Basket Swamp horse riding trails

Where

Basket Swamp National Park

Distance

21km of trails

Time suggested

4-8 hr

Grade

Medium

Trip Intention Form

It's a good idea to let someone know where you're going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact.

Personal Locator Beacon

Hire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) for free at the Tenterfield office.

What to
bring

Drinking water, hat, suitable clothing

Please note

• A GPS will be handy in this remote area.
• Please read our code of practice for horse riding in parks before you set out on your adventure.
• Please consider minimising the impact of introduced weeds and plants on Basket Swamp National Park by feeding horses a weed-free diet for two to four days prior to any extended trip to reduce the risk of seeds being spread through manure.
• There is limited mobile reception in this park.

Horse ride along 21km of trails at this remote and mountainous setting in Basket Swamp National Park. You’ll enjoy magnificent views from the top of granite tors, ride through fresh water streams and vast stretches of forest.

With 2 popular loops to choose from, Falls circuit and Wellington Creek circuit, there’s enough to keep you busy all day. Take the 15.5 km Falls circuit and challenge yourself on the steep climbs before cooling off in the rock pools at the top of Basket Swamp Falls.

After a picnic lunch, ride Wellington Creek circuit ride to Woollool Woolloolni Aboriginal Place, and take in spectacular views of the granite tors. There’s plenty of shade to rest in summer time, and the grounds will be blanketed in native wildflowers through spring.

Why not make a weekend of it and check out the horse riding trails in nearby Washpool National Park.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info