Boomerang Trail

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This is a horseback riding vacation in Australia that will allow you to experience the beautiful and diverse landscape of Australia’s Mid North Coast, of New South Wales, astride fit and well trained horses. The Boomerang Trail is a stationary ride, returning each evening to the 60 acre farm where your hosts will make you feel right at home.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Ride to the Comboyne Mountain (2,200 ft.)
    • Experience Fantastic beach riding
    • Explore Comboyne Plateau

What's this trip about?

    This is a horseback riding vacation in Australia that will allow you to experience the beautiful and diverse landscape of Australia’s Mid North Coast, of New South Wales, astride fit and well trained horses. The Boomerang Trail is a stationary ride, returning each evening to the 60 acre farm where your hosts will make you feel right at home.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 4 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPort Macquarie Airpor
End CityPort Macquarie Airport

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Horseback Riding & Equestrian
  • Nature
  • Wildlife Viewing

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 4

Trip includes

    • Meals:Breakfast and dinner are served at the lodge. Lunch will be served out on the trail while riding, either carried with saddle bags or brought in by a 4WD vehicle. Lunches are tasty but light so having a hearty breakfast is advised. One lunch or dinner is served at a local café (an out of pocket expense). Limited wine will be served with dinner.
    • Accommodation

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

Arrival at the Lodge & Horse Riding Farm in the late afternoon. Transfer from Port Macquarie Airport or Kendall Railway Station (fixed times). Enjoy dinner with your hosts and co-riders while discussing the upcoming week's program.

Day 2

Introductory Forest Ride through the hilly terrain of the Kerewong State Forest with tall eucalypt trees and pockets of rainforest. Stop at a creek side picnic ground in the middle of the forest for lunch. Wildlife we may encounter on our rides and on the farm are Wallabies, Goannas and many bird species including Black Cockatoos. (3 hours riding)

Day 3

Ride to the impressive Comboyne Mountain (2,200 ft.), the peak of which can be seen from the Lodge. Magnificent 360-degree view at the top. Horses and riders enjoy a well-deserved lunch break at the peak, before descending back home. (5 hours riding)

Day 4

Long day ride, starting along a historic timber railway line, to the local Bago Vineyards. Creek crossings, adventurous steep descent and fantastic long gallops await you. On arrival taste the local produce while looking over the vineyards. Transfer back to riding center. (5-6 hours riding)

Day 5

Today's highlight is fantastic beach riding, with long gallops along the Pacific Ocean shoreline. Watch for dolphins in the waves and a possible close encounter with kangaroos. Lunch in the dunes or at a local café. Transfer by horse trailer. (2 hours riding)

Day 6

Pastural horse ride to the beautiful green, rolling and fertile farmland of the Comboyne Plateau. On clear days you will have views of the Pacific Ocean. In the evening enjoy a farewell dinner. (6 hours riding)

Day 7

Departure after breakfast. Transfer to Kendall Railway station or Port Macquarie airport, with optional stop at Port Macquarie Koala Hospital (only included with departure transfer to Port Macquarie).

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,500
Price per day$214
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

Pricing Variation

If only one rider booked $270 added to price

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Flights
    • Passport and Visa Charges
    • Personal Expenses

Accommodation

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Accommodations are at the farm property. There is one studio style cabin with private facilities and a view over the valley. This is ideal for a couple or two singles traveling together. Alternatively the main lodge has 3 different styles of bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

The lodge also has a large communal entertainment area for guests, to sit together and have meals and drinks in a family atmosphere. A wide veranda invites you to relax after a day’s riding and enjoy the view of the garden with native plants and trees, the large horse paddocks and the valley of rolling hills. A swimming pool invites for a swim after riding all day and is in use from September through April.

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Age Requirements
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