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If you
always dreamt of riding the ‘Man from Snowy
River’ country, but don’t like roughing it too
much, than this horseback adventure is for you.
An extraordinary trek through beautiful
countryside of the Snowy Mountains, and one of the more luxurious treks in Australia.
Stay in a comfortable mountain homestead,
located on a working cattle ranch property - 25
minutes from the town of Jindabyne. Old
Ingebyrah Homestead is your home away from home
during the trek with large sunny rooms, country
atmosphere and hospitality.
Experienced guides take riders along bush
trails, old stock routes, fire and brumby
trails, winding through forests of majestic snow
gums and mountain ash. The journey meanders
through the pristine and unique high country, on
the southern side of Jindabyne, trails along
crystal clear streams, then climbs up to peaks
with magnificent views of the ranges, valleys
and lakes. Canter along the open plains
surrounded by impressive mountains in their blue
haze, then, wind your way through the bush on
tracks used by the brumbies. An average distance
of approximately 30 km a day is covered. This
very scenic part of Australian Alps, houses a
large variety of wildlife, such as emus,
kangaroos, wombats, an abundance of bird life
including eagles, as well as herds of brumbies.
You'll come across numerous reminders of the
past, old cattlemen's huts, remains of the gold
mining and pioneer days.
A highlight on the trek are the gourmet lunches,
carried by the trusty pack‑horse. Riders are
treated to a sumptuous selection of delicacies,
delicious salads, meats, pate' & cheeses. A cool
bottle of Australian white wine and fruit juices
are part of our gourmet lunches. Sit back with
a cup of billy tea, breathe in that fresh air
and enjoy!
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Rates include
meals (including soft
drinks, wine with evening meals and lunches)
and lodging, 5
riding days Sun 5 pm
to Sat 9 am
7 Days/ 6 Nights $1,895
-- based on AUS$ 1,990
Dates 2008:
04/27-05/03
05/18-05/24
11/02-11/08 12/07-12/13
Dates 2009:
01/11-01/17 02/08-02/14
03/22-03/28 05/03-05/09
Additional Nights incl.
3 course dinner with wine & breakfast
$150 (AUS$ 165)
Meeting: Homestead Chalet
Airport: Canberra
- then by bus to Cooma
Transfer: from Cooma
$138 (AUS$145)
or Jindabyne $ 66 (AUS$
70)
transfers to be paid locally
Level:
Good novice to intermediate+
Tack:
Australian Stock
Horses:
Australian Stock Horse,
and
Clydesdale cross
Pace: Moderate, ~20 miles per day
Min/Max Riders: 2-12
Note:
riding helmets are
mandatory!
The Homestead Chalet has recently be moved to a
new location.
Optional Shorter Rides
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS $1,195
-- based on AUS$ 1320
(Thu 5
pm to Mon 9 am)
3 riding days
Dates
2008:
04/17-04/21
05/08-05/12
10/03-10/07
10/09-10/13 10/16-10/20
11/13-11/17 11/27-12/01
12/18-12/22
12/28-01/01
Dates
2009:
01/23-01/27 02/26-03/02
03/05-03/09
03/13-03/17 04/02-04/06
04/09-04/13
04/23-04/27 05/14-05/18
05/21-05/25
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in time for dinner and
settle in. The first evening is an opportunity
to get acquainted with your hosts and group that
you will be riding with. Over dinner we find out
more about peoples riding backgrounds and
experience in order to match them with their
‘perfect mount’, and answer questions about the
trek.
Day 2: Breakfast. On the first morning we
ensure that everyone has a horse and equipment
that will suit them. Mount up and ride out. We
ride out through the varied and scenic 800acres
of Old Ingebyrah. Cattle graze peacefully next
to resident emus, wallabies and wombats on the
undulating plains and once we climb into the
mountain foothills Lyre birds flit across shady
trails ahead of us. We ride up into the
surrounding Ingebyrah State Forest, brumbies are
often sited in green grassy clearings amongst
the forests of towering Alpine Ash. This loop
ride of around 30km takes us into the beautiful
forests of the Snowy Mountains and through
brumby country where if lucky we are rewarded
with sights of wild horses.
Day 3: Riders set off into the mountains,
crossing snow grass plains we find the source of
Rendezvous Creek and follow it down to the
plains on narrow, twisting brumby trails. Enjoy
canters up grassy hills and sightings of the
plains animals in the afternoon, kangaroo, emu,
deer, echidna and wombats are all to be found.
Day 4: Riders set off down the valley to
visit old homestead ruins and then climb over
the top of the range for a lunch with a view.
Excellent views all around of The Charcoal
Range, Main Range and Ingebyrah valley are a
highlight for groups willing to put in a big
day. After a ‘Man from Snowy River Descent’ we
travel across undulating, open and wooded
country.
Day 5: Ride towardsThredbo, penetrating
further into the mountains, this day leads
through forests of snowgums, following brumby
and fire trails. Stopping at remains of old
stockmen’s huts and old gold mining camps.
Crossing the Little Boggy Plain, surrounded by
mountains in their blue haze, climbing to peaks
high above. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6: This can be a final challenge of
steep mountainous country, penetrating even
further and higher into the mountains or an
easygoing ride at a relaxed pace. When there is
mustering to be done on the property groups are
able to participate in a days stock work on
horseback - it will be up to the group.
Day 7: Breakfast and departure after farewells .
Riding average is 20 miles a
day, 5-7 hours. Every day covers different
ground, with lots of variety in the landscape.
All the riding is in pristine Snowy Mountain
country, varying from open country, to densely
wooded steep mountain terrain. Allowing ample
time for photography and little stops along the
way.
Horses
Our
partners pride themselves on the condition and
temperament of their horses. Horses are
carefully matched to riders, considering
ability, requirement and even personality.
With 6 or more riders we have 2 guides.
Accommodations
‘Old Ingebirah Homestead’ is a comfortable and
spacious homestead, located on a working cattle
property situated close to
Kosciuskco
National Park.
Set in a peaceful and idyllic landscape ‘Old
Ingebirah’ is your home away from home for the
duration of your trek. Accommodation is mostly
twin share or double, depending on the make up
and size of the group, sometimes singles have
their own room and other times they share. We
always try to space people out as much as
possible. Bathroom facilities are shared. (All
linen and towels are provided).
Dinner
We'll treat you to a delicious three course
dinner, served with wine. You're on holidays to
unwind, relax and enjoy.
- Dinners are served with a
chilled dry white, or a dry red wine and iced
spring water.
Entree: Smoked trout salad
Main: Fillet Mignon a la Creme, Hasselback
potatoes, Seasonal fresh vegetables.
Dessert:
Grandma's Chocolate Mouse.
or
Entree:
Caesar salad
Main: Seafood Mornay with rice,
seasonal fresh vegetables.
Dessert: Fresh
berries with berry ice-cream.
AVERAGE
TEMPERATURES
(in Celsius) :
October -
November = 5 - 7 degrees;
December -
February = 9 - 25 degrees;
March - April = 5
- 22 degrees;
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