Margaret River Horse Riding: Real Trail Rides, Prices And Seasons
Eleven bookable horse riding tours compared, all run by Jesters Flat around Margaret River in Western Australia's South West, sorted into short rides, forest treks and full-day rides with ratings, durations and booking details side by side.
- $85lowest per-person from-price on the roster
- $0Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park entry fee · park entry is free; fees apply only at specific attractions such as the caves
- 3 h 15 minDrive from Perth to Margaret River · Perth to Busselton is about 2 h 30 min; Busselton to town about 45 min
Little Grove Tour
from $95 per rider, AUD, and the live listing carries the up-to-date figure
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- Duration
- 90 minutes (approx.)
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are on the live booking page. Read them before you confirm your Little Grove Tour, since late changes may cost you.
- Run by
- Jesters Flat
Margaret River Horse Riding In Numbers
1,013 mm
Yearly rain at Witchcliffe · 112.8 rain days a year, 194 mm in July
9.9 to 14.4 h
Daylight, June to December solstice · calculated for Margaret River
2
Designated horse beaches in Busselton · Anniebrook and Wonnerup East; none inside Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park
35,000+
Whales passing the region · late May to early December
Margaret River Horse Riding By Ride Length
Short rides
90-Minute Little Grove Ride
A 90-minute ride through Little Grove at Jesters Flat.
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120-Minute Boranup Forest Ride
A two-hour ride through Boranup Forest at Jesters Flat.
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Full-day rides
6-Hour Conservation Park Tour
A six-hour ride through The Rapids Conservation Park with Jesters Flat.
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7-Hour Colonial Brewery Ride
A seven-hour ride to the Colonial Brewery with Jesters Flat.
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| Tour | Length | Meets | From | Rating | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75-Minute Country Lane RideJesters Flat | 75 minutes (approx.) | Jesters Flat, Rosa Brook | $85 | ★ 4.9325 reviews | Check availability |
| 90-Minute Introduction RideJesters Flat | 90 minutes (approx.) | Jesters Flat, Rosa Brook | $95 | ★ 4.9325 reviews | Check availability |
| 90-Minute Little Grove RideJesters Flat | 90 minutes (approx.) | Jesters Flat, Rosa Brook | $95 | ★ 4.9325 reviews | Check availability |
| 120-Minute Boranup Forest RideJesters Flat | 120 minutes (approx.) | Jesters Flat, Rosa Brook | $260 | ★ 4.9325 reviews | Check availability |
| 3-Hour Wanderer TourJesters Flat | 3 hours (approx.) | Jesters Flat, Rosa Brook | $185 | ★ 4.9325 reviews | Check availability |
| 3-Hour Irishmans Pool RideJesters Flat | 3 hours (approx.) | Jesters Flat, Rosa Brook | $185 | ★ 4.9325 reviews | Check availability |
| 4-Hour Blackwood Forest RideJesters Flat | 4 hours (approx.) | Jesters Flat, Rosa Brook | $240 | ★ 4.9325 reviews | Check availability |
| Meal Included, 4-Hour Canebrake RideJesters Flat | 4 hours (approx.) | Jesters Flat, Rosa Brook | $260 | ★ 4.9325 reviews | Check availability |
| 6-Hour Conservation Park TourJesters Flat | 6 hours (approx.) | Jesters Flat, Rosa Brook | $380 | ★ 4.9325 reviews | Check availability |
| 6-Hour Berry Farm RideJesters Flat | 6 hours (approx.) | Jesters Flat, Rosa Brook | $400 | ★ 4.9325 reviews | Check availability |
| 7-Hour Colonial Brewery RideJesters Flat | 7 hours (approx.) | Jesters Flat, Rosa Brook | $480 | ★ 4.9325 reviews | Check availability |
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Margaret River Horse Riding Month By Month
Rain
Mean Max26.6°27.1°25.6°22.5°19.7°17.5°16.4°16.8°17.5°19.7°22.8°24.9°
WildflowersPresentPresentPresentPresentSome
WhalesSomePresentPresentPresentPresentPresentPresentSome
- Under 30 mm
- 30 to 100 mm
- 100 to 150 mm
- Over 150 mm
- Not named
- This month
January
Mean Max: 26.6 C Mean Min: 13.9 C Rain: 12.3 mm Rain Days: 1.7 Sunrise To Sunset: 05:23 to 19:34
Mean Max: 26.6 C
February
Mean Max: 27.1 C Mean Min: 14.4 C Rain: 12.2 mm Rain Days: 2.4 Sunrise To Sunset: 05:54 to 19:14
Mean Max: 27.1 C
March
Mean Max: 25.6 C Mean Min: 13.3 C Rain: 27.8 mm Rain Days: 4.2 Sunrise To Sunset: 06:19 to 18:40
Mean Max: 25.6 C
April
Mean Max: 22.5 C Mean Min: 11.3 C Rain: 62.6 mm Rain Days: 8 Sunrise To Sunset: 06:42 to 17:58
Mean Max: 22.5 C
May
Mean Max: 19.7 C Mean Min: 9.8 C Rain: 132.3 mm Rain Days: 11.6 Sunrise To Sunset: 07:04 to 17:27 Whales: Some
Mean Max: 19.7 C
June
Mean Max: 17.5 C Mean Min: 8.9 C Rain: 179.7 mm Rain Days: 15.6 Sunrise To Sunset: 07:23 to 17:17 Whales: Present
Mean Max: 17.5 C
July
Mean Max: 16.4 C Mean Min: 8.2 C Rain: 194.1 mm Rain Days: 19.1 Sunrise To Sunset: 07:23 to 17:28 Whales: Present
Mean Max: 16.4 C
August
Mean Max: 16.8 C Mean Min: 8.2 C Rain: 157.7 mm Rain Days: 17.1 Sunrise To Sunset: 07:00 to 17:49 Wildflowers: Present Whales: Present
Mean Max: 16.8 C
September
Mean Max: 17.5 C Mean Min: 8.6 C Rain: 108.7 mm Rain Days: 14.7 Sunrise To Sunset: 06:20 to 18:10 Wildflowers: Present Whales: Present
Mean Max: 17.5 C
October
Mean Max: 19.7 C Mean Min: 9.4 C Rain: 63.8 mm Rain Days: 9.5 Sunrise To Sunset: 05:39 to 18:32 Wildflowers: Present Whales: Present
Mean Max: 19.7 C
November
Mean Max: 22.8 C Mean Min: 10.9 C Rain: 34.7 mm Rain Days: 5.9 Sunrise To Sunset: 05:09 to 19:00 Wildflowers: Present Whales: Present
Mean Max: 22.8 C
December
Mean Max: 24.9 C Mean Min: 12.4 C Rain: 17.9 mm Rain Days: 3 Sunrise To Sunset: 05:03 to 19:27 Wildflowers: Some Whales: Some
Mean Max: 24.9 C
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| Month | Mean Max | Mean Min | Rain | Rain Days | Sunrise To Sunset | Wildflowers | Whales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6 C | 13.9 C | 12.3 mm | 1.7 | 05:23 to 19:34 | ||
| February | 27.1 C | 14.4 C | 12.2 mm | 2.4 | 05:54 to 19:14 | ||
| March | 25.6 C | 13.3 C | 27.8 mm | 4.2 | 06:19 to 18:40 | ||
| April | 22.5 C | 11.3 C | 62.6 mm | 8 | 06:42 to 17:58 | ||
| May | 19.7 C | 9.8 C | 132.3 mm | 11.6 | 07:04 to 17:27 | Some | |
| June | 17.5 C | 8.9 C | 179.7 mm | 15.6 | 07:23 to 17:17 | Present | |
| July | 16.4 C | 8.2 C | 194.1 mm | 19.1 | 07:23 to 17:28 | Present | |
| August | 16.8 C | 8.2 C | 157.7 mm | 17.1 | 07:00 to 17:49 | Present | Present |
| September | 17.5 C | 8.6 C | 108.7 mm | 14.7 | 06:20 to 18:10 | Present | Present |
| October | 19.7 C | 9.4 C | 63.8 mm | 9.5 | 05:39 to 18:32 | Present | Present |
| November | 22.8 C | 10.9 C | 34.7 mm | 5.9 | 05:09 to 19:00 | Present | Present |
| December | 24.9 C | 12.4 C | 17.9 mm | 3 | 05:03 to 19:27 | Some | Some |
Short Ride, Forest Trek Or Full Day?
| Beach Ride | Bush And Forest Trail | Vineyard And Countryside Ride | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where | Geographe Bay at Busselton, about 45 minutes from the Rosa Brook farm | Forest and bushland trails from the Rosa Brook farm, plus Boranup karri forest | Farmland and country lanes around Margaret River |
| Typical Duration | Set by the operator for each ride | 90 minutes to 4 hours | 75 minutes |
| From Price | Ask the operator | From AUD 95 for the 1.5 hour Little Grove Tour | From AUD 85 for the 75 minute Country Lane Tour |
| Minimum Age | Beginners are excluded and an assessment ride comes first | 10 years on the Little Grove Tour, 12 on the 3 hour Wanderer Tour | 10 years, with a 90 kg weight limit |
| Best Months | November to March, under 35 mm of rain a month | October to April, 19.7 to 27.1 C mean max and under 64 mm of rain a month | October and November, 19.7 to 22.8 C with wildflowers in season |
| Rule That Applies | Busselton allows horses only on Anniebrook and Wonnerup East, with a $200 penalty elsewhere; no beach riding inside Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park | Riding in the national park is limited to designated inland trails, and park entry is free | Private farmland, so the operator's weight and age limits apply |
Where Margaret River Horse Riding Happens
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Rides
- 75-Minute Country Lane Ridefrom $85
- 90-Minute Introduction Ridefrom $95
- Jesters Flat, Rosa BrookRides · 11 km from Margaret River Town Centre in a straight line
- The Horse Resort, Osmington RoadRides · 14 km from Margaret River Town Centre in a straight line
- The Humble Horse, CowaramupRides · 11 km from Margaret River Town Centre in a straight line
- Wonnerup East Horse Beach, Geographe BayBeaches · 51 km from Margaret River Town Centre in a straight line
- Surfers Point, PrevellyBeaches · 8.9 km from Margaret River Town Centre in a straight line
- Lake CaveSights · 15 km from Margaret River Town Centre in a straight line
- Mammoth CaveSights · 13 km from Margaret River Town Centre in a straight line
- Jewel CaveSights · 36 km from Margaret River Town Centre in a straight line
- Boranup Karri ForestSights · 25 km from Margaret River Town Centre in a straight line
- Cape Naturaliste LighthouseSights · 47 km from Margaret River Town Centre in a straight line
- Busselton JettySights · 42 km from Margaret River Town Centre in a straight line
- Surfpoint Resort, GnarabupStay · 8.6 km from Margaret River Town Centre in a straight line
- Prideau's of Margaret RiverStay · 420 m from Margaret River Town Centre in a straight line
- Olio Bello Lakeside Glamping, CowaramupStay · 11 km from Margaret River Town Centre in a straight line
What Riders Say About Margaret River Horse Riding
Reviews are quoted verbatim from the RedBalloon product page for the Jesters Flat twilight ride, with the reviewer's first name as shown. Cut at sentence ends only.
“The ride was a great adventure, all the horses were well behaved and took us through bushland and open fields, finishing back at base where a warming log fire was waiting.”
“My husband and I went together for a nice day out. And it was so much fun. The girls who instructed us were so lovely and our group was just fantastic.”
“The friendliest of people, beautiful horses and such good fun. Great ride for beginners.”
“We saw Kangaroos up close and really got a great feel for the Australian bush!”
Where To Stay Near The Trails
Surfpoint Resort
12 Riedle Drive, Gnarabup (Prevelly coast), about 10 km from Margaret River town
seasonal rates; check live dates on the booking page
Check ratesPrideau's of Margaret River
31 Fearn Avenue, Margaret River town
seasonal rates; check live dates on the booking page
Check ratesOlio Bello Lakeside Glamping
36 Armstrong Road, Cowaramup, about 10-15 minutes north of Margaret River town
seasonal rates; check live dates on the booking page
Check ratesMargaret River Horse Riding Questions, Answered
Who is behind these trail rides?
This site owns no horses and sells no rides. It compares trail rides run by Jesters Flat in the Margaret River region, from 75-minute short rides to seven-hour full-day tours through forest, farmland and local attractions.
How are the ratings calculated?
Ratings and review totals shown across this site come straight from each tour's live booking page, never adjusted or reweighted here. Every ride on the roster, from the Country Lane Tour to the Colonial Brewery Ride, carries the same score of 4.9 across 325 reviews.
Does this site handle my booking?
The roster currently holds eleven rides in three categories: three short rides, five forest treks and three full-day rides, all operated by Jesters Flat (see the full breakdown). Nothing here is padded with duplicates, and no operator pays for a better position.
What should I expect to pay?
Prices for horse riding in Margaret River depend on the ride you pick, from the shorter rides to a full day on the trails. Each listing displays the current price for your chosen date before any payment is taken.
How long is each ride?
Ride lengths span a wide band. The shortest on the roster is the 75-minute Country Lane Tour, with forest treks running three to four hours and full-day rides lasting six to seven.
Which tour fits my schedule?
Every ride on the roster is operated by Jesters Flat in the Margaret River region of Western Australia, so one operator handles all eleven tours. Each listing shows the exact meeting point and start time for your chosen date before you commit.
Margaret River Horse Riding Guides And Answers
Guides
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- 2 Days In Margaret River
- 80kg Rider Guide
- Beginner Difficulty
- Best Ride In Australia
- Busselton Vs Margaret River
- Days In Margaret River
- Is 70kg Too Heavy?
- Lunch Stops Perth Drive
- One Day In Margaret River
- Prettiest Town In WA
- Riding Anywhere In Australia
- Riding Costs In Australia
- Riding Per Hour
- Starting At 30
- The 20% Rule