Cape Tribulation Horse Riding

RAINFOREST RAMBLE TO THE BEACH

Cape Tribulation Horse Riding

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 Tribulation Horse Riding

Cape Trib Horse Rides > The Rainforest Ride

The ride begins at our rainforest stables, at Cape Trib Camping Grounds. Here you will be paired with a horse before we commence our journey, following a lush rainforest trail towards Myall Beach. During the ride let the sounds of the forest wash over you and keep a keen eye out for local flora and fauna. In addition to being scenic the Cape Trib Horse Rides also provide the chance to connect and learn more about this special place, thanks to the narrative from our local guides.

Cape Tribulation Horse Riding

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.

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.

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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.
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.
Fun activity riding horse on the beach and in the ancient rainforest, also reasonable price regarding timing
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
A wonderfully serene experience. I went on 27 April 2025 and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thanks Gerry and Haley.
I’ve always wanted to go horse riding on the beach and through the rainforest, and I’m so happy that I chose to do it here. The whole experience was amazing – even though it started raining pretty heavily right when we got on the horses!

The guides were really friendly and shared lots of interesting facts about the different plants in the rainforest, which made the ride even more special. They also took really nice photos of us riding along the beach, and we even got to ride a little bit through the water, which was such a cool moment.

At first, I was actually the only person who had booked for that day, so they suggested changing the date because it normally isn’t worth running the ride for just one person. But since it would have been my only chance to do it, they kindly said they would run it anyway. Organizing everything over the phone was super easy and they were incredibly helpful.

I also really appreciated how well they take care of their horses. I’m usually a bit concerned about tourist riding experiences because some places don’t seem to care much about the horses. Here it felt very different. The horses have a huge field where they can roam freely, without even needing fences, and they can go into the rainforest whenever they want. They have so much space and it was really nice to see that they are treated so well.

If you like horses – 10/10 recommend.
If you don’t like horses – also 10/10 recommend.
We had a great ride! The change between rainforest and beach was so great to get a feel for all of it. Jerry was super knowledgeable and had a lot of great information along the trail. He made the ride extra enjoyable. If we ever make it back to the area we will definitely book again!
Awesome horse riding experienced, even for movie riders like us!
Incredibly informative, friendly, and passionate guides! Gerry was particularly informative and knowledgeable, and a joy to ride with.
Horses were friendly and well behaved. Awesome, easy going experience with great guides.
Die Besitzer der Ranch sind beide total hilfsbereit und sehr freundlich. Wir hatten leider nicht die Chance eine Tour bei ihnen zu machen, wurden aber von Ihnen aufgesammelt als unser Auto liegen geblieben ist. Wir durften uns außerdem auf einen Teil ihres Landes stellen bis wir eine Lösung gefunden haben. Super nett!