Sydney Surrounds
Barrington Tops Over 1,200 sq km of unspoilt wilderness, from subtropical rainforest to...
Blue Mountains Experience the spectacular blue-hazed cliffs and canyons of the Blue Mountains.
Central Coast Pristine beaches backed by a lush hinterland.
Hawkesbury River A fascinating mix of natural attractions and a peaceful country ambience.
Hawkesbury Valley The Hawkesbury River winds its way through a fertile valley.
Hunter Valley World-class wines complemented by superb cuisine and boutique accommodation.
Kiama Shellharbour and Surrounds A string of dazzling beaches at the end of the Grand Pacific Drive.
Lake Macquarie and Surrounds A vast aquatic playground four times the size of Sydney Harbour.
Newcastle A vibrant cosmopolitan city perched between a working harbour and beautiful beaches.
Port Stephens, Forster and Surrounds Golden beaches, a picturesque bay and inlets
Southern Highlands The Highland's gentle green hills produce excellent wines and beautiful formal gardens.
Upper Hunter Endowed with rolling plains and rugged mountains, the Upper Hunter has a taste for the good life.
Wollongong and Surrounds The State’s third largest city has reinvented itself as an escape...
On horseback
Fast facts
- The mountains and native forests of New South Wales are best discovered from the saddle of a horse.
- Great horse riding locations are Barrington Tops National Park, Glen Innes, the Snowy Mountains, Glenworth Valley, and the Blue Mountains.
Why go there
There are many wonderful places to go horse riding in New South Wales, but there are two quintessential rides that touch on what makes this nation what it is.
The first reflects Australia’s love of the ‘larrikin’ - a sense of boisterous humour and enjoyment. This is nicely reflected in the Pub Crawl by Horseback.
The journey begins at Bullock Mountain Homestead in Glen Innes, where you meet a horse named either ‘Tequilla’, ‘Stout’, ‘Hahn’ or ‘Whiskey’. The pub-crawling Bushranger Ride departs next morning.
From then on its four days of riding through the magnificent New England High Ranges.
The second ride is through the snow gums and ridges of the Snowy Mountains, the place of legends, and the inspiration for the famous poem – the Man from Snowy River.
Explore the breathtaking scenery of the Kosciuzsko National Park, with treks lasting up to six days and evenings spent around the campfire.
Closer to Sydney is Australia’s largest horse riding centre, Glenworth Valley, on The Central Coast. You can explore around 3,000 lush green acres on your own or with a guide.
More guided trail rides are available in the Megalong Valley in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains, a two-hour-drive west of Sydney.
Don’t miss
- Searching for wild brumbies in the Snowy Mountains with Reynella Alpine Horseback Safaris
- Camping among mountain peaks below the Southern Cross star system with Snowy Wilderness
- Getting out of the saddle and trying kayaking, quad-bike tours, abseiling at Glenworth Valley
- Inspiring Blue Mountains scenery from the back of a horse with Werriberri Trail Rides or Blue Mountains Horse Riding
