Experience the best of Victoria’s Otway National Park with Spring Creek Horse Rides’ 1.5-hour trail ride. Perfect for riders aged 10 and up, this adventure combines gentle walks and lively trots through native bushland just minutes from Torquay.
Experience the best of Victoria’s Otway National Park with Spring Creek Horse Rides’ 1.5-hour trail ride. Perfect for riders aged 10 and up, this adventure combines gentle walks and lively trots through native bushland just minutes from Torquay.
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Operated by Spring Creek Horse Rides · Bellbrae, Victoria
moderate.
1.5 hours.
Suitable for riders with a basic level of fitness and the ability to trot; some endurance required.
Yes, riders of all experience levels aged 10 and up are welcome, and the guides provide assistance throughout the ride.
No, riders must be at least 10 years old, and children under 12 require a paying adult rider alongside them.
Yes, the weight limit is 90 kg. Riders over this limit should contact Spring Creek Horse Rides to discuss options.
Rides proceed in light rain; however, in cases of extreme storms, you will be contacted to reschedule or receive a refund.
Yes, helmets and other safety gear like riding jackets are provided if needed.
Yes, the 1.5-hour ride includes sections of trotting for an exciting experience.
Otway National Park was established in 1975, protecting ancient temperate rainforest and diverse wildlife habitats near the Great Ocean Road.
Spring Creek Horse Rides practices low-impact trail riding to preserve the national park's flora and fauna, encouraging riders to respect the environment by staying on marked paths.
Spring Creek Horse Rides is a Bellbrae-based equestrian operator offering a range of guided trail rides, riding lessons and family-friendly pony experiences on the Surf Coast of Victoria. Located beside a spring-fed creek and a sandy arena, the business provides personalized riding lessons led by a qualified instructor, with horses matched to each rider’s ability to ensure comfort and safety. Trail rides explore nearby bushland and the Great Otway National Park, with options that include one-hour, 1.5-hour and two-hour rides suitable for beginners and more experienced riders. Specialty experiences include a Sunset Trail Ride that pairs evening riding with a complimentary beer or wine stop, and a Winery Ride that finishes with wine tasting and wood-fired pizzas at Moshulu Estate. Family-focused offerings include a Pony Patrol short ride designed for young children under supervision, and one-hour rides that are noted as suitable for families and beginners. Age and skill requirements vary by trip: some longer trail rides require riders to be older teens or adults. All experiences emphasize a guided, instructor-led approach, natural scenery, and encounters with native wildlife. Spring Creek Horse Rides promotes a safe, enjoyable equestrian experience on the Surf Coast by pairing riders with appropriate horses and offering multiple ride lengths and formats to match different interests and abilities.
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