Southern Cross Horse Treks

I had been wishing to ride with Kathy for some while and finally was able to align the stars to make it happen.Kathy’s place is warm, welcoming and relaxing the moment you arrive. After a restful night sleep, delicious continental breakfast, it was time to meet the horses. They’re wonderfully well looked after and beautiful to watch in the herd.Kathy’s rides cater for the experienced rider who are confident on forward, super fit, spirited happy horses in open terrain. Expect long fast canters and trots and hours in the saddle.After each day, returning to a fire, warm shower, delicious dinner and comfy bed is a dream… only to wake up the next day and repeat.Thank you Kathy. Cannot wait to return!!

The best weekend getaway with amazing horses only 4 hours from Sydney. The owner (Kathy) really cares about her horses and it's a pleasure to see her working with them. True horsemanship!!! All horses are forward going, reactive and good to ride. I got to ride Nadal, such a lovely, big horse. The scenery is gorgeous and dinners absolutely delicious. I can definitely recommend Southern Cross Horse Treks to all experienced riders!

The most amazing horse riding holiday ever! Horses are happy and well looked after. One of the very few places that cater for experienced riders. You ride in small groups in all paces and speeds. Accommodation and food are of very high quality and Kathy, the owner and guide is professional and lovely. Highly recommended.

By far the best horse riding holiday I have ever had.If you love Arabian horses, then go.If you want to see the happiest and fittest horses in Australia, then go.If you want to discover beautiful Australia on horseback, then go.If you like to eat good food, then go.If you want to get far away from city life, then go.If you love dogs, then go and meet my two favorite dogs in the world.If you want to spend time with like-minded riders from all over the world and a wonderful host, then go.You absolutely will not regret it.

I have had two long weekend rides with Kathy, both of which have been amazing! Her horses are incredibly well trained and fun to ride, and are fit enough to tackle the long days on the trail. The scenery in this part of the country is fabulous, and you can ride to some incredible viewpoints. A lot of the riding is through woodland trails which are very peaceful, with a good range of local wildlife to spot along the way.Kathy’s hospitality is also wonderful. The house is a great place to wind down at the end of a long day in the saddle, and you can see the horses in the field while relaxing on the sofa.I thoroughly recommend riding with Kathy, and can’t wait to visit again.

I traveled twice to Australia, more or less just for doing the horse riding at Kathy's Southern Cross Horse Treks. It was fantastic and I would love to go there again! The accommodation is clean, cosy and with a great view to the horses and there is a pool for hot days. All horses (and dogs) have a special character and they love to do the treks. Kathy does a great job both as host and as a caring owner of all her horses and dogs. I can definitely recommend these riding holidays if you can ride and enjoy nature. It's an overwhelming feeling when cantering along the lonely beach, riding through the rain forest and crossing small rivers.

This is truly my happy place and I love coming to Southern Cross Horse Treks.If you love beautiful scenery, well loved horses, great accommodation, more than a trail ride"

Amazing hostess, mouth-watering home cooked meals, some of the fitness horses who are treated like family, super cool dogs and a home away from home accomodation. What more can we ask for!?Hubby and I just finished a 3 day horse riding adventure (hubby just ran the trails) with Kathy and it was one the best holidays we’ve had.We stayed at the cabin behind the main house which was beautifully furnished and extremely comfortable. A great place to retreat after a long day’s ride.The riding is by far the best I have experienced having been to pretty much most places within a 5 hours drive from Sydney. Kathy’s horses are extremely well cared for and are fit and forward. I rode Toby and Dream - both of whom are well suited to my experience and such a pleasure to ride. The trails Kathy took us on were beautiful and what a great way to see another part of Australia.The food that Kathy cooked were super delicious too. The perfect meals to recharge our bodies with.Kathy - You are such an inspiration. A big thank you from Thomas and I for your hospitality. We both had an amazing time. It was the best riding I have done and we are so glad we found you! Looking forward to coming back again in a few months.

Great horses, great location. Some days are spent riding along serene forest trails, others splashing in the breakers on a pristine beach. The horses are mostly Arabians, and live up to everything you’d expect from the breed; swift and surefooted, with tireless stamina. The two brumbies are also heaps of fun to ride, with great personalities! The forward horses and wealth of opportunities for canters and gallops make it an experienced rider’s delight; but Kathy can also arrange gentler-paced rides for those who want more leisure to enjoy the lovely scenery. The accommodation is very comfortable - you can warm up by the fire in winter, or cool off in the pool in summer - and the food consistently delicious. Plus there are dogs to make friends with! I’m sure I’ll be back again.