Tour & Clinic Program 2011 - 2012

2011 - 2012 PROGRAM CALENDAR

All prices current from 12/05/11

2 DAY SUB ALPINE - EAST KIEWA PACK TRIP

Duration: 2 Days

Cost: $550

A short break in the beautiful East Kiewa. Ride through tall Mountain forrests, ferny gullies and camp above the banks of Bogong Creek. With Mt Bogong's Granite Flat rising steeply behind camp, this is the perfect weekend escape. Pack your Bathers for a swim at Ropers.

Dates:
Sat 26th Nov 2011 - Sun 27th Nov 2011

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7 DAY MOUNT BOGONG &
MOUNT FAINTER PACKHORSE ADVENTURE

Duration: 7 Days

Cost: $2450

One with the lot, including a rest day in a high mountain camp and featuring Young's Tops, the mountain home of the brumbies, Mount Fainter Range, Bogong Jack's hideout, Tawonga Huts, Pretty Valley and a traverse of Victoria’s highest mountain, Mount Bogong. Following tracks cut into mountain sides over 100 years ago, in search of gold and cattle grazing, our packhorses take you on a true heritage experience.

Dates:
Sun 12th Feb 2012 - Sat 18th Feb 2012

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4 DAY HIGH COUNTRY RIDE FALLS CREEK TO SRING SPUR

Duration: 4 Days

Cost: $1600

Get a little saddle grease on your trouser seat and join this 4 day Packhorse Adventure. Taking our horses back down from the high plains to their home paddock at Spring Spur. Starring from the Yards at Falls Creek, this ride takes in Fitzgeralds and kellys Hut, Wild Horse Plain, Big River, Glen Wills and Mount Bogong.  Meet at Spring Spur for breakfast and we will arrange transport to the Falls Creek horse yards mid morning for a ride not to be missed.

Dates:

Wed 11th Jan - Sat 14th Jan 2012

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5 DAY MOUNT BOGONG PACKHORSE ADVENTURE

Duration: 5 Days

Cost: $1950

Our flagship ride, featuring spectacular mountain landscapes, stunningly beautiful camps and a traverse of Victoria’s highest mountain, Mount Bogong. Following tracks cut into mountain sides over 100 years ago, in search of gold and cattle grazing, our packhorses take you on a true heritage experience.

Dates:
Mon 19th Mar - Fri 23rd Mar 2012

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5 DAY MOUNT FAINTER PACKHORSE ADVENTURE

Duration: 5 Days

Cost: $1950

Spend five days in the mountain home of the brumbies, This ride includes Mount Fainter Range, Bogong Jack's hideout, Tawonga Huts, Pretty Valley and beyond.

Dates:
Fri 21st Apr - Wed 25th Apr 2012 (ANZAC Day)

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5 DAY BRUMBY COUNTRY NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC

Duration: 5 Days

Cost: $2050

Spend five days in the mountain home of the brumbies, observing the behaviour of the herd in its natural environment. This helps form the foundation of our horsemanship skills. We will be focusing on skills associated with using packhorses in mountain country and camping with horses in remote environments.This ride will include Pretty Valley, Youngs Tops and Mt Fainter.

Presented by a guest master horseman in conjunction with our renowned guiding and hospitality. Talk to us about bringing your own horse. Limited places, so book early.

Dates:
Mon 12th Dec 2011 - Fri 16th Dec 2011

Mon 23rd Jan 2012 - Fri 27th Jan 2012

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4 DAY MT FAINTER EASTER ESCAPE

Duration: 4 Days

Cost: $1600

A perfect opportunity to escape from it all. Spend your Easter break riding the magnificent High Country with a fantastic team of horses and staff. You will find time to explore the landscape, its history, beauty and adventure. Featuring Mt Fainter, bushranger Bogong Jack's hideout, Pretty Valley and a chance sighting of the mountain brumbies.

Dates:
Fri 6th Apr 2012 - Mon 9th Apr 2012

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4 DAY NEW YEAR RIDE TO FALLS CREEK VIA MOUNT FAINTER

Duration: 4 Days

Cost: $1600

A mountain of experiences jammed into four days, riding the best of the High Country, including Mount Fainter and Pretty Valley. Beautiful camps and High Plains canters. Camp under the stars at bushranger Bogong Jack’s hideout, canter across the top of Mt Fainter at 6000’, with spectacular views, great food and wine. A truly unique New Years experience.

Dates:
Fri 30th Dec 2011 - Mon 2nd Jan 2012

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3 DAY MOUNT FAINTER PACKHORSE ADVENTURE

Duration: 3 Days

Cost: $1250

A mountain of experiences jammed into three days. Camp under the stars at bushranger Bogong Jack’s hideout, canter across the top of Mt Fainter at 6000’, with spectacular views, great food and wine.

Dates:

Fri 3rd Feb 2012 - Sun 5th Feb 2012

Sat 10th Mar 2012 - Mon 12th Mar 2012

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2011 - 2012 CALENDAR

FURTHER INFORMATION

All rides from our stables at Spring Spur, Mountain Creek Rd - Tawonga Map

These rides feature access into remote mountain areas and itineraries and routes may be changed without notice due to severe environmental and weather events.

All rides include meals, horses, saddlery, guides, group camping equipment (for camping rides), first-aid, mobile phone contact, National Park fees and 4WD backup where appropriate.

Bookings & inquiries
To book on a tour, complete an online booking form and send a deposit. There are limited places available on all tours, and some book out quite quickly. Any queries This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it us or call our office on 03 5754 4849.

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