About
3-Day Wilderness Horse Trek & River Retreat
On the Clarence River – The Ranch on Clarence
Price: $3,300 per person (incl. GST)
Duration: 3 days riding, 3 nights on Country
Nights Included: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Checkout: Sunday afternoon
Group Size: Minimum 4 riders, capped at 8 riders
Ride into a landscape few ever experience. This 3-day wilderness trek takes you deep into ancient rainforest, open country and wild river systems on the back of our carefully selected herd. Alongside our Andalusian and Warlander horses, we also ride Stock Horses, Thoroughbreds, Arabians and the occasional heavy horse — all steady, responsive and well-conditioned for this kind of country.
Arrive Thursday afternoon, settle into the riverside homestead, and spend Friday to Sunday riding through uncharted terrain, learning horsemanship, travelling with the herd and living simply on Country.
A retreat into horses, river, fire and soul.
2026 Wilderness Trek Calendar
Nights: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Riding Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Checkout: Sunday afternoon
Minimum: 4 riders
Maximum: 8 riders
January 2026
Arrival: Thursday 22 January
Riding: 23–25 January
Checkout: Sunday afternoon
March 2026
Arrival: Thursday 19 March
Riding: 20–22 March
Checkout: Sunday afternoon
April 2026
(Avoiding Easter weekend)
Arrival: Thursday 23 April
Riding: 24–26 April
Checkout: Sunday afternoon
May 2026
Arrival: Thursday 21 May
Riding: 22–24 May
Checkout: Sunday afternoon
June 2026
Arrival: Thursday 18 June
Riding: 19–21 June
Checkout: Sunday afternoon
July 2026
Arrival: Thursday 16 July
Riding: 17–19 July
Checkout: Sunday afternoon
September 2026
Arrival: Thursday 17 September
Riding: 18–20 September
Checkout: Sunday afternoon
October 2026
Arrival: Thursday 22 October
Riding: 23–25 October
Checkout: Sunday afternoon
November 2026
Arrival: Thursday 19 November
Riding: 20–22 November
Checkout: Sunday afternoon
December 2026
Arrival: Thursday 10 December
Riding: 11–13 December
Checkout: Sunday afternoon
What’s Included
Guided Riding & Horsemanship
Three full days of guided riding
Four to six hours in the saddle each day
Varied terrain: paddocks, river country, forest and open trails
Access to remote, beautiful locations we truck out to each day
Water & Fire
Bareback swim with the horses in the Clarence River (weather permitting)
Fire-heated bush baths and outdoor hot showers
Fully Catered Meals
All meals cooked over the open fire
Morning tea, riverside lunch, campfire dinner, snacks and drinks
Connection with the Herd
Time in the herd’s natural environment
Grooming, feeding and stillness
Troopy Horse Safari — move with the herd at their pace
Accommodation
Three nights in our rustic Bunkhouse at historic Cleveland Crossing
Once a stock route crossing, now a fun country escape to rest and recharge
Memories to Take Home
Natural photos and a short video reel
A take-home gift as a memory of your time on Country
A 113-acre sanctuary with ancient trees, wild rivers and open skies.
Group Size
Minimum 4 riders
Capped at 8 riders
All experience levels welcome
Horses matched carefully to each rider
Rider Weight Limit
Maximum rider weight is 95 kg for the wellbeing of the horses.
We use English saddles, Australian Stock Saddles and occasional Western.
Insurance Requirements
All riders must either:
Have travel insurance that covers horse riding, or
Be a current Equestrian Australia member
We do not provide personal accident insurance.
Price
$3,300 per person (incl. GST)
Includes accommodation, meals, guided rides, Troopy support, river swims (conditions permitting), bush baths, photos, reel and a take-home gift.
How to Book
For bookings or enquiries:
Call or Text: 0408 752 181
Email: theranchbyronbay@gmail.com
📍 Location:
The Ranch on Clarence
📍 9995 Clarence Way, Louisa Creek, NSW 2469
A wild, 113-acre sanctuary with ancient trees, starry nights, and over a kilometre of Clarence River frontage.
