High Country Explorer 4 day horse tour
12th -17th December 2020 ex Gelantipy- $1760/person

Get away from it all with a 4 day journey on horseback through some amazing and diverse country.  Meeting at Karoonda Park Guesthouse and working Hereford Stud, we stay the first night here and get to know the horses on a ride the next morning before trucking to the bush and wilderness of Rocky plains.  Amazing riding and camping locations await, with the spectacular summit of Mt. Cobberas One visited, and a chance to explore some rocky outcrops on foot if desired.  Unobtrusive 4WD support ensures people and animals are well cared for at the end of long days with hearty meals.  COVID safe practices are used throughout the trip, in accordance with the current compliance requirements.  Brumbies are highly likely to be seen (and one particular horse on the ride may even be very closely related to some of these!). 

​Minimum age 14 yrs (it may be possible for younger children may attend by negotiation but need considerable experience). ​

​Detailed packing list supplied prior to trip.

Supplied:

• Experienced and qualified guides
• High quality horses and saddlery
• Approved helmets
• Delicious and nutritious meals with complimentary alcoholic drink at night if desired
• Accommodation at Karoonda Park before the trip 
• National Park fees
• Group camping and catering equipment
• 1st aid equipment
• Emergency Personal Locator Beacon
• Satellite communication devices
• Dedicated and well equipped logistics personnel on call

Optional extras:

• Swag and bedding hire @$160
• Combine with Snowy River Whitewater Kayaking 3 day journey ​for ultimate 'Saddles n Paddles' trip (17th - 21st December 2020 ex Gelantipy- standard cost $825/person) and receive over 10% discount off both trips for total of $2250. 

Program:
DAY 1- Saturday 12th December 2020

• ​​Arrive at Karoonda Park, Gelantipy 
• Meet the horses and guides
• Evening meal and accommodation

DAY 2- Sunday 13th December 2020

• Assessment and confirmation of horse riding ability
• Horses matched to riders and basic instruction
• Trail ride
• Truck and bus to Rocky Plains
• Camp

DAY 3- Monday 14th December 2020

• Pack up camp
• Ride around Big hill, over the Rams Horn and on brumby tracks and through bush to the Playgrounds 
• Camp

DAY 4- Tuesday 15th December 2020

• Ride to Mt. Cobberas One
• Chance to explore out towards Cleft Peak on foot
• Camp

DAY 5- Wednesday 16th December 2020

• Pack up camp
• Ride to Native Dog Flat.
• Final camp

DAY 6- Thursday 17th December 2020

• Pack up camp
• Load horses
• Bus back to Karoonda Park
• Morning tea

​For enquires contact Jayd Wieland 0421 162 584 / jaydwieland@gmail.com or Jane Forke 0407 888 042 / forkejane@gmail.com

A tiny (Shetland size!) taste of some of Australia's high country with Luca Wieland and 'Buddy'..