Horse Riding Cairns, Queensland Australia
Horse Riding in Cairns gives you the opportunity to experience the beauty Mother Nature has blessed the region with up close at its most intimate level at an easy pace. Rather than sitting in a bus or riding on a boat, you actively participate in the handling and control of a beautiful horse to carry you safely along the trails.
Prior horse riding experience is unnecessary, and the riding instructors will advise you on the best way to handle your horse. The horses provided by Cairns trail riding companies are always of a friendly nature and are suited to each rider's level of experience and ability.
The Horse Riding tours take place through rugged Australian bushland and tropical rainforests, and along deserted golden beaches.
Cairns horse riding tours can be as little as half a day, or can run for up to a full day in duration with other exciting activities packaged together.
All you need to bring for a day of horse riding is:
- Long pants (denim jeans are good)
- Sensible shirt for going thru the bush and the sunshine
- Closed in shoes
- Swimming costume in some locations
- Camera of course
- Sunscreen-insect repellant
- Your Voucher
Cairns Horse Riding on the Beach
What better way to experience the Australian beach than by horseback. Start your day horse riding through some of our most beautiful grassy headlands. About 15 Minutes later and your Cairns Horse Riding Adventure turns into a full blown magical Beach Ride. Trust me when I say that this is the best way to view the beach, partly because you don't have to watch where you step and instead you can give your full attention to the sweeping views of the ocean and the distant horizon look extraordinary on your elevated platform. The overall experience of riding a horse along the beach is one of the more peaceful and serene moments you will ever share either with your partner, friends or just you and the stunning Australian bred horse.
Combine a Beach Horse Ride With a Rainforest Ride
Enjoy a horse ride through the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest combined with a Horse Riding on the Beach where the rainforest directly meets the shores of the Great Barrier Reef. Navigate your way thru the lush trees and the gallop on the hard sands on the beach.
Cairns Horse Riding in the Rainforest
The Rainforest experience is quite unique as you will notice both the still quiet surrounds at times; giving way to a whole world that is full of life, and its own language. The birds will awaken your ears to the diverse sounds that you will then begin to listen for, before long you will be seeing things that you have never imagined. Horse back riding is another unique way to see the Cairns Rainforest as you can sit back, relax and allow the horses to take make the descisions on where they place their feet whilst you enjoy the scenery only the Discovery Channel could lay out for you.
Billabongs and Those Rainy Days - a Fun Time to go Horse Riding
The best time to go horse riding in Cairns Australia and see the world heritage listed rainforest is anytime - but if you are looking for those Billabong's to cross, the only time to do this is after or on a rainy day! Don't let the rain intimidate you to stay inside! Get out there and try out the horse riding and get the chance to cross those creeks and billabongs that weren't there a few days earlier! Your horse will know the way so leave it to him to walk you through or if you are lucky and the Billabong is deep enough, your horse will safely swim you through! The rainforest is also at its best when wet
Sunset Horse Riding Tours
Horse Riding Sunset Tours take place in the mystical rainforest and depart one hour before sunset. The sunset horse ride includes a free pick-up from your Cairns or Northern beaches hotel or resort, a guided ride through the Rainforest, torches to see the path which your horse knows backwards and your beautiful natural surroundings, coffee/tea/damper and marshmallow roasting over a fire! Indulge in a private sunset tour for to with your own guide (who will be very discreet) for those intimate memories - how much more romantic can a private horse ride through the rainforest over looking the Cairns sunset be with a loved one. By the way it could also be with your mother if you like?
Horse Riding Half Day or Full Day Tours
For your beach or rainforest horse ride, you can do a half day or full day adventure. Some tour operators even include hotel pick up and return transfers and BBQ lunch! Whichever you choose, all of them have fresh water showers to clean up afterwards if desired. Package your favourite Cairns Attractions such as the Great Barrier Reef, the Kuranda Scenic Train, Skyrail and helicopter scenic flights with your Cairns Horse Riding Tour for great savings!
Horse Riding is fun for all ages and your group will be based on beginner, intermediate and expert skill level so you are not required to perform any skills that you are uncomfortable with. The minimum age for kids to go horse riding in Cairns is 5 years of age and kids must be accompanied by an adult until they are 10 years of age. The maximum age does not exist because this is a fun activity for all to experience when they are visiting Cairns and one to definitely not be missed! We'll see you there!