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.

 

 

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