Enjoy a leisurely rainforest ramble through to the beach and back again...

Enjoy a leisurely rainforest ramble through to the beach and back again...

Our scenic rides are a journey of discovery. Surrounded by ancient trees, you’ll walk past a rainforest creek and down to the beach.

Along the way you’ll ride through Cape Trib Camping grounds where if you’re lucky, you might spot a cassowary moving through the undergrowth. Moving alongside Myall Creek, you might see a crocodile sunning itself (from a safe distance of course) and then it’s on to the sand for breathtaking views of the Cape Tribulation headland.

The pace is intentionally slow and mindful, allowing you to truly appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds you here at Cape Tribulation, the only place on Earth where two UNESCO World Heritage sites meet: the Great Barrier Reef and ancient Daintree Rainforest.

Cape Trib Horse Rides ~ The Reef to Rainforest Ride

Saddle up for a true Far North Queensland experience — riding where two world heritage sites meet the world’s oldest rainforest & the Great Barrier Reef. Starting from our rainforest stables, you’ll follow shady trails before emerging onto the sands of Myall Beach. Along the way, our local guides share stories about the land, plants, and wildlife, adding depth to this unique journey. an unforgettable setting to enjoy both the coastline and the connection with your horse. The highlight of the ride is experiencing the magic of the beach on horseback —it’s the ultimate spot for that once-in-a-lifetime selfie. Rides are at a relaxed walking pace, making it a memorable and accessible experience for all. There are two 90 minute rides a day, 10am and 1.30pm.

Cape Trib Horse Rides

Myall Beach ~ Cape Tribulation

Emerging from the dappled light of the rainforest, we ride onto the sands of Myall Beach for panoramic views of the Cape Tribulation headland. We pause to take in the significance of the area and its untouched beauty, with plenty of time for photos. On the return journey, enjoy sweeping views of Mount Sorrow rising above the rainforest canopy. The tour is not about going fast, in fact it’s all completed at walking pace, providing an intentionally peaceful and grounding experience.

Cape Tribulation Horse Riding

The Ride ~ What You Need To Know

  • You do not need prior horse riding experience to enjoy Cape Trib Horse Rides.
  • The entire ride is at a relaxed walking pace.
  • There are 2 x 90 minute rides daily, departing at 11am and 2.30pm.
  • Minimum age to participate is 10 years old.
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Maximum weight to participate is 95kg.
I went horseback riding with my parents and I thought the horses were really well cared for. I rode Bella, and at the end I gave Pipen some cuddles. They’re so cute! 😍
An incredible experience — horse riding at the meeting point of two UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef are simply a dream. The horses are beautiful, gentle, and it’s obvious they’re extremely well looked after.
Response from the owner:Thankyou Ines for this review. We are very glad you loved your ride. It is pretty special riding between two World Heritage Sites. Bella is loving that Cuddle! Thankyou Again.
Wonderful experience- the guide was super knowledgeable and all staff were lovely and really professional. The horses were gorgeous and you could tell they were well looked after. Great for a first time rider like myself as the horses were really gentle. I didn’t want it to end ☺️ thanks so much team!
Response from the owner:Thankyou Mary-Jane, we are very glad you enjoyed your time with us. We love receiving feedback! Thankyou Again.
Had such an amazing experience through the mountains and beach on the 90 minute trail. Both staff and horses are great I rode Ash, he is such a sweetheart. The experience was everything I expected
Response from the owner:Thankyou Tanya, We are very glad you enjoyed riding our beautiful boy Ash. He is a Character. Thankyou for this lovley review!
Would highly recommend this trail ride
Lovely staff beautiful horses, the trail ride was lovely getting the best of both mountain and beach +++
Response from the owner:Thankyou Leeann for this review. We are very glad you enjoyed your ride with us! Thanks Again.
The trip was what we expected. A nice walk on the beach. The horses are really well trained and just lovely. The guides fed us with interesting infos about the forest during the ride. All good, 5 stars 😊
Response from the owner:Thankyou for this review, we are very glad you enjoyed your time spent with us. Thankyou Again
We had a great experience on Cape Trib Horse Rides. The team are very professional and the horses are very well looked after. Halle was an amazing and friendly guide.
Response from the owner:Thankyou Sonya for this review. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your ride in the rainforest. Thankyou
As beginner horse riders we enjoyed the experience. We felt safe and our confidence grew as the ride progressed. It was an interesting transition in scenery from farm to rainforest and beach. Just do it 😀
Response from the owner:Thankyou Jane for this review. We are very glad you enjoyed your time with us on the ride. Grea Photo of Halo and Thorn! Thankyou again