Tours
“Swamp Oak” Station Tour:
Come and join us on one of the most popular and unique tourism experiences in Australia.
Take in some of the valley’s best scenery along our bush trails in the comfort of a six seater Can-Am Buggy which gives guests the opportunity to experience the “Swamp Oak” Station in a way no other mechanical means allow. The Can-Am vehicles are low profile & all-terrain which can go almost anywhere.
Set on our scenic 1,400 acres, “Swamp Oak” station is full of history. A great way to spend time with the family with one of our experienced tour guides. Get hands on experience by taking part in some of the day to day activities in running a station and feeding some of our stud Braford cattle.
The full experience also includes a traditional Aussie smoko of Billy Tea and Camp oven cooked scones with fresh cream and jam.
Tour Details:
Cost is:
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Adults $66
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5-15 years $49.50
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3-4 years $22
Open 7 Days a week
Bookings are essential
Important information:
Tour includes an Aussie smoko of Billy Tea and home-made scones
What to wear and bring:
Enclosed shoes, Hat & Sunscreen
Two Hour Trail Rides
Our two hour guided trail rides are suitable for all riding abilities from the beginner to the advanced rider. We cater for small and large groups. So why not come out and join us for a trail ride with one of our experienced trail guides over the picturesque 1,400 acres of “Swamp Oak” Station riding through the Cockburn Ranges and Mulla Creek. An experience like no other that everyone will enjoy.
Tour Details:
Open Monday – Sunday (7 days)
Cost is $132 per person
Important Information:
Minimum age for our two hour trail ride is 12 years of age
Rider weight restrictions of 100kg apply
Tour includes horse, experience guide & instructions
What to wear and bring:
We recommend wearing full length pants or jeans
Fully enclosed footwear such as riding boots or shoes with a flat sole are best
Led Pony Rides:
Led pony rides are a great way to introduce children aged 4 to 12 years of age to horses and a great way to experience the fun of horse riding. Don’t forget to bring a camera to capture your little one’s proud smiles. Bookings are essential.
Tour Details:
Cost is $33 for 15 minutes
Open 7 days a week
Important information:
The minimum age is 4 years old
Children’s helmets are included
What to wear and bring:
We recommend wearing full length pants or jeans
Fully enclosed footwear such as riding boots or shoes with a flat sole
Team Building and Corporate Days:
Better your team with our Team Building and Corporate Packages run by true Australian champions Jason Newman former NRCA World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion and Christine Ogilvie, Former Barrel Racing and All Round Cowgirl Champion.
This unique and amazing experience will help bond and increase team morale.
Come join us for a half day experience in the true Aussie outback at “Swamp Oak” station. What we offer on this experience is a Trail ride on one of our experienced and trusted horses. Take the opportunity to go on a relaxing trail ride to get the day started. It is a great way to get everyone interacting and to unwind. No riding experience is required.
After you have had time to relax on the trail ride. You can bring out your more competitive side with our Teams Barrel Race. You will be split into two groups and will have to complete a clover leaf pattern around three drums on horse back. Competing at the same time against an opposite team member. Then at the end of the day you will be treated to a true outback experience, our mustering camp and cattle mock up. The two groups will then compete against each other to construct a drover camp. Activities include Billy Boiling, Damper making and other fun challenges.
Tour Details:
Open 7 days a week
Cost: Call Jason on 0467 644 250 for package pricing
Important information:
Rider weight restrictions of 100kg apply
Tour includes experienced tour guide and all equipment will be supplied
What to wear and bring:
We recommend wearing full length pants or jeans
We recommend fully enclosed shoes riding boots or shoes with a flat sole
Hats, sunscreen
ACCOMMODATION
Unpowered Caravan Sites available onsite
TRANSPORT
Transfers for group bookings to and from the Tamworth airport
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Description
“Swamp Oak” Station is located 27km east of Tamworth on the iconic Mulla Creek Road. Back in the 1850’s the Mulla Creek Road was the main highway between Brisbane and Sydney in the gold rush. On “Swamp Oak” Station there were three registered mines, two have since been bulldozed in.
