Celebrate your child’s birthday with a unique and joyful pony party at Centennial Parklands in Sydney. Papillon Riding Stables offers a safe, fun-filled hour of pony rides that creates lasting memories in one of the city’s favorite outdoor spaces.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for children of all fitness levels; mostly seated or standing with light walking.
Wildlife
History
Centennial Parklands were established in 1888 as a major urban park space, designed to provide respite from city life.
Conservation
Papillon Riding Stables and Centennial Parklands promote sustainable animal care and habitat preservation within the city environment.
Papillon Riding Stables
Celebrate your child’s birthday with a unique and joyful pony party at Centennial Parklands in Sydney. Papillon Riding Stables offers a safe, fun-filled hour of pony rides that creates lasting memories in one of the city’s favorite outdoor spaces.
Papillon Riding Stables is a Moore Park equestrian centre offering horseback experiences in the Centennial Parklands. The stables runs a range of programs for children, teenagers and adult riders, including private lessons, shared lessons, park rides, pony parties, junior stable days and multi-day junior camps. Each program is conducted in small groups or one-on-one settings in a dedicated arena and on guided park routes through Centennial Park.
Programs for young riders focus on safe, structured learning. The Junior Camp is a three-day program for ages six and up with group riding lessons, park exploration and practical horse care instruction, organised into ability-based teams. The Junior Stable Day and Pony Party provide hands-on grooming, riding and short park rides in a supervised small-group environment. Private Lessons and Shared Lessons offer tailored instruction for beginners through advanced riders with focused coaching on technique, fitness and concentration.
Park Rides deliver guided, one-hour excursions through Centennial Park with coaches leading participants through scenic routes. Lessons and rides emphasise horse welfare, basic horsemanship and rider safety. Sessions take place from the stables in Moore Park, adjacent to Centennial Parklands, providing convenient access to green space in Sydney.
Papillon Riding Stables partners riding instruction with structured schedules, age-appropriate programming and small group sizes to support learning and confidence on horseback. Information on availability, booking and session times is available through The Adventure Collective listing and the stables' direct booking channels. Families and individual riders can enquire about tailored dates, equipment and safety requirements before booking online.
Location
Moore Park, NSW
Adjacent to Centennial Parklands
Group Sizes
Small groups
Personalized instruction in small groups
Experiences
6 experiences
Range from one-hour to multi-day
Ages
Ages 6+
Programs for children and riders
Reserve a lesson, park ride or junior camp through The Adventure Collective today
Book Early for Party Groups
Secure your preferred date well in advance as group bookings, especially for birthdays, fill quickly.
Arrive at the Homestead Café
Meet near the playground and café area for easy access to the ponies and facilities.
Dress for the Outdoors
Wear comfortable clothes and closed shoes suitable for pony riding and light outdoor activity.
Safety Helmets Provided
Helmets are included, ensuring head protection for all participating kids.
Closed-Toe Shoes
Protects feet during pony interaction and walking on natural surfaces.
Sun Hat
Provides extra sun protection during outdoor activities.
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Light Jacket
Keeps kids warm during cooler, breezy afternoons.
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Water Bottle
Ensures hydration during the hour of outdoor activity.