Seven Days in the Victorian High Country: The Man from Snowy River Celebration Ride from Boorolite

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Seven Days in the Victorian High Country: The Man from Snowy River Celebration Ride from Boorolite

A 7-day, 6-night horseback ride run by Watson's Mountain Country Trail Rides that traverses Australia’s High Country, visits iconic film locations and combines fully catered meals with nights swagging under the stars.

Seven Days in the Victorian High Country: The Man from Snowy River Celebration Ride from Boorolite.

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Location
Boorolite
Operator
Watson's Mountain Country Trail Rides
Category
Horse
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This seven-day celebration ride traces high ridgelines and river corridors of Victoria’s High Country from Boorolite, offering 360-degree mountain vistas, more than sixty river crossings and camps beneath the open sky while riders visit locations made famous in The Man from Snowy River.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE LANDSCAPE

Panoramas of the Victorian High Country

Riders gain sustained high-country views and summit rides that deliver true 360-degree panoramas across the alpine landscape.

THE RIDE

River Crossings and Backcountry Camps

The route includes more than sixty river crossings and nights spent camping under the stars, with swags used for sleeping in the field.

THE ICON

Film Locations and the Jump Scene

The itinerary brings riders to iconic Man from Snowy River film locations, including the famous jump scene, framing the ride as both scenic and cinematic.

What the day feels like

What the seven days feel like

Over seven days and six nights the ride moves through high-country ridgelines, fords rivers repeatedly and settles each night under the stars; the rhythm is a series of long scenic stretches punctuated by river crossings, film-location visits and fully catered meals at camp.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this ride suits — and who it doesn’t.

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Families with older childrenWell suited to families traveling with children aged 10 and older; the operator accepts ages 10+ as standard.
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Experienced younger riders (8–9)Children aged 8–9 may be permitted provided they have some riding experience, per the operator’s allowance.
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Riders under 8Not targeted at very young children; the standard minimum age is 10, with limited exceptions for 8–9 year olds.
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Those needing firm age limitsIf strict age minimums are required, note the trip’s stated minimum is 10, with conditional allowance for 8–9 year olds with experience.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Nights are spent swagging under the stars; riders should prepare for backcountry camping. Meals for all days are fully catered (breakfasts, lunches and dinners).

Meals & Camping

The program includes fully catered breakfasts, lunches and dinners while camping under the stars in swags.

Operator

This 7‑day, 6‑night celebration ride is operated by Watson's Mountain Country Trail Rides in the Boorolite / Victorian High Country area.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the ride?

The ride runs for 7 days and 6 nights.

What ages can join the ride?

Standard participation is for ages 10 and up; children aged 8–9 with some riding experience may be allowed.

When is the next available departure?

The next available departure is 7th December 2026.

Are meals provided?

Yes — breakfasts, lunches and dinners are fully catered during the ride.

What notable features are on the route?

Highlights include spectacular 360-degree views, more than 60 river crossings, camping under the stars and visits to Man from Snowy River film locations including the jump scene.