Is there a better way to experience the Hunter Valley wine region than on horse back?
We believe that the experience we offer is truly unique! We are passionate about the Hunter Valley and Hunter Valley wines.
We have over 20 years experience in the wine industry and are very exited to offer a range of tours to suit different age groups :
THE BRUNCH RIDE ( over 18)
Experience the magical Hunter Valley wineries in the morning sunshine.
Your horseback Wine & Dine Brunch Ride starts with an introduction to your horse to get to know each other before we head off to Wynwood Cellar door to visit their Wine Museum and perhaps taste some of their premium wines!
Then we mount up and ride through a tour of the vineyard before heading back to Hanging Tree Vineyard for your wine tasting, and say goodbye to your horse for now.
*10.30am start
*30 minutes to sign waivers and introduction to horse
*60 minutes in the saddle
*90 minutes of wine tasting
*Finish around 1.45 pm
COST: $175
AFTERNOON TREK (over 18)
Settle into an afternoon of horseback adventures as we introduce you to our local wineries.
Your wine tour afternoon trek starts with an introduction to your horse where you get to know each other before we head off to Wynwood Cellar door to visit their Wine Museum and perhaps taste some of their premium wines!
Then we mount up and ride through a tour of the vineyard before heading back to Hanging Tree Vineyard for your wine tasting, and say goodbye to your horse for now.
*1.00pm start
*30 minutes to sign waivers and introduction to your horse
*60 minutes in the saddle
*90 minutes of wine tasting
*Finish around 4.15pm
COST: $175
EQUINE WINE & DINE TOUR (over 18)
Enjoy all the Hunter Valley has to offer as we introduce you to our local wineries and culinary delights.
Your horseback wine & dine tour starts with an introduction to your horse where you get to know each other before we head off to Wynwood Cellar door to visit their Wine Museum and perhaps taste some of their premium wines!
Then we mount up and ride next door to Voco Kirkton Park for a gourmet lunch or picnic then to work off your lunch through a tour of the vineyard before heading back to Hanging Tree Vineyard for your VIP wine tasting and to say goodbye to your horse for now.
*10.30am start
*30 minutes to sign waivers and introduction to your horse
*120 minutes in the saddle
*60 minute lunch
*120 minutes of wine tasting
*Finish around 3.30pm
COST: $295
RIDING LESSONS
Spend some time in the saddle learning new skills, or brushing up some long forgotten technique.
Kim is a qualified riding instructor with Horse Safety Australia, teaching beginners and intermediate riders to improve their skill and confidence. The lessons are one on one and teach you how to connect and control your horse, both on the ground and in the saddle. It is something Kim enjoys as riders can be nervous and uncomfortable on a horse and it gives her pleasure to see a person improve and progress to a confident rider who is really enjoying it and growing in confidence.
COST: $60 per hour
EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPY
Spend some time in the saddle learning new skills, or brushing up some long forgotten technique.
Encompasses a range of treatments that involve activities with horses to promote human physical and mental health. Various therapies that involve interactions with horse are used for individuals with and without special needs including those with physical, cognitive and emotional issues. The goal is to help the client in social, emotional, cognitive or behavioural ways. I find that the reduction in anxiety is noticed within one or two visits.
The horses used are specially trained to be desensitised to loud or exaggerated movements. We choose horses that responds to human interaction and that are affectionate and relaxed.
COST: from $30 per session
Your not so typical wine tasting tour: https://www.hunterhunter.com.au/hunter-valley/murchessons-equine-wine-dine
