FINGAL PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Private St Andrews Beach Ride — Horses, Dunes and the Wide Southern Ocean
A two-hour private horseback ride from Gunnamatta Trail Rides that leads your group through coastal bushland and high sand dunes to walk at the water’s edge—perfect for beginner riders and small private groups.
Private St Andrews Beach Ride — Horses, Dunes and the Wide Southern Ocean.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of St Andrews Beach on a private horseback ride that threads through native coastal bushland, climbs high sand dunes and opens onto panoramic ocean views. Led by experienced adult guides and tailored for all riding levels, the Private St Andrews Beach Ride places your group alone on the trail so you can trot, walk and take in the coastline together.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Dunes, Bushland and Wide Ocean Vistas
The route moves from native coastal scrub up over high sand dunes to reveal expansive panoramic ocean views before descending to the beach—an elemental seaside landscape best seen from horseback.
A Ride Just for Your Group
This is a private tour: you will ride only with the people in your booking (no other guests will join), led by Gunnamatta Trail Rides’ adult guides—an ideal format for groups wanting uninterrupted time together.
Horses for Every Ability
Gunnamatta Trail Rides provides mounts suited to a range of rider sizes and skill levels and tailors horse assignments to make riders feel safe and enjoy the experience.
What the day feels like
How the Ride Unfolds
Starting from the stables, the ride threads through stretches of coastal bushland with a mix of walking and trotting. As the group approaches high sand dunes the view opens to the ocean; the ride then makes its way down to the beach where riders walk along the water’s edge, listening to waves and taking in the coastline.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Private St Andrews Beach Ride runs for approximately two hours.
Meet at the operator’s address: 150 Sandy Rd, Fingal, VIC 3939 before departing from the stables.
Riders must wear long pants and fully enclosed shoes suitable for riding; bring a jacket in case of rain. The operator can offer an alternative shoe option for unsuitable footwear but not all sizes are guaranteed.
Rides continue regardless of most weather; the operator will reschedule bookings only in extreme storm conditions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is this a private tour?
Yes. The Private St Andrews Beach Ride is reserved solely for your group—you will not share the tour with other guests.
How long is the ride?
The ride lasts approximately two hours.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Riders must be at least 10 years old to join this tour.
What should I wear?
Wear long pants and fully enclosed shoes suitable for riding; the operator recommends bringing a jacket for rain.
Do I need to speak English?
Yes. For safety all customers must be able to understand and speak basic levels of English to follow instructions during the tour.