Horse riding

Discover our new online Adventure Sunshine Coast tool that makes it easier to find inspiration and information on horse rides in the Sunshine Coast.

Quickly filter over 30 different tracks by location, distance, difficulty level and other criteria to find the ride that's right for you. Create your own profile to keep track of the rides you have done or want to do. Provide reviews of rides to help others decide. See photos of what you'll see on your journey. Find out where to float and water your horse, camp and more.

Adventure Sunshine Coast has all you need to plan your next horse ride on the Sunshine Coast.

Great horse rides for locals and visitors to the Sunshine Coast

Wherever you are on the Sunshine Coast there are horse riding areas close by. With over 30 different routes to choose from you can find the space to get away from mountain bikers, as well as shared trails with walkers and bikers. A variety of experiences are on offer from scenic and leisurely rides through to longer more committed adventures as part of connected trail networks, ideal for endurance training. On the Sunshine Coast you can also freedom ride and swim your horse on Noosa's North Shore.

By taking your horse out on one of our trails - by yourself or in a group, you will gain a fantastic sense of achievement, enhance the bond you have with your horse, and feel truly connected to the Sunshine Coast.

To choose your next horse ride go to Adventure Sunshine Coast or read on for further ideas and inspiration.

Whatever your leaning, there's a horse ride for you

The Sunshine Coast is a part of Australia that has much to offer horse riding adventurers of all types.

Exclusive trails

To enjoy riding on a dedicated horse path head to Bli Bli and the Parklands Conservation Park. Here you will find the Up Hill Horse Ride. There are some mountain biking shared trails to begin with before you get to the designated horse trails, then you are all set.

Trails with a view

For a horse ride trail with a great view head to Clear View Drive in Tewantin's National Park up the hill from Tewantin, part way towards Cooroy. You'll see the sea! You can also head to Point Glorious Lookout west of Eumundi for gorgeous views of the undulating valleys and hills of the Sunshine Coast.

Regular favourites

Weyba Downs: Weyba Lake foreshore ride - gently descent from the heights of Weyba Downs via a shady forestry path to the lake.
Mooloolah: Ewen Maddock Dam - four circuits of tall trees, ferns, birds, cascades, waterfalls and picturesque mountain scenery.
Landsborough: Dularcha Rail Trail Tunnel - a heritage listed train tunnel is quite an experience.

Beach horse riding

If you enjoy cantering along the beach and swimming your horse in the surf then head to the Noosa North Shore, the only place on the Sunshine Coast where beach horse riding is permitted. Ride from the mouth of the Noosa River to the Teewah township. It's only 11 km one way, 22 km return. You can also do a shorter 10 km loop.

Long distance rides

For serious time in the saddle try the Noosa Trail Network in the Noosa Hinterland. It has 8 trails with parts 2 and 3 across Kin Kin, Cooran, Pomona and Lake MacDonald making a 40 km circuit. Further south, the 25,000 hectare Beerburrum State Forest has an extensive network of tracks and five trail heads.

There's more horse rides to be found in Adventure Sunshine Coast

Adventure Sunshine Coast is a great way to discover all the available Sunshine Coast horse riding areas. Our online guide let's you find rides by:

locations
distances
available facilities
difficulty levels
whether the ride is a part of a bigger circuit or network of trails.

Plus each horse riding description contains helpful information on where to park your float, starting point, water supplies, where you can camp and what you can do afterwards.

Discover the Adventure Sunshine Coast online guide today. This resource contains the most up to date information on all our horse rides including new additions. So load your float, check our guide and off you go.

Permits for commercial and group activities

Permits are required for commercial and group mountain bike activities on all tracks listed. To obtain permits please contact the managing authority as identified below: