I have had two long weekend rides with Kathy, both of which have been amazing! Her horses are incredibly well trained and fun to ride, and are fit enough to tackle the long days on the trail. The scenery in this part of the country is fabulous, and you can ride to some incredible viewpoints. A lot of the riding is through woodland trails which are very peaceful, with a good range of local wildlife to spot along the way.
Kathy’s hospitality is also wonderful. The house is a great place to wind down at the end of a long day in the saddle, and you can see the horses in the field while relaxing on the sofa.
I thoroughly recommend riding with Kathy, and can’t wait to visit again.
Great horses, great location. Some days are spent riding along serene forest trails, others splashing in the breakers on a pristine beach. The horses are mostly Arabians, and live up to everything you’d expect from the breed; swift and surefooted, with tireless stamina. The two brumbies are also heaps of fun to ride, with great personalities! The forward horses and wealth of opportunities for canters and gallops make it an experienced rider’s delight; but Kathy can also arrange gentler-paced rides for those who want more leisure to enjoy the lovely scenery. The accommodation is very comfortable - you can warm up by the fire in winter, or cool off in the pool in summer - and the food consistently delicious. Plus there are dogs to make friends with! I’m sure I’ll be back again.
The best weekend getaway with amazing horses only 4 hours from Sydney. The owner (Kathy) really cares about her horses and it's a pleasure to see her working with them. True horsemanship!!! All horses are forward going, reactive and good to ride. I got to ride Nadal, such a lovely, big horse. The scenery is gorgeous and dinners absolutely delicious. I can definitely recommend Southern Cross Horse Treks to all experienced riders!
The most amazing horse riding holiday ever! Horses are happy and well looked after. One of the very few places that cater for experienced riders. You ride in small groups in all paces and speeds. Accommodation and food are of very high quality and Kathy, the owner and guide is professional and lovely. Highly recommended.
This is truly my happy place and I love coming to Southern Cross Horse Treks.
If you love beautiful scenery, well loved horses, great accommodation, more than a "trail ride", a fabulous host (Kathy) and rides on beautiful fit Arabian and Brumby horses this place is for you. You will be blown away by Kathy's daily rides as you trek through beautiful Australian bush - no two days are the same. After a good breakfast start fresh in the mornings on a horse specifically chosen for you and your comfort then gallop, canter, trot, walk through amazing scenery. Meet up with the team for lunch (as all meals are fully catered for) then back on the horse for the remainder of the day. Finish off the day with a sun-downer as you sit next to the outdoor fire pit gazing over the misty paddocks. Highlight is the spectacular beach ride - one not to be missed. Check out photos on the website and examples of daily rides - you wont be disappointed!