Plan your visit

Everything riders ask before they come, in one place.

Getting there

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Bakers Beach

Narawntapu National Park

[Bakers Beach meeting point and parking]

from Devonport (Spirit of Tasmania): [X] min
from Launceston: [X] min
from Cradle Mountain: [X] min
from Hobart: [X] min

Harveydale

Westbury

[Harveydale meeting point and parking]

from Devonport (Spirit of Tasmania): [X] min
from Launceston: [X] min
from Cradle Mountain: [X] min
from Hobart: [X] min

CCA's base is 943 Birralee Road, Westbury TAS. Each ride page shows its own meeting point, and the reminder email repeats it the day before.

What happens on the day

1
Arrive 15 minutes early
[Parking and where to find us.]
2
Meet your horse
Laura matches you to a horse by ability and weight, with a backup planned.
3
Fitting and briefing
[Helmets, stirrups and the safety briefing.]
4
The ride
Small groups, one ride a day, at a pace set for the group.
5
Afterwards
[Photos, saying thanks to the horses, and what is nearby.]

Beach Ride start times follow the tide. Your exact time is in your confirmation and reminder emails.

What to wear and bring

[What to wear and bring, from Laura.]

Laura's full guide to what to wear

Parks Pass for Bakers Beach

Bakers Beach is in Narawntapu National Park, and every visitor needs a Parks Pass. Buy it online before you arrive. It is repeated in your confirmation email so it is not forgotten.

Buy a Parks Pass online

If the weather turns

[Weather policy: when a ride is called off, how you hear, and what happens to your booking.]

A notice banner at the top of every page is switched on when weather affects rides. Cancellation terms are in the cancellation policy.

Questions riders ask

Booking and dates

Can I ride sooner than the dates shown?

Day rides run one week a month, Monday to Friday, with one ride a day across both locations. The other weeks the horses rest or are out on multi day rides. Every ride page shows the next dates, and if none work you can join the list to hear the moment a spot opens or new dates are released.

I am riding solo. Can I still book?

Rides need two riders to run. Join the solo rider list on any ride page and we will email you when a booking has room for one more.

How far ahead can I book?

The earliest a ride can be booked is 3 days before it runs. Beach dates in late December to February and over Easter fill months ahead, so book early for those.

Can we have a private ride?

Yes. Private rides are by request for couples and small groups. Send the date, group size and level through the private rides page and we reply with the price guide.

Do you run multi day rides?

Yes. Multi day rides are run with Globetrotting and booked through them, not here.

Riding and suitability

Do I need riding experience?

No. The Harveydale 1.5 and 2 hour rides suit all levels and ages 5 and up. Laura matches every rider to a horse that fits their ability. If you are not sure, take the 2 minute Ride Ready check.

Is there a weight limit?

Every horse has its own weight limit to protect its back, so the limit depends on which horse suits you. [Laura's explanation and the range across the herd.] Tell us your weight honestly when you book and we will match you to the right horse.

How old do children need to be?

Harveydale rides take ages 5 and up. The Beach Ride takes ages 10 and up.

How do you choose my horse?

Laura matches each rider to a horse by ability and weight, with a backup horse planned for every booking. Tell us honestly how much you have ridden and we take it from there.

On the day

What if the weather turns?

[Weather policy]

What time does the Beach Ride start?

The Beach Ride start time is set by the tide, so it changes with each date. Your exact start time is in your confirmation email and again in the reminder before your ride.

Parks Pass

Bakers Beach is in Narawntapu National Park. before you arrive. Buy a Parks Pass online.

What to wear and bring

[What to wear and bring, from Laura.]

Getting there

How far from the Spirit of Tasmania?

[Drive time from Devonport to Bakers Beach and to Harveydale.]

Where do we meet?

Each ride page shows its meeting point, parking and drive times. The reminder email repeats them the day before your ride. [Meeting point details for Bakers Beach and Harveydale.]

Gift cards

How do gift cards work?

Buy a gift card online for any amount or a Harveydale ride. It is emailed to you or the recipient on the day you choose, with no price shown. The recipient books online with the code. Gift cards are valid for at least 3 years.

Still stuck? Ask the assistant in the corner, or contact CCA. Phone: [Phone number].