Family Horse Trekking

For over ten years "Great Aussie" Pub Crawls on Horseback have been showing their guests the real Australian bush on horseback. The "Pub Crawl" is a 150km. trek over rugged countryside, through creeks and quiet country lanes with a pub at the end of every day.

This ride is a truly unique adventure. It captures the spirit of the Old Australian way of life. At the end of the 35-40 km. day's ride, an historic village pub comes into sight. These old bush pubs are a link to the past where good company, a cold refreshing drink, a log fire and hearty country fare await you in an old-world dining room. At the bar, after dinner, make friends with the locals, and meet some interesting characters: shearers, stockmen, graziers and miners. Sometimes a guitar is produced for some good old country music. Eventually retire to bed to rest for the next day on the trail.

Your six day, 150km., Horse trek begins at Glenn Innes, New South Wales. The homestead from which the ride is based, is set in 1200 acres of rugged and magnificent New England countryside, where you are introduced to your horse, which will be matched to your skill and experience level. The horses range from beginner’s mounts to lively mountain bred horses.

That night, at a welcoming dinner, meet your fellow riders in a homely atmosphere. The tour is a round trip including the historic country villages: Emmaville, population 350; Torrington, population 82; Deepwater, population 350 - each over 120 years old. In their heyday they boasted much larger populations, living off mining, fossicking and grazing enterprises (tin, topaz, emeralds, tungsten, bismuth, etc.). The country traversed is spectacular with the scenery and countryside changing dramatically almost hourly. Horses, riding equipment, guides, transfers, meals and accommodation, for six days and six nights, are all included in the price.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Bullock Mountain homestead between 12-1pm for lunch. Be matched with your horse and saddle for an afternoon trail ride.

Day 2 Ride to Emmaville or Deepwater.

Day 3 Ride to Torrington

Day 4 Rest day at Torrington, bushwalking, BBQ, cave exploring and other activities

Day 5 Ride to Deepwater or Emmaville

Day 6 Ride to Bullock mountain

Day 7 Depart after breakfast.

This is a suggested itinerary only, which can be varied to suit individual requirements.