A two-hour guided horse ride from a small ranch on the edge of Byron Bay, through native tea tree forest and over the dunes onto Tyagarah Beach, in a group of no more than eight riders. No riding experience is needed; you are matched to a horse that suits you.
Days
- About 2 hours
Age
- 10 years and over
Group size
- Max 8
Start / finish
- Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay / Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Horseback; make your own way to the ranch
Meals
- No meals are listed as included
Route
Included experiences
- Round yard — meet your horse and learn the basics
- Tea tree forest — trail ride through native bush
- Sand dunes — ride over the dunes to the sea
- Tyagarah Beach — ride along the sand by the ocean
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
Based on 21 reviews
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AI summary of 21 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the guides and staff for their professionalism, friendliness and attentiveness to riders of all abilities, with particular appreciation for how well they match horses to individuals and support beginners throughout the experience. The most striking aspect of the tour is the scenic journey itself, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting the transition from forest to beach as magical and breathtaking, and noting opportunities to trot, canter and gallop along the sand and through the bush. The horses themselves are frequently commended as calm, gentle, well-cared-for and suitable for novice riders, contributing significantly to the overall experience. The most common caveat is that photographs, whilst sometimes taken by guides during the ride, are not included as part of the package, which some travellers wish were complimentary.
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My girls loved their bush and beach ride and we'll be back. The horses are well behaved and well cared for, and the staff are wonderful.
They fitted us in when other places had strict weight limits. Our guide taught us to trot on the bush trails, and riding white horses along the Byron coast under blue skies was a dream.
Pure magic, cantering and galloping along the beach and through the forest, a bucket-list dream come true. My horse was friendly and cuddly, all the horses looked loved, and I've already booked another ride.
We did the sunset forest to beach ride and it was magical, one of the best things I've ever done. The horses were calm and patient with me as a complete beginner.
I took my niece and son on the two-hour Forest to Beach ride and it was spectacular. I rode Didi, who was gentle and kind, and Dunk and the team made it a trip to remember for my niece visiting from New York.
We did the rainforest to beach ride while staying across the road a few years ago. The team were very professional and the horses were clearly healthy and well cared for, and there are paddocks and a little swamp to explore while you wait.
