Cape Tribulation - Meet The Staff

Cape Tribulation - Meet The Staff

Julian – Boss & Builder / Mr. Fix-It

Julian is the hands-on boss and the one we rely on to build, fix, and keep everything in top shape. From fences to saddles, he’s always finding a way to make things stronger, better, and ready for the next adventure. When he’s not wrangling helicopters, he’s wrangling horses — and somehow keeps this whole show on the road.

Chilli – Feed Master & Tractor Wrangler

Chilli’s basically part human, part tractor. You’ll spot him with a bucket in one hand and a spanner in the other, making sure the horses (and the machinery) are fed, watered, and happy. Horse Safety Australia Certified.

Gerry – Guide & Storyteller

Need local knowledge, horse wisdom, or a good yarn about the Daintree? Gerry’s your man. He leads the rides with a calm hand, a sharp eye, and a knack for turning the rainforest into a moving storybook, With years of local knowledge and horsemanship, guests love his easy-going nature and the way he brings the rainforest and beach to life with stories along the trail. Horse Safety Australia Certified & First Aid.

Jackie – Guide / Saltwater Cowgirl

Jackie’s living the dream — part mermaid, part cowgirl, and always at home where the rainforest meets the reef. She’s just as comfortable in the saddle as she is by the sea, and she can’t wait to share the magic of this place (and a few good laughs) with you. Horse Safety Australia Certified & First Aid.

Halle – Guide & Fluent in horse

Halle hails from Queensland, She has a natural connection with horses and spends most of her time working with them — honestly, she probably likes them more than people… but don’t worry, she’s still happy to see you! Her favourite horse is Ash, but she has a soft spot for Halo… when he’s behaving. When she can’t ride horses, she rides waves — always happiest outdoors doing what she loves.

International Guide – Visiting Horse Whisperers

Each year we welcome an assistant guide from overseas who brings fresh stories, riding styles, and horsey wisdom from around the world. It’s a chance to share cultures, swap horse tales, and make every ride just that little bit more special. Be sure to ask who your guide is this season — you might just be riding with an international horse whisperer!

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laura williams
Magical experience with the lovely team from Cape Tribulation Horse Riding. Thank you so much Jerry, Hallie and Aeisha for making today so special and memorable. Gerry's knowledge of the area and local flora and fauna was beyond amazing. Fascinating - we learnt so much! Our horses Halo, Thorn, Blaze, Jerry and Zoomie were stunning. Memories we will cherish forever. Thank you
Budd W
We had an awesome time with Cape Tribulation Horse Rides! The crew were absolutely lovely , friendly, helpful and always checking in to make sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time.

Riding through the Daintree rainforest and out onto the beach was pretty special. Beautiful horses, amazing scenery and a really relaxed ride.

Such a great experience and easily one of the highlights of our Cape Trib trip. Would definitely recommend! 🐴🌴
Response from the owner:Thankyou very much for this review. We are so glad you enjoyed your ride! The team work really hard to ensure you have the best possible time so your feedback is much appreicated. We hope you enjoyed your holiday and visit again soon!
Gee Rathnayake
From the moment we arrived, Hallie made us feel welcome, relaxed and completely at ease. We rode with Hallie and Gerry. Their warmth and care made the whole experience feel personal and special from the very beginning.

The ride through Cape Tribulation was an unforgettable journey through the ancient Daintree rainforest and out towards the coast. Sitting on horseback beneath the towering trees, surrounded by dense greenery and the sounds of the rainforest, felt like entering another world. The horses were calm and beautifully cared for, and the relaxed pace gave us time to take in the scenery.

Seeing the ancient forest, river and coastline meet from horseback was breathtaking. Riding along the beach with the waves nearby, the horses moving through the shallows and the rainforest rising behind us was a truly unique experience.

There was something wonderfully peaceful about the whole ride: the sound of hooves, the movement of the water, the tropical landscape and the feeling of being completely surrounded by nature. It was not just a horse ride, but a beautiful way to experience Cape Tribulation and the Daintree from a perspective impossible to appreciate in quite the same way from the road.

Beautiful horses, kind and knowledgeable guides, and spectacular scenery made this an experience we will remember for a very long time. ❤️🌴🌊

Thank you
Response from the owner:Thankyou Gee, those photos are so good! You guys look amazing on your Horses. We are very glad you enjoyed your ride! Thankyou for this review we do really appreiciate it. We do hope that you will come back for a visit and another ride one day! Thanks Again!
Tanya
A definate must when you visit Cape Tribulation. Such an organic way to absorb the scenery. The guides added to the experience with their commentry about The Area. I Highly recommend this horse ridding adventure.
Response from the owner:Thank you Tanya for your feedback and review! We're happy to hear you had a good time with us and enjoyed the ride
Laura Verreet
Very nice way to discover the rainforest and to ride a horse on the beach. The horses knew their job and it all felt very safe, even for my friend who had never ridden a horse before. I really wish they would offer a tour for experienced riders where you could trot and gallop, then I would come back.
Response from the owner:Thank you Laura for your feedback, we are very proud to bring all costumers with different level of experience to the ride. So everyone has the chance to enjoy the daintree on horseback.
Fanni Gilányi
This horse ride made one of my biggest childhood dreams come true, and I can’t even put into words how happy and emotional I was. ❤️

Before the ride, though, I was almost in tears for a completely different reason. My flight was delayed, then the car rental was delayed, and finally the ferry crossing caused even more delays. No matter how much I hurried, it seemed impossible that I would make it on time. I spoke to two members of the team by phone and even emailed from the ferry asking them to wait for me, although I completely understood that a whole group and saddled horses can’t realistically wait for one person.

I was incredibly lucky that the rest of the group was a lovely big family who were happy to wait for me, and I’m especially grateful to the two guides, who were so kind, understanding and helpful about the whole situation.

The ride itself was absolutely breathtaking. I learned so many fascinating things about the plants and wildlife of the Daintree Rainforest, and the scenery was simply unforgettable.

Thank you for making my childhood dream come true! I truly hope I can come back one day. Until then, I hope everyone else gets the chance to experience this too — this is definitely something you shouldn’t miss!❤️
Response from the owner:Hey Fanni, First of all i'm glad you made it for the ride after all your stressful travel. Also thank you so much about your review and the amazing experience you had with us. Safe travels!
Sean Daly
Highly communicative business in a spectacular part of the world. 🐎🌴💧🍃
Response from the owner:Thankyou Sean for this review. We are glad you enjoyed your ride. Thankyou for this feedback the team works hard to ensure everyone has a safe and good time so we appreciate it.
Mika Kloke
Incredible experience, super friendly staff and lovely horses! We enjoyed the ride through Daintree rainforest and on the beach very much! ❤️
Response from the owner:Thankyou Mika for this review. We are glad you enjoyed your time riding through the rainforest and on the beach!
Sofia Costa
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! 😍
Response from the owner:Thankyou very much Sofia for this Review. I am sure Bella and Pippen really enjoyed their Cuddles. Thankyou Again.
ines teixeira
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.