Australia’s Sunshine Coast Ride

Day 1 Arrival 

Guests arrive at either Sunshine Coast or Brisbane Airport on Sunday, and hire a car or use public transport to get to the RACV Resort in Noosa, check in time is 2PM.

Buffet breakfast is provided by the RACV Resort daily and all guests will be in charge of their own lunch and dinners during their stay.

You will be collected from the RACV resort at around 3pm and taken to the farm for an introduction to the ride and to meet fellow travelers, the team of guides, and horses.

Day 2:

AM buffet breakfast (included) to fuel you for a great day. You will be picked up at the reception at the resort at 9AM for your beach ride day.

After arriving to the meeting point with the horses, the ride will head out at 10:30AM and be about 3 hours total saddle time.

At lunchtime you'll head over to Zachary's.

At approximately 4PM you will be transported back to your resort for your own fun exploration of Noosa nightlife.

Day 3:

After breakfast, 8AM pick up from reception will be waiting for you.

You'll be taken to the James McKane Lookout in the township of Cooran (approximately a 40 minute drive from the RACV Resort), where guides will have the truck parked and will be preparing horses for the ride. There are hitching rails, water troughs and ample seating at the lookout.

This is quite a challenging ride as some areas are rather steep. Today's ride is 30km, so all riders need to be fit and healthy and a capable. This ride is best suited for strong intermediate and advanced riders. There are 2-3 places to stop along the way, where you can dismount, hitch your horse and relax in the shade.

As this is the longest ride, we will have another vehicle bring snacks (sandwiches from a local café) to meet us halfway along the ride.

Around 12:30/1PM we will return to James McKane lookout, and you'll be taken to the Apollonian Hotel in Boreen Point for a late lunch/drink. The Apollonian Hotel serves lunch until 2.30PM so around 3PM you'll be taken back to the RACV Resort in Noosa.

There are restaurants in the area, or there is a restaurant at the RACV for your independent dinner tonight.

Day 4:

Today is a day of rest - but you may want to join one of the winery tours or head into town. Alternatively, you can ask at the concierge about a tour of Fraser Island - a full island made of sand - a world heritage site!

At certain times of the year there are whale watching tours. Additionally, there are beautiful little towns to discover nearby. The Eumundi Markets are fun and quirky and make a great afternoon destination.

Day 5:

After breakfast, you'll be picked up at 8AM and taken about 30 minutes to get to the farm in Cootharaba at which time guests will be able to catch their own horses, feed them, tack them up etc.

Mounting up at 10:30AM - this ride is approximately 15-20km’s of rolling hills, 360 degree views and tall gum tree forests. There are 2-3 spots to stop along the way for refreshments. It's a gorgeous ride through gum and rainforest - and you might spot a koala.  

Lunch today is in the little township of Kin Kin where you can dine at the quirky little Kin Kin pub. 

Around 3.30PM you will be brought back to the farm for drinks and snacks as well as the chance to untack, feed and turn out your steed before being taken to the resort around 5:30PM.

Day 6:

Breakfast and then 9AM pick up.

Today you will ride through Eumundi Conservation Park with ample opportunities for you to trot and canter through the tall, tree-lined trail.

Lunch in Noosa at Halse Lodge, one of the oldest buildings on Hastings Street.

You then meet up with your horse back on the beach with the chance to swim the horses (so be sure to have your bathing suit on under your clothes)! (NOTE: swimming with your horse depends on the conditions, the swell, winds and tides - all of which will dictate the chance to swim).

Around 5:30PM say a fond goodbye to your guides and your amazing horse, and be returned back to the resort to enjoy one more night.

Day 7:

Check out after breakfast. Or, if you prefer, we are happy to assist you in extending your stay, just let us know!

NOTE:

This ride is for Intermediate/Experienced riders only, riders must be fit and healthy, and capable of riding up and down steep hills. 2-5 hours in the saddle on all 4 riding days. A strict weight limit of 90k is observed (clothed).