Welcome to Snowy Range Horseback Tours

The horse riding experience of a lifetime

Saddle up with Snowy Range Horse Riding Tours as we take you on the real Australia alpine mountain horse back riding holiday of a lifetime. Our Australian Alpine Horse Back Riding Tours cover more of the high country than any other.

Based out of Higgins Hut (Est.1894), we are the only operator located inside the Alpine National Park, allowing you to immerse yourself in the stunning natural surroundings of Australia’s highest mountain range.

Kevin Higgins and his family have been running Snowy Range Horseback Tours for over 30 years. Kevin’s knowledge of the area has been gained driving cattle through this country for over 45 years. He has the knowledge and ability to provide the best High Country rides in Australia.

All our rides start at Higgins Hut, situated on the picturesque Bennison Plains, which is nestled at the foot of Mt Tamboritha over 1,500 metres above sea level.
All our horses and tried and proven mountain horses, capable of not only handling the conditions, but also, making sure the rides are safe and enjoyable. We have a range of horses to suit all capabilities from beginners to experienced riders.

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Why Ride With Us?

  • Our tours have been running for over 30 years and are operated by Kevin Higgins, his family and staff. Kevin's family has lived and worked in the mountains for generations and form part of the history of the high country. Kevin has been driving cattle through this country for over 45 years and has the knowledge and ability to provide the best High Country rides in Australia.
  • Kevin worked with the stars on "The Man from Snowy River II" movie, indicating his ability to provide his guests with the most spectacular views.
  • Our high country rides start at Higgins Hut on the Bennison Plains, which, at almost 5000 feet above sea level, is set in the true High Country of Australia. The hut is an original mountain Cattleman's hut belonging to the Higgins family.
  • All our horses are definitely tried and proven mountain horses, capable of not only handling the conditions, but also, and importantly, making sure the rides are safe and enjoyable.
  • Inclusive in the tour price are: Horse hire, accommodation, all meals (guaranteed to hit the spot), with an emphasis placed on fresh quality food and plenty of it. Ice cold drinks are provided from eskies all along our rides.
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Horse Riding Tours like no other

During the months of November through April most rides begin at Higgins Hut on the Bennison Plains, which, at almost 5000 feet above sea level, is set in the true High Country of Australia. The hut is an original mountain Cattleman's hut belonging to the Higgins family and is still used today by mountain cattlemen when droving and mustering. The hut incorporates a bunkhouse which has comfortable beds and a wood heater to ensure warm nights rest. The hut also has hot showers and septic toilet facilities.

On the extended horse riding tours we follow the spectacular scenery from "The Man from Snowy River" movies including Craig's Hut, Mt Howitt, Mt Magdala, The Bluff and Mt Stirling. Alternately we visit Mt Reynard, Bryce's Gorge, Mt Wellington High Plains, Mt Tamboritha, Mt Arbuckle, Dargo High Plains Area and many more places like Lake Tarli Karng, the hidden lake nestled deep within the mountains. We also visit historical Wonnangatta Station and the Bogong High Plains area.

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Beautiful 6 day ride through the High Country of Victoria

The 6 Day Snowy River Film Ride is an amazing experience! If you grew up watching The Man From Snowy River and only ever dreamt of riding in beautiful country like this, then this is the ride for you. Every day you are experiencing the different landscapes that the high country has to offer. From tight bush tracks to riding along the edge of cliffs to a waterfall to then of course riding through the infamous high country mountain terrain. No photos or descriptions will do justice to the feeling of being on the top of Mount Howitt.

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Estelle - March 2021

Awesome riding experience

I had an awesome time with the Snowy Range Horseback Tours family team. We rode up to Mount Howitt the views were spectacular and the horses very impressive, I had not idea that horses can essentially rock climb.

There are a wide range of horses to suit all skill levels from absolute nubes like myself to experienced riders. It was easy to see that the horses are well looked after and of a high priority to the team.

The hot meals (breakfast and dinner) were wholesome, perfect for long day rides. Lunches light (wraps) perfect for being on the move.

The staff are extremely flexible willing to change plans base of unpredictable changes in weather, horses needs and customer requests. Their passion for the high country and the needs for their horses and customers is easy to see.

Morten C

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