FINGAL PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Private Early Bird Beach Ride — St Andrews Beach from Dunecrest to Shore
A private, two‑hour guided horseback ride with Gunnamatta Trail Rides that moves from coastal bushland up onto high sand dunes for panoramic ocean views and then down to walk along the water’s edge — this guide explains what to expect, what to bring and who the ride is best for.
Private Early Bird Beach Ride — St Andrews Beach from Dunecrest to Shore.
Set out from the stables for a private horseback ride that threads through native coastal bushland before climbing high sand dunes to wide ocean panoramas and then easing down to walk along the golden sands at St Andrews Beach. Led by experienced adult tour guides and reserved exclusively for your booking group, the two‑hour route mixes stretches of trotting and walking to showcase the coastline on a scale best seen from horseback.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Panoramic ocean vistas from the high sand dunes
Part of the ride takes you up onto high sand dunes where the group pauses to take in expansive, wide views of the ocean — a defining visual moment on this private coastal route.
Trots through coastal bushland en route to the beach
The route departs from the stables and navigates native coastal bushland with planned stretches of trotting and walking, delivering a varied, tactile coastal riding experience.
A private walk along the shoreline
Once you crest the dunes the group makes its way down to the water’s edge to walk on the beach together, experiencing the shore at a pace that encourages shared quiet and connection with the coast.
What the day feels like
What the ride feels like
The Private Early Bird Beach Ride unfolds as a compact two‑hour circuit: you meet at the stables, mount horses matched to ability and size, move through coastal bushland with controlled trotting and walking, pause for the dune vista, then descend to a slow, shore-side walk at the water’s edge — all guided by experienced adult tour guides and limited to your group alone.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private ride suits best
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Duration is two hours. Meet at the operator’s stables at 150 Sandy Rd, Fingal, VIC 3939.
Wear long pants and fully enclosed shoes acceptable for riding; riders in unsuitable shoes may be offered an option from a small selection (sizes not guaranteed). Bring a jacket — rides continue regardless of weather except in extreme storm conditions.
This is a private St Andrews Beach ride operated by Gunnamatta Trail Rides. Bookings start at A$495.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Private Early Bird Beach Ride?
The ride lasts approximately two hours.
Where do we meet for the ride?
You meet at the stables located at 150 Sandy Rd, Fingal, VIC 3939.
Is this ride suitable for beginners?
Yes — the offering is suitable for beginner riders and the ride is led by experienced adult tour guides.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be 10 years and older.
What should I wear and bring?
Riders should wear long pants and fully enclosed shoes suitable for riding; a jacket is recommended as rides continue in most weather. If you arrive in unsuitable shoes the operator can offer a small selection of alternatives, though not all sizes are guaranteed.
Is the ride private and who runs it?
The experience is private to your booking group and operated by Gunnamatta Trail Rides.