Transfer Option:

Day 1: Transfer from Cooma. Please arrive between 5pm and 7pm, allowing time to meet fellow adventurers.  Each adventure begins with an introductory dinner hosted by John and Roslyn, your hosts.  Bring a bottle of wine for the first and last nights if you so desire.    After dinner you will be briefed on the week ahead.  

Day 2-5: All rides explore the breathtaking scenery of the Kosciuzsko National Park. You will be taken to streams where trout fishing is at its best, visit historic goldmines, limestone caves and high country huts. We ride through the northern part of the Park with places such as Cave Creek, Currango Plain, Tantangara Creek, Mount Tantangara (well known for the wild brumbies that frequent the area) and Mount Morgan.

Day 6: Last night is back at the lodge for a hot shower, farewell dinner and overnight in a cozy bed.

Day 7:  Departure after breakfast.

Shorter trips are:
6 days/ 5 nights  Wednesday PM to Monday AM
5 days/ 4 nights  Thursday PM to Monday AM

Other suggested optional things to bring:

Bum Bag (Fanny pack)
Panty Hose to prevent chaffing
Musical Instrument
Chaps

Do I need to wear an oilskin coat?
Yes. As Alpine weather can change dramatically we do require you to either bring or hire an oilskin coat. You may hire an oilskin coat for $50 each.

Do I need to bring a sleeping bag for camping?
Yes. If you do not have a sleeping bag we do hire them for $45 per person. We do supply mattresses, tents and extra blankets.

Are sneakers / joggers ok to wear when I go horse riding?
No. You will be required to wear riding boots or flat soled shoes with heels.

Oilskins and Sleeping bag (available for hire at $50.00 each)

Please note:  Alpine weather can change dramatically, so we ask that you be prepared for cold, wet and windy conditions. 

First and last night will be at the lodge and the other nights will be camping. 

The homestead: Accommodation is lodge style (20 rooms) with each room accommodating  2 to 6 people with shared bathroom facilities.
Rooms are heated with all linen, bedding and electric blankets provided. A separate games and TV room is available.
Mealtimes are happy, communal events served in the homestead straight from Roslyn's kitchen. Homemade soups and colonial roast lamb are their specialties, while Snowy Mountain trout provides a mouth-watering appetizer.
The lodge is not licensed for liquor sales, but you are free to bring your own wine for dinner.

The Camps:  At the end of each day our four-wheel drive vehicles will meet you with all the gear for the overnight stay. Tents are large 4 person tents - usually for 2 riders. We provide you with virtually everything you need for camping and riding, including mattresses, tents, hard hats and food. While you would normally bring your own clothing, wet weather gear, riding boots and sleeping bag, we can optionally supply you (at extra cost) with sleeping bags and oilskin coats.
There will be a campfire to socialize around at night and a hearty three-course meal is cooked for you, with damper and mugs of billy tea.
There are toilets at most campgrounds. Shower facilities can be set up on request. Most safaris provide the opportunity to refresh / swim in mountains streams and Lake Tantangarra. (No pollution to these areas with soaps etc.)

We supply all weather tents, comfortable mattresses and extra blankets for warmth. You may bring your own swag. It is a good idea to bring your own pillow for camping, however we do supply pillows for camping upon request.
We do change campsites every 2nd night ( unless unforeseen circumstances arise ) .

Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in chart.

Visas
Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) those continuing their journey to a third country (who hold confirmation of booking and documentation to enter country) within eight hours of arriving in Australia.

All other nationals must obtain a transit visa before travel if intending to remain in Australia no longer than 72 hours and a stopover is intended. Transit visas are free of charge.
Note: (a) Not all airports remain open all night; travellers should check with the airline. (b) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the Department of Immigration at the high commission to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Visa Note
Australian visa regulations (including visa application charges) change from time to time. The information provided here is valid at the time of publication, but visitors should check that this information is still current by visiting the Department of Immigration online (website: www.immi.gov.au) or by calling the Australian Immigration and Citizenship 24-hour Information Service (tel: 0906 550 8900, in the UK; calls cost £1 per minute).

Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) visas
The ETA is an electronically stored authority for travel to Australia for tourism, short-term business or elective study purposes, that allows multiple entries for stays of up to three months for people from certain countries (see below). The ETA is valid for 12 months from date of issue, or for the life of the passport if it is less than 12 months. An ETA is invisible and therefore will not show up in your passport.

All nationals referred to in the chart are eligible for an ETA except: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia.

There are also student visas, employers' visas for overseas workers and sponsored family visitor visas available; enquire at the Australian high commission.
Types of Visa and Cost
ETAs: Visitor/Short Validity Business: Free of charge. Business Visitor (Long Validity): A$75.

Note: A service fee of A$20 is charged when applying for an ETA online through the DIMIA ETA website. Some travel agents and airlines issuing ETAs also charge a processing fee.

Non-ETAs: Tourist and Business Short-stay visas: A$75.

Visa fees are generally adjusted on 1 July each year.
Validity
Visitor ETAs are valid for 12 months from date of issue (or until the passport expires, whichever comes first) and permit multiple entries into Australia for a stay of up to three months on each visit. Short Validity Business ETAs are valid for 12 months from date of issue (or until the passport expires, whichever comes first) with stays of up to three months on each visit and can be used for single or multiple entry travel. Business Visitor (Long Validity) ETAs are valid for 10 years (or the life of the passport) and permit multiple entries for a stay of up to three months for each visit.

For non-ETA visas, the validity varies according to the type of visa, the purpose of the trip and the validity of the passport. Visas are usually valid from three to 12 months. The validity will be stated on the visa label in your passport.
Applications to:
ETA: Authorised travel agents or airlines; by telephone; some nationals may apply online through the main Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) (website: www.eta.immi.gov.au) (Visitor and Short Validity Business ETAs only).

Non-ETA: Australian embassies, high commissions and consulates; see Contact Addresses.

There is a Tourist Short-Stay visa available online (website: www.eta.immi.gov.au) for all nationals referred to in chart above.
Working Days Required
ETA: When issued through DIMIA’s ETA website, or through travel agents or airline offices, usually processed and valid immediately or within three working days.
Non-ETA: 10-15 working days.