Horse Riding Around the World: 4 to Book

1.Horse and Quad bike tour with a visit to a Petting Zoo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $128Our pick

At Kur-Cow Barnwell Farm near Kuranda, you’ll ride a horse for 30 minutes, take a 30-minute ATV trip, then visit a small animal zoo. Staff including Sharon, Ziggy, and Ken help beginners, children get a test ride, and experienced horse riders may canter in the arena.

“Miscommunication, no reminders for this activity only (when we received reminders for the others) so we missed it and no refund given or change of dates. Not happy.”

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2.Horseback Rides, Interactions, and Petting Zoo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $120Best value

At Riverview Ranch near Galena, Roger leads slow, controlled horseback rides while Sabine helps your group meet horses, goats, mini pigs, chickens, ducks, guinea pigs, dogs, and a cat. The private one-hour visit suits children and beginner adults, with rides inside or outdoors.

“Roger and Sabine were wonderful hosts and so patient with our daughter! Their farm and animals are extremely well taken care of. Would highly recommend for a unique Galena experience with family!”

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3.Kuranda: 60 minute Guided Horse Trail Ride & Petting Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $126

Spend three hours at KUR-Cow Barnwell Farm near Kuranda, including a one-hour guided horse ride through paddocks and rainforest tracks. Staff fit your safety gear, explain the basics, and match you with a horse before you visit the petting farm to feed goats, alpacas, sheep, and ducks.

“the staff were amazing and the guide was excellent and the horse ride was so beautiful, scenic and spectacular”

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4.Kuranda 60 minute Horse Trail Ride and Petting Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $128

Spend about three hours at KUR-Cow Barnwell Farm near Kuranda, with a 60-minute guided horse ride through paddocks and rainforest tracks, followed by time at the petting farm. Guide Emma has worked with both experienced riders and beginners. Horses include Cruiser, Sunny, and Traveller.

“Wonderful experience horse back riding with guide Emma. My mom and I were riding horses Cruiser and Sunny who were just lovely! Emma was very relaxed with us because we had informed her that we are experienced riders so we got Read more”

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