Cape Tribulation horse riding, where the rainforest meets the reef...

Connect with nature and your horse in an extraordinary landscape and experience the ancient healing energy of the Daintree.

Cape Trib Horse Rides provide a one-of-a-kind riding experience. We’ll take you through this ancient living landscape and deepen your understanding of its cultural significance and environmental importance. Our rides are all about slowing down, moving gently through Country, feeling grounded and taking it all in.

The entire ride is at a relaxed walking pace, making it suitable for beginner riders. Along the way our guides, who are full of local knowledge will share stories of Country, native plants and animals, and the deep cultural history of the Daintree. This isn’t just a ride, it’s a journey to create connections between you, your horse and the landscape that surrounds you. Time to slow down, breathe deeply and enjoy.

Cape Trib Horse Rides
Cape Trib Horse Rides
Cape Trib Horse Rides
Cape Trib Horse Rides
Cape Trib Horse Rides
Cape Trib Horse Rides
Cape Trib Horse Rides

Cape Trib Horse Rides

This is only the beach horse ride in Cape Tribulation. It’s more than just an equine experience, it’s a journey full of connections and discovery, providing you with the space and place to settle into the gentle rhythm of your horse and ebb and flow of Daintree life. The tour duration is 90 minutes with 2 rides daily, at 10am and 1.30pm.

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Andrew Keable
My partner and I loved our afternoon with Cape Trib Horse Rides. All very professional and relaxed. The horses are chilled and not at all intimidating for novices (like us). Would recommend.
Emily N
One of the highlights of our FNQ trip. Beautiful horses that are well loved. Great ride with Hallie and Jerry who were experienced, safe, and took great pictures! Thanks team
Response from the owner:Thankyou very much for taking the time to leave us a review Emily. We really apprieciate it as we put alot of effort into the care of our horses and the safety of our customers. We are very glad you enjoyed your time with us. Thankyou.
Sophie Scott
Really amazing experience. Neither of us had rode a horse before and we were both made to feel at ease during this. Gorgeous views, a decent length walk, and would do it again!
Response from the owner:Thankyou very much for this lovely review Sophie. We are very glad you enjoyed your first time being on a horse. We would love to see you back here!
Saugata Basu
Amazing experience. Must do if you are at cape tribulation. Jerry our guide was amazing talking about all the flora and fauna around. It is a slow walk and very safe, the good part was the ride on the beach.

Little expensive but quite nice as an experience and was out highlight in the cape tribulation area visit.
Response from the owner:thankyou for the great review, glad to hear you ahd a great day in Cape Trib
HELEN BROWN
This is a beautiful, relaxed ride through lovely a rainforest down onto a beach and into the water. The horses are very well trained and cared for. Jackie and Gerry did a great job of entertaining us and sharing their knowledge on the trail. Can highly recommend this ride.
Response from the owner:Thankyou Helen! we loved having you and thankyou for the review
Carol Gray
A thoroughly enjoyable experience. The team are professional and friendly. The horses are well trained and a credit to the owners. Highly recommended experience if you are in the Cape Tribulation area.
Response from the owner:Our team works hard to create a friendly and professional environment, and we’re especially proud of our horses, so your kind words mean a lot. Thank you for recommending us to others visiting the Cape Tribulation area.
hamid hedayati
Fun activity riding horse on the beach and in the ancient rainforest, also reasonable price regarding timing
Response from the owner:thankyou for your great review!
Michelle C
I had an amazing experience with Cape Trib Horse Rides from checking in to the activity. The tour guides were amazing too and took some great photos for us on the horse! I would highly recommend this experience for anyone who is either a beginner or experienced with horse riding :) Its definately a tick off the list - horse riding in the rainforest/beach
Response from the owner:thankyou for a amazing review michelle!
Leigh Jansen
A wonderfully serene experience. I went on 27 April 2025 and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thanks Gerry and Haley.
Response from the owner:leigh great pic of you and pippin !
Sibylle Peronino
Response from the owner:Thankyou Sibylle.