Bev on Buttons

in conjunction with  WILDERNESS EXPEDITIONS     present.......   HOLIDAYS ON HORSEBACK   Spend a week in peaceful bush surroundings. Camp beside quiet rivers while an expert cook prepares all your meals. Travel  in the footsteps of the pioneers. See the wild mountain country where they discovered and mined tin. Wonder at the spirit of the early explorers as you come upon spectacular views.   Meet your fellow riders early in the morning. Get to know your horse as you take a shorter ride to the first camp. Learn how to secure your horse at night. Set up your camp while your cook prepares your first camp meal.   The following days’ rides will be of 20-25 kms with good lunch breaks and stops at interesting features. On the seventh day, finish at about 4 pm and be driven back to the starting point at Wongabel or Atherton.   WE SUPPLY: Suitable horse with stock saddle, saddle bag and water bottle Riding helmet All horse feed and night lines. Tent with self-inflating mattress. Sleeping bag, (at extra cost)  YOU BRING:  Your own sleeping bag, small pillow, clothes suitable for all weather. Riding gear including shirts with sleeves, long pants or jeans, suitable boots or shoes with low heel. Camera, torch, towel, swimming togs and toiletries. Spare clothing to be packed in a small bag to be carried on back-up vehicle.    COST:  5 days $1300 With own horse $600 7 days $1800 With own horse $900 Sleeping bag hire   $20   DATES :  Easter  2009 Plus  Early June 2009 Other Dates, Please Enquire  (See Application Page)                             ACCOMMODATION:  A variety of accommodation is available in Atherton, Yungaburra, Malanda and surrounding areas.   Links:            Atherton Blue Gum B&B  Canopy Treehouses  Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges