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Riding the High Country: Five Days through 'Man from Snowy River' Country
A 5-day, 4-night horseback journey in Victoria’s High Country that pairs pioneer homestead stays and gourmet meals with iconic river views and return transfers to Melbourne Airport.
Riding the High Country: Five Days through 'Man from Snowy River' Country.
Set in Boorolite and run from a long‑standing Watson family farming property, this five‑day ride traces the landscapes made famous by The Man from Snowy River — high ridgelines, river flats and gold‑rush relics — while staying in family homesteads and the celebrated Riverhouse at Howqua Dale.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
High Country ridgelines, riverbanks and wildlife
Riders traverse 360‑degree vantage points, follow the Howqua River and pass through tree‑fern gullies and long canter flats while regularly encountering native wildlife such as kangaroos, wallabies and wedge‑tailed eagles.
Pioneer homesteads and cinematic landmarks
The route visits storied places — pioneering homesteads of Stockyard Creek and Stoney family houses, The Chinese Gold Diggings, Professors Hut, Fred Frys Hut and sites linked to The Man from Snowy River movie, with memorabilia at the Hideout.
Country houses, homestead rooms and gourmet fare
Accommodations include the Riverhouse at Howqua Dale and pioneer homestead rooms furnished with original relics; meals range from riverside BBQs to a family house degustation and other locally sourced gourmet offerings.
What the day feels like
What the five‑day ride feels like
The itinerary unfolds as a classic High Country packing of days in the saddle and evenings in family houses: morning breakfasts, long rides over high tracks and along the Howqua River, picnic and pack lunches, and evenings spent beside river gardens or in pioneer rooms — all designed to combine riding intensity with relaxed hospitality.
THE LANDSCAPE
High Country ridgelines, riverbanks and wildlife
Riders traverse 360‑degree vantage points, follow the Howqua River and pass through tree‑fern gullies and long canter flats while regularly encountering native wildlife such as kangaroos, wallabies and wedge‑tailed eagles.
THE HISTORY
Pioneer homesteads and cinematic landmarks
The route visits storied places — pioneering homesteads of Stockyard Creek and Stoney family houses, The Chinese Gold Diggings, Professors Hut, Fred Frys Hut and sites linked to The Man from Snowy River movie, with memorabilia at the Hideout.
THE STAYS & CUISINE
Country houses, homestead rooms and gourmet fare
Accommodations include the Riverhouse at Howqua Dale and pioneer homestead rooms furnished with original relics; meals range from riverside BBQs to a family house degustation and other locally sourced gourmet offerings.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride is best suited to
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No specific gear list is provided in the supplied facts; riders should confirm equipment and clothing requirements directly with Watson's Mountain Country Trail Rides before travel.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ride?
The program runs 5 days and 4 nights.
When and where do we meet on day one?
Guests arrive at 9:30 a.m. at the operator’s high country farming property to saddle up and begin the first day’s ride.
What is included in the price?
The fare includes experiencing 'Man from Snowy River' country, quality overnight accommodation, authentic pioneer homestead experiences and local gourmet cuisine.
What are the age restrictions?
Standard bookings are for ages 10 and up; children aged 8–9 with some riding experience may be allowed at the operator’s discretion.
Are transfers to Melbourne Airport provided?
Return transfers to Melbourne Airport are noted in the trip context.
How physically demanding is the ride?
The itinerary includes at least one challenging day with long canter sections and extensive rivertrack riding, as well as numerous river crossings on the return route.