Image credit: Ibsut, the Wolgan Valley Please note: BNT Membership is compulsory for trekkers who wish to use the Bicentennial National Trail. BNT guidebooks (pictured above) are also required to access essential trail notes and topo maps. Short Horse-Trekking Routes Along Australia’s Bicentennial National Trail Not every country can boast of having a 5330km long horse … [Read more...] about Bicentennial National Trail ‘Shorts’: Jenolan Caves to the Cudgegong River
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18 Best Horse Campsites in Australia
Oldfields's Hut horse camp, NSW There is nothing quite like camping with your horses to develop a deep relationship and sense of trust. But it can be a lot of work. From finding a suitable and safe trail, to packing everything you need for both yourself and your steed. Sometimes, the biggest headache of all can be finding a decent enough horse campsite that can cater for … [Read more...] about 18 Best Horse Campsites in Australia
Horse Riding on the Bibbulmun Track (or not!)
The Bibbulmun Track is one of the world's greatest long distance walk trails, stretching 1000km between the Perth hills and Albany on WA's wild windswept coast. The track winds through towering karri and tingle forests, down mist-shrouded valleys, over giant granite boulders and along breathtaking coastal heathlands. But with the track being designated 'walkers only', how can … [Read more...] about Horse Riding on the Bibbulmun Track (or not!)
9 Top Road Safety Tips for Horse Trekkers
It seems our roads are getting busier and busier, while the suburbs and bitumen are encroaching further and further into what was once sleepy horse farm territory. This changing landscape means that horse trekkers and equine travellers will at some point need to contend with traffic and busy roads. Indeed, many a long-distance horse trekker has mentioned that the most … [Read more...] about 9 Top Road Safety Tips for Horse Trekkers
10 Tips for Long-Distance Horse Trekking with Children
Long distance trekking has its unique challenges and rewards; even more so for children. Below are a few tips and tricks to make sure they get the most out of their equine adventuring. Wait for the Right Age Make no mistakes about it, the rigours of long-distance can be a huge challenge, even for adults. Most established long-distance horse trails have been … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Long-Distance Horse Trekking with Children