We take you on a journey into the highest points of the Victorian High Country, a journey into another time and world, on horses mountain-bred. Ascending the High Country on one of many rocky spurs, we arrive on the plains and peaks in a magical place above the clouds, where endless blue horizons fill the frame. Your horse’s ears are a guiding compass across the pretty plains of billy buttons, watched on by the ancient snowgum bonsai, twisted from icy winter winds. Take a deep breath of clean mountain air – can you hear the gentle trickle of spring water melting from the rocks? This is where the Murray River is born. Your horse confidently traverses the hand-cut track to an end of day tucker bag. Warm your back and belly by the fireside before finding a place under the blazing starlit southern sky to roll out your swag and watch the southern cross rollover.
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Highest riding terrain in Australia. Spectacular views and remote camps allow for a truly wild 'off the beaten track' experience. This ride features some steep country where our mountain bred horses have traveled many times before, we do recommend riders are somewhot prepared for riding through some steep mountain tracks.
On these itineraries we travel to some of the Victorian High Countrys' more remote and hidden camps, traveling through rich cultural heritage from First Australians, gold miners, and cattleman.
Know as the Bogong High Plains, these rides take you on a journey from the Kiewa valley floor to alpine areas between Mount Fainter, Mount Nelse and Mount Jim. These rides typically are better suited for beginner riders as the accent/decent to and from Spring Spur is moderate in comparison to the Mount Bogong itineraries.
Visiting both high and low country camps from the West Kiewa valley, to the historical old gold mining camp at Swindlers Creek, or Little Plain just below Mount Jaitmathang and often featuring the Bogong Jacks' Hideout camp in the snow gums below Mount Fainter.
The Wild West Kiewa River to the High Country's unique alpine flora in full bloom. This ride features great horses, five days in the beautiful Alpine National Park, campfire meals & swag under the stars. All this & 2 nights at Spring Spur.
Welcome the New Year with an unforgettable experience. This Mount Fainter expedition features great landscapes, bush camps, spectacular riding terrain, great horses, and local food & wine.
What could be more Australian than this long weekend getaway. Featuring the legendary High Country Horse, a few days in the beautiful Alpine National Park, campfire roast lamb and a swag under the stars.
Highest of High Country, featuring spectacular climbs and descents across the top of Victoria. Wild rivers, stunning views, secluded camps and diverse landscapes.
A classic long weekend getaway. Featuring the legendary High Country Horse, a few days in the beautiful Alpine National Park, campfire meals and a swag under the stars. All this and two nights at Spring Spur.
Highest of High Country, featuring spectacular climbs and descents across the top of Victoria. Wild rivers, stunning views, secluded camps and diverse landscapes.
Easter in the High Country is a long tradition. This ride features great horses, four days in the beautiful Alpine National Park, campfire meals and a swag under the stars. All this and 2 nights at Spring Spur.
Kath and Steve Baird settled in Tawonga with their two young boys Lin and Clay in 1986. They arrived with a truck load of horses and a vision for a family business that would honour the traditions of the High Country horse and offer unique quality visitor experiences. That vision still drives this family business. Spring Spur is truly the home of Bogong Horseback Adventures, the Baird family sanctuary, and for the visitor, a country home away from home.
