Cradle Country Adventures

Tour Operator

Come and join us on our 3 hour or full day Bakers Beach Ride

Cradle Country Adventures offers horse-riding tours on 3 beautiful locations: Harveydale (near Birralee), Bakers Beach, and Cradle Mountain. Cradle Mountain tours climb up from our stables in the heart of 'The Vale of Belvoir' to the 'Speeler Plain' where you experience magnificent views of Cradle Mountain, Barn Bluff, The Great Western Tiers and Mount Roland. Tours range from two to five hours including transfers to and from your Cradle Mountain accommodation. Also offering multi day rides through the beautiful Mersey Valley with options of days at both Cradle Mountain and Narawntapu National Parks - beaches, forests and mountains, it's the complete Tasmanian horse-riding experience. Visitors can stay at the accommodation at the shearer's quarters at Kimberley as well as the Bakers Beach homestead as well as dinner and breakfast packages. "The Quarters" and the Bakers Beach homestead are self contained and rooms are either double or twin bed configuration.

Birralee Road, Birralee, Tasmania, 7303

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Tours

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Adventure Package Tour

The Adventure Package combines a 2-hour ride at Kimberley and the 1. 5-hour Speeler plain ride at Cradle Mountain. The package begins with a half-day horse-riding tour at Kimberley, which is halfway between Launceston and Cradle Mountain. Afterwards, spend the night in the shearer's quarters at Kimberley. The following day, you will go on the Speeler plain ride at Cradle Mountain.

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Horse Riding Tour (Half Day)

Cradle Country Adventures specialises in small groups, and you travel through spectacular forests with mountain views. You see rivers that abound with trout and platypus. At Cradle Country Adventures you get to ride our sensible horses, Clydie x, Percheron x, QH x, Arabs x, etc. This half-day rides take you through undulating areas of old growth forest, grazing land and bluegum plantation. Morning/afternoon tea is served on the bank of the beautiful Mersey River, which is home to many platypi. For the competent and confident rider there are opportunities for a trot and canter or you can just sit back and enjoy the magnificent scenery. Trail ride suitable for beginners to advanced. Small groups only. Larger groups can be catered for on request. Morning or afternoon tea included. For more information on our prices please visit our website.

$120 - $330

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Horse Riding Tours (Multi-day)

Our most popular treks range from two to five days. Here is an example of our very popular three day ride: Day 1 is spent riding through the forests, grazing country and river flats of the beautiful Mersey Valley. This day includes views over the Great Western Tiers, lunch on the banks of the Mersey River, which is home to many Platypus and trouts. The trails offer experienced riders plenty of opportunities to trot and canter. Day 2 is a trip to Narawantapu National Park (Bakers Beach) where you ride through the grasslands that are the feeding grounds for wombats, wallabies, forester kangaroo and numerous other species of our native marsupials. Then it's onto an amazing stretch of pristine beach where we can canter our horses through the shallows and the brave even have the opportunity to swim with their horses. Day 3 is spent riding through the Vale of Belvoir Conservation Area on the Northern boundary of the world famous Cradle Mountain/Lake St Clair World Heritage Area. The views of Cradle Mountain and the surrounding peaks are stunning. Multi-day tour: around $360 per person and per day including horse-riding, all meals and accommodation at the shearers quarters at Kimberley.

$720 - $1800

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Horse Riding Tour (Full Day)

Cradle Country Adventures specialises in small groups, and you travel through spectacular forests with mountain views. You see rivers that abound with trout and platypus. Cradle Country Adventures horse riding you get to ride sensible horses, Clydie x, Percheron x, QH x, Arabs x, etc. Full-day rides are for the more serious rider and you will have plenty of opportunity to challenge yourself and the horse. These rides take in even more of the historic property "Armitstead." Full-day tour at Kimberley $269 per person (5-6 hours in the saddle).

$269

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Places to stay

Accommodation

The Westbury Gingerbread Cottages

Westbury

The Westbury Gingerbread Cottages provide self-contained accommodation in Westbury, centrally located in Northern Tasmania. Accommodation is in six delightful colonial cottages dating from the 1850s. The Gingerbread Cottage, Old Bakehouse, Corner Cottage, Servant's Quarters, Apple Tree Cottage and The Bungalow are all decorated with period furniture and memorabilia. The cottages range from one to three bedrooms. They all have fully equipped kitchens and can be supplied with provisions for a hearty breakfast. At the end of your day enjoy a quiet evening in front of your cosy gas log fire, or dine out at a local restaurant. Wander through the quaint village of Westbury, established in the 1820s as a garrison town. Visit the Village Green, Westbury Maze and Pearn's world-famous Steam World. Spend an afternoon visiting the Tamar Valley wineries or book a Tamar Riverboat cruise. Head along the coast to the beaches of Devonport or take a tour through the Mole Creek Caves. Westbury is an easy 20-minute drive from Launceston (35 kilometres).

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Bowerbank Mill Accommodation

Deloraine

Bowerbank Mill provides elegant bed and breakfast accommodation in Deloraine, Tasmania. The original flour mill (circa 1853) is nestled at the foot of the Western Tiers mountain range. Choose from two unique and beautiful cottages. The Chimney Cottage is perfect for two, appointed with a queen-size bed (upstairs), piano and cosy log fire. Meander Cottage has a queen-size bed, lovely downstairs living area and upstairs ensuite. There is a kitchenette, living area and ensuite bathroom in both cottages. Relax as you are served a delicious breakfast and take time to look at works displayed in the Bowerbank Mill Fine Art Gallery and Gift Shop. Plan a bush walk or simply relax in your surroundings. Bowerbank Mill B&B is approximately a thirty-five-minute drive from Launceston (50 km) and a 90-minute scenic drive to Cradle Mountain.

Accommodation

Tier View Twin Cottages

Deloraine

Tier View Twin Cottages provide self-contained accommodation in the rural town of Deloraine, Northern Tasmania. There are two cottages to choose from. The first cottage has two bedrooms accommodating up to four guests. It has a queen-size bed in the main bedroom and two single beds in the second room. Sit by the warmth of the delightful open fire. The second cottage has three bedrooms and can sleep a maximum of six guests. It is appointed with a queen size bed, a double bed and two single beds. This cottage has air conditioning, heat pumps and a luxurious spa bath. Enjoy the convenience of breakfast provisions including eggs, bread, butter and jams, cereals, porridge, tea and coffee. Both cottages have a laundry with washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board. Experience the panoramic mountain views from the cottage verandas. Soak up the tranquil atmosphere of this quaint town and peaceful countryside. Travel to majestic Cradle Mountain where you can do a circuit walk of Dove Lake or even climb to the summit of the mountain. Deloraine is approximately a 40-minute drive west of Launceston (53 kilometres).

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