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.

 

 

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!
Beautiful horses. Relaxing walk on beach.
Staff are super nice and helpful.
Had an amazing and casual ride thru the rainforest and beach walk. Very informative guide by Gerry of all the local biodiversity and Hally was super friendly too...highly recommended
You're not guaranteed to get to walk in the water (the guides need to be able to see there are no crocs or sting rays 🙃) but even the walk on the beach is lovely and they stop and take photos for each group on their horses which was lovely. Walking in the water was unreal though. Made it the coolest trail ride I've done so far 😍
My family and I all went riding and loved it. The horses were well trained knew what they were doing so we didn't really need to worry about it. We also enjoyed the random facts about the Daintree from the guide up front. Yes, my feet were undoubtedly sore afterwards but it was definetly worth it. Especially when my mothers horse decided to go bush. We got some really good pictures and some good laughs (mostly at each other). Would definetly recommend this to people who've never ridden before.
We had a very enjoyable ride, even my husband that had never ridden a horse felt relaxed and comfortable on the well cared for horses. Jackie and the other team rider made the experience pleasurable with their knowledge of the local area. Thank you :)
Amazing experience! Highly recommended if you wanna live an exceptional moment in the cape trib forest and beaches !
We’ve had the best time riding the horses. It felt like a dream to ride on the beach and through the rainforest. The horses were lovely and the staff was very friendly. It was very well organised. Highly recommend this place.
Response from the owner:thankyou for the great review Leonie, hoep to see you again sometime soon!
Had an amazing time the staff were very helpful and was a beautiful ride through the jungle onto one of the best beaches in Australia highly recommend
Response from the owner:thankyou Tom