 2: Next morning we transport back to the Hideout then we Next morning we enjoy an early hearty country breakfast and start our journey up the majestic Howqua River along the high track towards “Stockyard Creek”. It is a challenging days riding with spectacular views over the river, tree fern gullies and cantering sections. We stop for a pack lunch on the river bank surrounded by just mountains.
After lunch we ride through Wares Flat, Whisky Flat and Tobacco Flat and into Stockyard Creek to the Stoney families Pioneering Homestead. Enjoy a delicious dinner at the homestead with all the trimmings and then retire to your room furnished with original pioneer relics.
Day 3: A relaxing sleep in then an indulgent breakfast awaits. This is a day of relaxation where we explore the historic Howqua Hills area including ‘The Chinese Gold Diggings’, ‘Professors Hut’ and ‘Fred Fry’s Hut’.
Tonight’s dinner is a traditional roast in the homestead.
Day 4: An early rise and cooked breakfast. Today we transport the horses to Mt Stirling and climb up to Clear Hills to visit ‘Craigs Hut’ made famous in the “Man from Snowy River” movie.
Enjoy lunch at this iconic location and then we descend to King
Saddle. We transfer by vehicle to Mansfield and then enjoy a degustation dinner in one of Mansfield’s finest eateries.
We stay tonight in Mansfield.
Day 5: Next morning we enjoy breakfast in Mansfield then
transfer to our farm to ride to “Kate Cameron’s 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 farmhouse and then transfer to Mansfield for lunch at the Mansfield Regional Produce Store.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
17 (Monday) - 21 (Friday)
Price
$3000.00pp inc GST
Availability
Booked Out
Event Details
Event Details
Mountains, rivers & wildlife : Experience all the High country has to offer on this exciting five day adventure.
– See the Jump Scene in the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movie
– Rustic overnight accommodation.
– Authentic pioneer homestead experience
– local gourmet cuisine including degustation dinner
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Many river crossings.
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 stop at our Bush Hut for a BBQ lunch and then in the
afternoon we ride to the Hideout. We then transfer by vehicle to Black Horse Park. A beautiful collection of main building and a chapel with many rooms.
We relax with a BBQ dinner in the main house.
Day 2: Next morning we transport back to the Hideout then we Next morning we enjoy an early hearty country breakfast and start our journey up the majestic Howqua River along the high track towards “Stockyard Creek”. It is a challenging days riding with spectacular views over the river, tree fern gullies and cantering sections. We stop for a pack lunch on the river bank surrounded by just mountains.
After lunch we ride through Wares Flat, Whisky Flat and Tobacco Flat and into Stockyard Creek to the Stoney families Pioneering Homestead. Enjoy a delicious dinner at the homestead with all the trimmings and then retire to your room furnished with original pioneer relics.
Day 3: A relaxing sleep in then an indulgent breakfast awaits. This is a day of relaxation where we explore the historic Howqua Hills area including ‘The Chinese Gold Diggings’, ‘Professors Hut’ and ‘Fred Fry’s Hut’.
Tonight’s dinner is a traditional roast in the homestead.
Day 4: An early rise and cooked breakfast. Today we transport the horses to Mt Stirling and climb up to Clear Hills to visit ‘Craigs Hut’ made famous in the “Man from Snowy River” movie.
Enjoy lunch at this iconic location and then we descend to King
Saddle. We transfer by vehicle to Mansfield and then enjoy a degustation dinner in one of Mansfield’s finest eateries.
We stay tonight in Mansfield.
Day 5: Next morning we enjoy breakfast in Mansfield then
transfer to our farm to ride to “Kate Cameron’s 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 farmhouse and then transfer to Mansfield for lunch at the Mansfield Regional Produce Store.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
5 (Saturday) - 9 (Wednesday)
Price
$795.00pp inc GST ($150.00 deposit and balance due by 30 days before ride)
Availability
4 spaces available
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 renovated stables.
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Limited to 12 guests
ITINERARY
Pre: Arrive Friday late afternoon / evening at Howqua Valley Views at your leisure.
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 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.
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
17 (Saturday) - 18 (Sunday)
Price
$795.00pp inc GST ($150.00 deposit and balance due by 30 days before ride)
Availability
1 space available
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 renovated stables.
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Limited to 12 guests
ITINERARY
Pre: Arrive Friday late afternoon / evening at Howqua Valley Views at your leisure.
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 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.
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
24 (Saturday) - 25 (Sunday)
Price
$424.00pp inc GST
Availability
8 spaces available
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.
ITINERARY
Pre: Arrive Friday late afternoon / evening at Howqua Lodge at your leisure.
Day 1: 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.
Day 2: Enjoy a cooked breakfast before departure.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
21 (Saturday) - 22 (Sunday)
Price
$424.00pp inc GST
Availability
8 spaces available
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.
ITINERARY
Pre: Arrive Friday late afternoon / evening at Howqua Lodge at your leisure.
Day 1: 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.
Day 2: Enjoy a cooked breakfast before departure.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
12 (Saturday) - 13 (Sunday)
Price
$424.00pp inc GST
Availability
12 spaces available
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.
ITINERARY
Pre: Arrive Friday late afternoon / evening at Howqua Lodge at your leisure.
Day 1: 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.
Day 2: Enjoy a cooked breakfast before departure.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
23 (Saturday) - 24 (Sunday)
Price
$424.00pp inc GST
Availability
12 spaces available
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.
ITINERARY
Pre: Arrive Friday late afternoon / evening at Howqua Lodge at your leisure.
Day 1: 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.
Day 2: Enjoy a cooked breakfast before departure.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
20 (Saturday) - 21 (Sunday)
Price
$1166.00pp inc GST ($220.00pp deposit and balance due 3/9/2025)
Availability
3 spaces available
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 20 river crossings.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive at 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 traverse the bridle tracks along creek beds and open tracks to the Howqua River and Howqua Valley Views for the night.
Day 2: After breakfast we ride to Running Creek Reserve for lunch and then travel the Howqua Feeder Track with spectacular views over the river and return via the Howqua River Trail with its many river crossings followed by the goat track back to Howqua Valley Views for the evening.
Day 3: Next morning 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 valley floor to the
farm house for to complete our ride.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
3 (Friday) - 5 (Sunday)
Price
$795.00pp inc GST ($150.00 deposit and balance due by 30 days before ride)
Availability
12 spaces available
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 renovated stables.
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Limited to 12 guests
ITINERARY
Pre: Arrive Friday late afternoon / evening at Howqua Valley Views at your leisure.
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 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.
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
18 (Saturday) - 19 (Sunday)
Price
$3000.00pp inc GST
Availability
Booked Out
Event Details
Event Details
Mountains, rivers & wildlife : Experience all the High country has to offer on this exciting five day adventure.
– See the Jump Scene in the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movie
– Rustic overnight accommodation.
– Authentic pioneer homestead experience
– local gourmet cuisine including degustation dinner
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Many river crossings.
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 stop at our Bush Hut for a BBQ lunch and then in the
afternoon we ride to the Hideout. We then transfer by vehicle to Black Horse Park. A beautiful collection of main building and a chapel with many rooms.
We relax with a BBQ dinner in the main house.
Day 2: Next morning we transport back to the Hideout then we Next morning we enjoy an early hearty country breakfast and start our journey up the majestic Howqua River along the high track towards “Stockyard Creek”. It is a challenging days riding with spectacular views over the river, tree fern gullies and cantering sections. We stop for a pack lunch on the river bank surrounded by just mountains.
After lunch we ride through Wares Flat, Whisky Flat and Tobacco Flat and into Stockyard Creek to the Stoney families Pioneering Homestead. Enjoy a delicious dinner at the homestead with all the trimmings and then retire to your room furnished with original pioneer relics.
Day 3: A relaxing sleep in then an indulgent breakfast awaits. This is a day of relaxation where we explore the historic Howqua Hills area including ‘The Chinese Gold Diggings’, ‘Professors Hut’ and ‘Fred Fry’s Hut’.
Tonight’s dinner is a traditional roast in the homestead.
Day 4: An early rise and cooked breakfast. Today we transport the horses to Mt Stirling and climb up to Clear Hills to visit ‘Craigs Hut’ made famous in the “Man from Snowy River” movie.
Enjoy lunch at this iconic location and then we descend to King
Saddle. We transfer by vehicle to Mansfield and then enjoy a degustation dinner in one of Mansfield’s finest eateries.
We stay tonight in Mansfield.
Day 5: Next morning we enjoy breakfast in Mansfield then
transfer to our farm to ride to “Kate Cameron’s 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 farmhouse and then transfer to Mansfield for lunch at the Mansfield Regional Produce Store.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
3 (Monday) - 7 (Friday)
Price
$3000.00pp inc GST
Availability
Booked Out
Event Details
Event Details
Mountains, rivers & wildlife : Experience all the High country has to offer on this exciting five day adventure.
– See the Jump Scene in the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movie
– Rustic overnight accommodation.
– Authentic pioneer homestead experience
– local gourmet cuisine including degustation dinner
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Many river crossings.
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 stop at our Bush Hut for a BBQ lunch and then in the
afternoon we ride to the Hideout. We then transfer by vehicle to Black Horse Park. A beautiful collection of main building and a chapel with many rooms.
We relax with a BBQ dinner in the main house.
Day 2: Next morning we transport back to the Hideout then we Next morning we enjoy an early hearty country breakfast and start our journey up the majestic Howqua River along the high track towards “Stockyard Creek”. It is a challenging days riding with spectacular views over the river, tree fern gullies and cantering sections. We stop for a pack lunch on the river bank surrounded by just mountains.
After lunch we ride through Wares Flat, Whisky Flat and Tobacco Flat and into Stockyard Creek to the Stoney families Pioneering Homestead. Enjoy a delicious dinner at the homestead with all the trimmings and then retire to your room furnished with original pioneer relics.
Day 3: A relaxing sleep in then an indulgent breakfast awaits. This is a day of relaxation where we explore the historic Howqua Hills area including ‘The Chinese Gold Diggings’, ‘Professors Hut’ and ‘Fred Fry’s Hut’.
Tonight’s dinner is a traditional roast in the homestead.
Day 4: An early rise and cooked breakfast. Today we transport the horses to Mt Stirling and climb up to Clear Hills to visit ‘Craigs Hut’ made famous in the “Man from Snowy River” movie.
Enjoy lunch at this iconic location and then we descend to King
Saddle. We transfer by vehicle to Mansfield and then enjoy a degustation dinner in one of Mansfield’s finest eateries.
We stay tonight in Mansfield.
Day 5: Next morning we enjoy breakfast in Mansfield then
transfer to our farm to ride to “Kate Cameron’s 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 farmhouse and then transfer to Mansfield for lunch at the Mansfield Regional Produce Store.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
10 (Monday) - 14 (Friday)
Price
$3000.00pp inc GST
Availability
Booked Out
Event Details
Event Details
Mountains, rivers & wildlife : Experience all the High country has to offer on this exciting five day adventure.
– See the Jump Scene in the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movie
– Rustic overnight accommodation.
– Authentic pioneer homestead experience
– local gourmet cuisine including degustation dinner
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Many river crossings.
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 stop at our Bush Hut for a BBQ lunch and then in the
afternoon we ride to the Hideout. We then transfer by vehicle to Black Horse Park. A beautiful collection of main building and a chapel with many rooms.
We relax with a BBQ dinner in the main house.
Day 2: Next morning we transport back to the Hideout then we Next morning we enjoy an early hearty country breakfast and start our journey up the majestic Howqua River along the high track towards “Stockyard Creek”. It is a challenging days riding with spectacular views over the river, tree fern gullies and cantering sections. We stop for a pack lunch on the river bank surrounded by just mountains.
After lunch we ride through Wares Flat, Whisky Flat and Tobacco Flat and into Stockyard Creek to the Stoney families Pioneering Homestead. Enjoy a delicious dinner at the homestead with all the trimmings and then retire to your room furnished with original pioneer relics.
Day 3: A relaxing sleep in then an indulgent breakfast awaits. This is a day of relaxation where we explore the historic Howqua Hills area including ‘The Chinese Gold Diggings’, ‘Professors Hut’ and ‘Fred Fry’s Hut’.
Tonight’s dinner is a traditional roast in the homestead.
Day 4: An early rise and cooked breakfast. Today we transport the horses to Mt Stirling and climb up to Clear Hills to visit ‘Craigs Hut’ made famous in the “Man from Snowy River” movie.
Enjoy lunch at this iconic location and then we descend to King
Saddle. We transfer by vehicle to Mansfield and then enjoy a degustation dinner in one of Mansfield’s finest eateries.
We stay tonight in Mansfield.
Day 5: Next morning we enjoy breakfast in Mansfield then
transfer to our farm to ride to “Kate Cameron’s 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 farmhouse and then transfer to Mansfield for lunch at the Mansfield Regional Produce Store.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
17 (Monday) - 21 (Friday)
Price
$3180.00pp inc GST
Availability
1 space available
Event Details
Event Details
Mountains, rivers & wildlife : Experience all the High country has to offer on this exciting five day adventure.
– See the Jump Scene in the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movie
– Rustic overnight accommodation.
– Authentic pioneer homestead experience
– local gourmet cuisine including degustation dinner
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Many river crossings.
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 stop at our Bush Hut for a BBQ lunch and then in the
afternoon we ride to the Hideout. We then transfer by vehicle to Black Horse Park. A beautiful collection of main building and a chapel with many rooms.
We relax with a BBQ dinner in the main house.
Day 2: Next morning we transport back to the Hideout then we Next morning we enjoy an early hearty country breakfast and start our journey up the majestic Howqua River along the high track towards “Stockyard Creek”. It is a challenging days riding with spectacular views over the river, tree fern gullies and cantering sections. We stop for a pack lunch on the river bank surrounded by just mountains.
After lunch we ride through Wares Flat, Whisky Flat and Tobacco Flat and into Stockyard Creek to the Stoney families Pioneering Homestead. Enjoy a delicious dinner at the homestead with all the trimmings and then retire to your room furnished with original pioneer relics.
Day 3: A relaxing sleep in then an indulgent breakfast awaits. This is a day of relaxation where we explore the historic Howqua Hills area including ‘The Chinese Gold Diggings’, ‘Professors Hut’ and ‘Fred Fry’s Hut’.
Tonight’s dinner is a traditional roast in the homestead.
Day 4: An early rise and cooked breakfast. Today we transport the horses to Mt Stirling and climb up to Clear Hills to visit ‘Craigs Hut’ made famous in the “Man from Snowy River” movie.
Enjoy lunch at this iconic location and then we descend to King
Saddle. We transfer by vehicle to Mansfield and then enjoy a degustation dinner in one of Mansfield’s finest eateries.
We stay tonight in Mansfield.
Day 5: Next morning we enjoy breakfast in Mansfield then
transfer to our farm to ride to “Kate Cameron’s 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 farmhouse and then transfer to Mansfield for lunch at the Mansfield Regional Produce Store.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
24 (Monday) - 28 (Friday)
Price
$2800.00pp inc GST ($560.00pp deposit upon booking and balance due 8th October 2025)
Availability
3 spaces available
Event Details
Day 1: Arrive at 9.30am at our farm. We ride from our farm to the Hideout for the evening via Kate Camerons peak the site used for the jump scene [...]
Event Details
Day 1: Arrive at 9.30am at our farm. We ride from our farm to the Hideout for the evening via Kate Camerons peak the site used for the jump scene in the Man from Snowy River movie.
Day 2: After a hearty breakfast we ride along the ‘Howqua Feeder’ track into Howqua Hills for lunch. After lunch we take the river trail to ‘7 mile’ for the evening.
Day 3: We ride up Brocks Road with plenty of cantering and onto Refrigerator Gap for lunch. We then ride under the spectacular face of the “Bluff” and then up past the “Bluff Hut” and onto the “Lovick Hut” for the evening again under canvas. Here we are surrounded by the magnificent snow gums.
Day 4: We enjoy a leisurely start to the day before saddling up and riding across the peaks of this truly remarkable landscape. A brilliant day for photo’s with breathtaking cliff edges and mountains that seem to stretch on forever. We take in the views of “Picture Point”, Mt Howitt, The Cross Cut Saw, Mt Speculation and onto Mt Cobbler. We enjoy lunch on the side of Mt Magdala. We stay again under canvas at Lovick’s Hut for the evening.
Day 5: We ride across to the Bluff Hut for lunch and then ride to the summit of The Bluff. This is a most spectacular ride with amazing scenery once again. We enjoy a camp fire dinner in the evening back at Lovick’s Hut.
Day 6: We pack up camp and then ride down towards the twin dams for lunch and then down the 16 mile jeep track and “Pikes Flat” and then follow the river past ‘Bindaree Flat’ and onto ‘Flat Spur’ for the evening.
Day 7: Today we climb Mt Stirling for ‘Craigs Hut’. A half day ride to the hut and time for photo’s before horses are collected by truck and guests by bus. We travel via Merrijig for lunch before returning to the farm.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
8 (Monday) - 14 (Sunday)
Price
$3180.00pp inc GST
Availability
10 spaces available
Event Details
Event Details
Mountains, rivers & wildlife : Experience all the High country has to offer on this exciting five day adventure.
– See the Jump Scene in the ‘Man from Snowy River’ movie
– Rustic overnight accommodation.
– Authentic pioneer homestead experience
– local gourmet cuisine including degustation dinner
– Spectacular 360 degree views.
– Many river crossings.
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 stop at our Bush Hut for a BBQ lunch and then in the
afternoon we ride to the Hideout. We then transfer by vehicle to Black Horse Park. A beautiful collection of main building and a chapel with many rooms.
We relax with a BBQ dinner in the main house.
Day 2: Next morning we transport back to the Hideout then we Next morning we enjoy an early hearty country breakfast and start our journey up the majestic Howqua River along the high track towards “Stockyard Creek”. It is a challenging days riding with spectacular views over the river, tree fern gullies and cantering sections. We stop for a pack lunch on the river bank surrounded by just mountains.
After lunch we ride through Wares Flat, Whisky Flat and Tobacco Flat and into Stockyard Creek to the Stoney families Pioneering Homestead. Enjoy a delicious dinner at the homestead with all the trimmings and then retire to your room furnished with original pioneer relics.
Day 3: A relaxing sleep in then an indulgent breakfast awaits. This is a day of relaxation where we explore the historic Howqua Hills area including ‘The Chinese Gold Diggings’, ‘Professors Hut’ and ‘Fred Fry’s Hut’.
Tonight’s dinner is a traditional roast in the homestead.
Day 4: An early rise and cooked breakfast. Today we transport the horses to Mt Stirling and climb up to Clear Hills to visit ‘Craigs Hut’ made famous in the “Man from Snowy River” movie.
Enjoy lunch at this iconic location and then we descend to King
Saddle. We transfer by vehicle to Mansfield and then enjoy a degustation dinner in one of Mansfield’s finest eateries.
We stay tonight in Mansfield.
Day 5: Next morning we enjoy breakfast in Mansfield then
transfer to our farm to ride to “Kate Cameron’s 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 farmhouse and then transfer to Mansfield for lunch at the Mansfield Regional Produce Store.
Ready for your next adventure?
Book NowTime
All Day (Friday)
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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