Ages 18+ • Wine Tasting • 5 hour experience
Discover the perfect blend of horseback riding and wine tasting on the Winery Ride through Great Otway National Park, topped off with wood-fired pizzas at Moshulu Estate winery. Join this all-levels adventure near Bellbrae today!
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have moderate fitness and be comfortable sitting on a horse for consecutive hours, with no advanced riding skill required.
Wildlife
History
Great Otway National Park, established in 2004, preserves one of Victoria’s largest remaining tracts of temperate rainforest and diverse ecosystems.
Conservation
Spring Creek Horse Rides emphasizes low-impact riding to protect native vegetation and wildlife along the trail, promoting sustainable outdoor recreation.
Spring Creek Horse Rides
Ages 18+ • Wine Tasting • 5 hour experience
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.
Location
Bellbrae, VIC
Surf Coast setting near Torquay
Scenic Trails
Great Otway NP
Rides through bushland and coast
Tours Offered
7 Experiences
Lessons, trail rides and pony patrol
Instructor-led
Qualified Guide
Personalized lessons and guided rides
Reserve a lesson, family trail ride, sunset or winery adventure in Bellbrae — limited spots for guided rides through Great Otway National Park.
Wear appropriate riding gear
Long pants, long sleeves, and boots with heels are recommended for safety and comfort during the ride.
Arrive early to prepare
Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure to get fitted with gear and meet your horse.
Bring a rain jacket
Rides proceed in light rain, so packing a waterproof jacket keeps you dry and comfortable.
Alcohol limit applies
Riders must blow under .05 for safety and to participate in the ride.
Long pants
Protects your legs from brush and saddle sores during riding.
Riding boots or boots with heel
Provides a secure grip in stirrups and protects feet.
Light rain jacket
Keeps you dry during variable weather conditions.
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Sunhat and sunscreen
Protects you from sun exposure during the ride through open forest trails.
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