The adventure began back in 1984 with 6 horses and a dream...

The adventure began back in 1984 with 6 horses and a dream...

Our goal has always been simple – to connect horses and people with the natural world around them.

Our story begins back in 1984, when the very first ride set out from the old Drysdale Arms – one of the original backpacker lodges in Cape Tribulation.

With just six horses, the adventure began. Over the decades we have grown to a herd of more than 23 horses and become the oldest running tour in Cape Tribulation. We’re also proud to remain the only beginner-friendly beach ride in Australia – a truly unique experience, just like our location.

Throughout the years, the business has changed hands, welcomed countless staff and guests, and shared thousands of unforgettable rides. But one thing we can all agree on: this is still the most scenic ride in the country. Our goal has always been simple – to connect horses and people with the natural world around them and what better place to do that than here, in the world’s oldest rainforest and on the land of the world’s oldest living culture.

The current owners are a helicopter pilot and a cowgirl from outback Queensland. You’ll often spot them in the background, keeping the horses and pastures in order. They’ve called the rainforest home for over a decade and love the off-grid lifestyle and the beauty of this special place and can’t wait to share our backyard — and our best friends, the horses — with you.

 

 

Absolutely incredible experience! Riding through the lush Daintree rainforest and then out onto the beach was unforgettable. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel comfortable, no matter their riding experience. It was obvious how well they care for the horses, which made the ride even more enjoyable. Most of all the scenery was unreal. One of the best things I’ve done in Far North Queensland — highly recommend!
Response from the owner:thankyou for the incredible review Brett!
Great experience, riding on a horseback through the rainforest and on the beach.
Would definitely recommend this if in doubt!
Response from the owner:Thankyou for the 5 star review!
What a wonderful experience! The horses are beautiful, well schooled and cared for and the leaders knowledge of their animals and ecology of their environment is admirable, it left me wanting more. Simply bliss
Response from the owner:Julie -Thank you so much for your beautiful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience and felt the connection with our horses and the environment — that’s exactly what we hope every guest takes away.
Highly recommend. Wonderful tour and knowledge of the local area. Beautiful and very well looked after horses. Thank you
Response from the owner:Thankyou from us and our horses for the great review Anna!
​🌟 Memorable Five-Star Ride! 🌟

​This Cape Tribulation horse ride was truly a beautiful experience. The guides were welcoming and professional, making us feel comfortable and safe every step of the way. Riding through the majestic rainforest and along the beach was breathtaking.

​Spending this time with my daughter made it even more special. This is a memorable experience that will last a lifetime for both of us. Absolutely recommend this company for a perfect adventure! 🌟
Response from the owner:Luke, thank you so much for the lovely review! We really love hearing good feedback from locals — it honestly makes our day. We’re so glad you and your daughter had such a special time out on the ride. The beach and rainforest are pretty magic, and it’s always nice to share that with people from the area.Hope to see you both again sometime!
Lovely staff, beautiful horses with personality and amazing scenery xx
Response from the owner:Hi Anissa, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the ride, our horses, and the beautiful scenery. Hope to see you again soon!
Beautifully looked after horses, lovely people
Response from the owner:Thankyou or the review! Looking forward to seeing you again!
an amazing experience! we were a little late because of ferry traffic and they were so kind to wait for us, the horse ride itself was beautiful - recommend to everyone visiting cairns!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad you made it despite the ferry traffic and that you enjoyed the ride. It means a lot that you’d recommend us to others visiting Cairns — hope to see you again soon!
A magical experience! Beautiful horses who behaved so well with the beginners on our trip. The guides were outstanding - monitoring the behaviour of the horses, offering assistance as required, and pointing out many interesting plants/wildlife through the rainforest. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Hi Susie, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the ride, the horses, and the rainforest. It’s always our goal to ensure a safe and magical experience for everyone, especially beginners. We really appreciate your recommendation!
What an amazing experience! The people are amazing the horses are amazing the back drop is amazing, I would do this again and again, it was worth a day trip from palm cove!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your fantastic review!