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High County Cattle Drive

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High County Cattle Drive

High County Cattle Drive

Horse riding in AustraliaMuster with 5th generation mountain cattlemen; ride with the pioneers of the high country who inspired the movie " the Man from Snowy River".

Enjoy stories around the camp fire with exclusive use of remote cattlemen huts (all bedding supplied!). You will get the chance to listen to the Master of Horses from the "Man from Snowy River".

Based in North East Victoria, transfers from Melbourne are included in this fanatastic experience suitable for beginners through to experienced riders.

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Day 1
 
Arrive at our working cattle property nestled at the base of the high country. Here you begin your bush education on horseback and start the drive along the back roads of the low country, finishing at "Seeforth Station" - a high country outpost settled by the Lovick family in the 1870's. 
Day2
 
We drive the cattle alongside the majestic Howqua river along traditional bridle trails used by mountain cattlemen for 150 years. We criss-cross the river and canter along open river flats that makes for an exhilarating day in the saddle. We camp the night on 7 mile creek in swags - the traditional Australian bush camp. Here we can enjoy a swim in its crystal clear waters and enjoy a traditional cattlemen's roast with stories around the camp fire. 
Day 3

We drive the cattle further up the majestic Howqua river  then up to Refridgerator Gap and under the spectacular face of the "Bluff" over into the next valley and onto the Jamieson river. We camp the night in the upper Jamieson hut.

Day 4

The cattle are on their final leg of their journey for the summer today as we ride the trur Great Dividing Range. We ride up over Mt Clear , Dead Horse Spur, King Billy and then onto Lovicks Hut for the evening. This is the cream of the spectacular High Country scenery.

Day 5

We start our journey home visiting Bluff Hut for morning tea and then down the 16 mile track to the Howqua river all the way back to Seeforth station.

Departure Dates: starts Saturday 8th December 2012

Cost: £990pp - 4 nights/ 5 days

Not Included: Flights and Travel Insurance

Single Supplement: no

Accommodation: Sleeping in swags & under canvas, access to huts on some evenings

Meeting Point: Melbourne

Indicative flight price: London to Melbourne £750 - £1900pp return depending on time of year

Transfer: Included in price and collected/ returned from Melbourne at either the airport or CBD hotel, if we book the hotel on 7th December for you - price £180pppn.

Hours In Saddle: 2-6 per day

Max Weight: 90kg

Group Size: minimum 2, maximum 16

Call us on +44 (0)1225 424413 or email contact@redlandsequestrian.com to check the ride availability and dates, once we have confirmed availability you can download and fill in a booking form:

Each rider in the party must also complete a riding ability questionnaire before we can complete the final confirmation of your holiday booking.

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