Unique Carriage Hire
Unique Carriage Hire
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See the wonderful sights of Melbourne as you sit back and relax in a Horse Drawn Carriage Tour. It is the ultimate way to travel. We have lovely landau carriages pulled by our beautiful Percheron horses that can seat up to 8 people.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Marika V
Melbourne, Australia151 contributions
Feb 2020
We took a carriage ride as part of a relatives 70th birthday. What a glorious way to see the city!
The carriage comfortably fit 5 adults and the two with walking sticks, were able to get themselves in/out without too much trouble.
We rode down St Kilda road with the sunshine through the tree lined streets then through part of the gardens - it was very special and topped off a great day.
The staff were very helpful and friendly - so were the horses! We had Tim and Dennis - funny we can remember the horses names not the people!
While this is not something you would do every day - it was very special and fun. It was also amazing the people that stop to wave to you as you ride by
The carriage comfortably fit 5 adults and the two with walking sticks, were able to get themselves in/out without too much trouble.
We rode down St Kilda road with the sunshine through the tree lined streets then through part of the gardens - it was very special and topped off a great day.
The staff were very helpful and friendly - so were the horses! We had Tim and Dennis - funny we can remember the horses names not the people!
While this is not something you would do every day - it was very special and fun. It was also amazing the people that stop to wave to you as you ride by
Written 10 February 2020
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Paul Price
Toowoomba, Australia18 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
This was a great way to see a bit of the city. Our driver was friendly and made the experience really enjoyable. If you are going to spend $100 on entertainment in the city there is definitely better value. If your budget allows for a bit of a splurge - as "one-off" experience this is definitely worth doing.
Written 7 December 2016
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Thank you for sharing! We are glad you enjoyed your experience!
Written 12 September 2018
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AW19602014
Melbourne, Australia70 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
I arranged for a trip around part of Melbourne for my partner and her daughter whilst they were staying in the city. The original booking with Dean was absolutely seamless and as the street where they were staying was closed off, a quick call to Dean at pick up time resulted in an easy alternative put in place and everything was on time. When the girls arrived they were very well looked after.Pictures were taken of them and the carriage and horses and then the driver (Wayne) took them on their 30 minute trip to the shrine and along Stkilda Rd, pointing out points of interest. A very professionally run outfit and both girls said they loved it and would recommend this experience to everyone.
Written 15 November 2015
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Very happy to hear you enjoyed your ride and that Wayne looked after you all so well. Thank you for writing a review
Written 12 September 2018
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Love123
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July 2021 • Family
If there was no star that would be this service. Dean never showed up regardless of confirming the booking a week and a day before. His excuse was he forgot. Never use this unreliable service!!! Absolute disgrace as I always wanted a horse on my big day
Written 20 July 2021
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SariMar007
Melbourne, Australia16 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
We were first time in a horse carriage. We hop on in Swanston street.
Saddly, this was not worth the money we spent. Horse carriages dont belong anymore in this huge and noisy city. It is sad for the horses to work in this noisy city: trams, cars, horns, ambulances etc. Our horse got spooked while we were on and that´s no wonder. This is not the right way to earn some money. If you love animals - do this in other place, where horses can enjoy of it. When we got back, the driver didn´t give water for the horses in that 40 degrees heat.
Saddly, this was not worth the money we spent. Horse carriages dont belong anymore in this huge and noisy city. It is sad for the horses to work in this noisy city: trams, cars, horns, ambulances etc. Our horse got spooked while we were on and that´s no wonder. This is not the right way to earn some money. If you love animals - do this in other place, where horses can enjoy of it. When we got back, the driver didn´t give water for the horses in that 40 degrees heat.
Written 29 August 2016
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Erkimi
Wollongong, Australia139 contributions
July 2016
We booked ahead for my daughter's 12th birthday. Turned up on the day and waited but couldn't find Unique Carriage Hire. Eventually one of the other companies called him and he said he'd decided not to come today and that if we still wanted a ride we should go with one of the other companies. We did, but didn't get the route we'd booked for. If you're not prepared to honour your bookings, get out of the business.
Written 17 July 2016
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Hi Ermiki,
Sorry for the delay in responding to your review, I have just seen it now.
Thank you for sharing, we value honest feedback. This is a very unusual occurrence are you sure we are the correct company? If given the opportunity we would love to make it up to you and take you for a half price ride. If interested give me a call on 0435846004 and we can book it in for you.
Thanks Jaime
Written 20 September 2019
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Rhiannon P
Maffra, Australia41 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
I booked a carriage tour of Melbourne with pick up at our hotel and drop off at our restaurant for dinner as a gift for a family member. Due to weather the drivers were sent home. Whilst I understand this is beyond the companies control the rain had ceased over 2 hours before our booking and we weren't notified. We only found out because I called Dean when we were left waiting out the front of our hotel. We were exceptionally disappointed that no body bothered to let us know.
Written 3 May 2016
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Hi Rhiannon,
Thank you for your feedback. I am very sorry. Safety and our horses welfare is paramount to us. We cannot operate in severe weather and I know its disapointing the rain had ceased but our farm is over an hour from the city so there was no way we could make it back in time. As we discussed, we tried numerous times to contact you during the day with no luck. This is very uncommon and I am really sorry!
Written 20 September 2019
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1Ming
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia272 contributions
July 2019 • Friends
Love this! Novelty experience and worth doing to see the sights in a different way. Horses are lovely and well looked after. Drivers are well trained and very personable. Definitely recommended
Written 13 September 2019
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We really appreciate it. Look forward to seeing you again soon
Written 14 September 2019
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Rachaelp90_12
Melbourne, Australia29 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
Did the one hour carriage ride around the CBD around Christmas time when my family came to visit. Booked in advance. They were prompt professional and the horses where well looked after we often saw water troughs along our route also. Would definitely do it again :) thank you
Written 30 August 2019
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Thank you for the review Rachael. We are so glad you and your family enjoyed their ride. Look forward to seeing you next time.
Written 1 September 2019
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whitey09
Melbourne, Australia449 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
This is a very expensive way to see Melbourne. We went from the city to the shrine and back again in record time. The driver didn't offer any comments on what we where passing, although we did ask him a couple of time what point of interest we where passing. Although this is a very unique experience I don't think it was value for money
Written 29 May 2016
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Thank you for sharing, we really value your feedback.
Written 12 September 2018
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