Blue Mountains Horse Riding Adventures
2000 Awesome Acres!
ESCORTED TRAIL RIDES
The Explorer Trail Rides..
the best horse riding trails found in Australia!
The property is simply awesome and its huge - its over 2000 stunning acres. So take a ride of unparalleled beauty and scenic panorama through to an area of wilderness with an experienced guide.
NB All products sold are subject to our Terms and Conditions.
* Always check what is now being offered post COVID we have reduced our offerings at the moment!
The Wilderness Riding Tour $75 - one hour
This ride is a true wilderness experience. You go past the pioneers bush set in the pastures and then along into the pristine forest area with its extensive views of those awesome cliffs of the Blue Mountains escarpments. Along the way there's the chance to see our family of kangaroos. This ride lets you enjoy what makes the Blue Mountains so special, its stunning scenery and lots of fresh air. Horses for all levels of your riding skill.
MORNING RIDE TIMES: 9am 10am 11 am
AFTERNOON RIDE TIMES 1pm 2pm 3pm
* Always check what is now being offered post COVID we have reduced our offering at the moment!
Please arrive 30 minutes prior - all riding times are strictly adhered to as the horses will be leaving the yards at the timeslot. Your ride leave at the allocated time and returns at the allocated time, so the next riders are not inconvenienced.
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After your ride, don't rush about .....
Savour the moment. Sit back and relax
Grab your favorite beverage and head over to our new Beer Garden in the Bush.. there is plenty of space!
Enjoy any of our specialty food and beverage options.
Try our great Wine/Beer/Cider Sampler range.
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Wine & Cheese Tasting Platter $40pp
Tempt the palate with a great selection of fruits, cheeses, breads and meats, together with 3 great wines to match and explore the taste buds. Very different and a special treat just for two!
The Cider Sampler $40 pp
Enjoy your escape in the country with a sampler of ciders perfectly matched with a selection of regional cheeses in a sensational platter. Sit back, relax and take in the serenity. Cider is low in alcohol, so you can enjoy your visit to our unique venue.
End your awesome ride with the Ultimate Country Picnic
A private table is set up for your ultimate country getaway experience. a picnic with meats, salads, olives and cheeses,
$275 for two - a great escape
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Enjoy a Ploughmans Tasting Platter
Selection of meats, fruits, cheeses and breads
$27.00 per person
Sit and Sip...savour the moment - enjoy a cheese platter or a beverage or two in our beer garden in the bush .
Relax a while and enjoy the quiet in one of our sit&sip settings.
A wonderful array of tasting sensations for you to combine with a great selection of regional craft beers, cider, wines or sodas.
Cheese Platter $25 pp
Wines $10 glass $25.00 bottle
Craft Beers & Ciders from $8.00 bottle
Juice & Cordials from $8.00 bottle
The Drover's Lunch $35 pp
Add something extra to end your ride with a Chargrill BBQ lunch.
Sit back and relax. Its what you do in the fresh air of the Country. Delicious BBQ with chargrill meats, crisp salad and fresh baked
crusty bread.
Birthday Celebrations
Celebrate in style in one of our sit and sip corners.
The Explorer Riding Tour $120 - 1.5 hours
Enjoy Mountain riding at its best. Across the pastures, then along the ridges with close up views of the magnificent cliffs, and down into the wilderness areas along the boundary.
RIDE TIME MORNING 10AM or AFTERNOON 1PM
Please arrive 30 minutes prior - all riding times are strictly adhered to as the horses will be leaving the yards at the timeslot. Your ride leave at the allocated time and returns at the allocated time, so the next riders are not inconvenienced.
COVID INFORMATION
Our venue is very large so there is lots of space to get away into nature from the stifling challenges that lockdowns have inflicted on your life.
1. We respect your privacy, so we will not impose any questioning of your personal decisions.
2. As we are all vulnerable we request you adhere to the requirement of being a safe participant in this health emergency
3. Please have hand sanitizer with you to use frequently
4. Keep the 1.5 metre social distancing in place
5. When inside any building, please ensure that masks are worn - this is not required outside.
6. All visitors to the venue are required to register so please use the QR Checkin code or use the registration forms
7. We have complimentary face masks available
Enjoy scenic riding through pastures, along an escarpment ridge with
close up views of the magnificent cliffs, then ride into the wilderness area,
down to the historic shearing shed.
Morning ride departs 10.00 am Afternoon ride depart 1.00 pm
Valley View with lunch $150
Exhilarating ride with delicious lunch included. A unique ride with spectacular views from the ridges down into the lush valley and lunch
at the drover's campsite.
Morning ride departs 10.00 am
Lunch 12 noon
Afternoon rides depart 1.00 pm
Please arrive 30 minutes prior - all riding times are strictly adhered to as the horses will be leaving the yards at the timeslot. Your ride leave at the allocated time and returns at the allocated time, so the next riders are not inconvenienced.
* Always check what is now being offered post COVID we have reduced our offering at the moment!..
We have suspended the following for a short while..
The Cox's Canyon Lookout Ride
Rediscover the legendary boundary rides from yesteryear
This 3 hour ride goes across through the wilderness of the bush, past the
historic shearing shed then over to the bluff with awesome views over the deep gorges of the Cox's River.
The horses are selected to suit your level of riding skill to ensure you enjoy this great ride.
Our most popular ride with three hours of great riding!
You can also stay overnight with this ride - check it out
The views of the canyons of the Cox's River is simply awesome.
Morning ride departs 8.30 am
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Always check what is now being offered post COVID we have reduced our offering at the moment!..
We have suspended the following for a short while..
The Cox's River Ride
Designed specifically for the riding enthusiast
A great ride across the paddocks and through wilderness then over
to one of the most beautiful rivers in Australia. 4 hours of awesome riding
Weekends only at 8.30am or by arrangement
This ride requires the rider to be suitably skilled in the saddle for the distance.
Always check what is now being offered post COVID we have reduced our offering at the moment!..
We are not running ...
Cox's River Cattle Rides
Experience the exhilaration of a cattle ride along ridges and deep gullies.
Ride ambles across the plains down to the awesome Cox's River for lunch,
then its off to get photographs of the wild, wild cattle of the Blue Mountains.
Why not stay overnight at the Ranch ....
including cattle ride, lunch, dinner and breakfast
After a bucket list experience of a lifetime, the ride finishes
in the afternoon for a refreshing, well earned drink at the ranch.
Escorted Trail Ride Prices are effective 1st Oct 2020
Please refer to Booking Terms and Conditions
Please arrive 30 minutes prior - all riding times are strictly adhered to as the horses will be leaving the yards at the timeslot. Your ride leave at the allocated time and returns at the allocated time, so the next riders are not inconvenienced.
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There is a weight limit of 100kg
Riders must wear a helmet. Helmets will be provided.
It is recommended riders wear suitable covered footwear. Joggers, sandshoes are ok.
Thongs and similar footwear are not safe when riding
Long pants for your legs is essential Riders must not be under the influence of any drugs No alcohol is permitted while riding Please bring along sunscreen and insect repellent for your outdoor comfort.
All participants will be required to read the riding instructions prior to riding and sign a disclaimer form. The form includes but is not limited to, that the participant has read and understood the riding instructions and aware of their obligations and participates at their own risk. All participants under the age of 18 must have the parent or guardian must sign the forms.
Once your have booked your riding experience then it is a binding agreement.
Failure to show up will incur a full 100% charge.
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Busy times such as school holidays means there is extra time taken to get the right horses for the riders. We do not know the correct match that is required until the riders actually arrive.
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So inevitably the will be delays. We thank you for your understanding and patience.
WEATHER POLICY AND PROCESS FOR CANCELLATION
Cancellation Policy
As horse riding involves a lot of preparation, we do adhere to a strict cancellation policy.
Activities will normally operate in all, but exceptional weather conditions and proceed where possible, in most weather conditions, with the exception of heavy rain, hail, lightning and extreme heat.
Conditions such as fog, mist, drizzle, light showers and light windy conditions do not affect normal operation of our activities.
We carry wet weather coats for riding in light showers or light drizzle.
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Management will monitor the weather conditions and advise if cancellations will be implemented.
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If you cancel within 24 hours, a cancellation penalty is charged.
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In the case of exceptional inclement weather conditions such as heavy rain, hail, lightning and extreme heat. you may reschedule or cancel at no penalty.
(Inclement weather is defined as storms or torrential rain or storm that prevents activities from taking place)
Please use commonsense when ordering an outdoor based activity. Failure to show up will incur a full 100% charge.
No refunds or transfers are given to those who choose not to participate because of pending inclement weather bureau forecasts which are deemed to be unreasonable. (The weather conditions in Sydney can be substantially different to Megalong Valley which is 100klm further inland and a well protected valley)
BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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A booking/holding deposit of $10 by credit card will be required at the time of booking.
Credit card for payment will be drawn down upon in the case of no show or cancellation without adequate notice. Early notice is deemed to be at least 3 days, otherwise a fee for cancelling the experience will apply.
A cancellation number will give provided at time of cancellation or transfer
Full payment can be made upon arrival either by card or cash or debit.
If we cancel the activity we will transfer your booking to another date, if another date is not possible, we will refund your money in full.
Plan Your Ride - Select the Day and Time
“But first ...can I go?”
Larger riders restrictions - For animal comfort and riders safety reasons, we enforce a rider weight limit of 100kgs
as we need to have the equipment and horses to meet your needs. Please be advised that this limit may also be subject to variation on a daily basis according to the availability of a suitable horse.Our ability to take guests who are between 95 and 105 kilos on rides longer than an hour are subject to strict conditions and availability of appropriate horses to ensure the safety of our guests and horses.
Make an enquiry.. Enquiries
Lock in the ride :
Give us a call Phone (02) 4787 8188
Or send us a text 0408 649 235
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993 Megalong Rd, Megalong Valley
Blue Mountains NSW 2785, Phone (02) 4787 8188,
www.megalongcc.com.au Visit the Blue Mountains Information Site
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Always check what is now being offered post COVID
*we are not running the Pony Rides
as they are not available till further notice due to the high cost of insurance.
Prices effective 1st July 2015 refer to Booking Terms and Conditions
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A Children's Pony Ride is great fun. There is a range of very sedate horses and ponies to choose for a slow gentle walk for the children to enjoy. A self led short trip for the young rider. Children aged between 2 and 10 years of age can take a short ride around the pond. The children on the pony are led by the parents and we provide the helmets.
$20 pp for 10 minutes of riding (Parents are required to lead the Pony ) PONY PARTIES Party Barn Themed Pony Parties We can have themed parties to make this a really exciting event. with a My Little Pony or Western Theme.
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Damper & Billy Tea * (suspended at the moment)
$10pp
Enjoy Damper & Billy Tea at the open campsite fire at the end of your ride.
Truly one of the delicious quirky delights of the Australian lifestyle.
The Fun of the Outback - its great for groups!*
Two hour horseride around the property.
Drover's Aussie BBQ and damper
Learn how to crack the stock whip and
"swing the billy"