Reynella Rides
669 Kingston Road, Reynella Nsw, Adaminaby, New South Wales 2629 Australia
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Reynella Rides has been in business for over 41 years. We offer you the amazing and unique opportunity to explore Kosciusko National Park on horseback. Choose between a 3 day/4 night ride, or for the more adventurous a 5 day/6 night trek. On both rides, two nights will be spent at our gorgeous homestead with a relaxing and friendly atmosphere of renowned country hospitality! All your meals included in price, and cooked with care by our resident chef. The remaining nights will be spent camping in the gorgeous alpine country that is Kosciusko. We are located in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains near Adaminaby, just 2 hours drive from Canberra off of the Snowy Mountains H'way. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
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669 Kingston Road, Reynella Nsw, Adaminaby, New South Wales 2629 Australia
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Proposed review: Brad’s team was amazing. Our four night/three day trip was great fun and very challenging for a sixty year old with very moderate riding experience. We arrived about 5pm on the first night. The tents were up and ready to move in. The camp site had everything required to be comfortable. Toilet, fresh water, a creek to cool off in, and ice for ice chests. A shower is available on request. The food was fantastic- Frank has refined the art of camp cooking and provides delicious three course meals and bountiful breakfasts. We particularly enjoyed steak night - perfectly cooked steaks with mash potato and green veggies. Delicious! A lot of time was spent around the camp fire enjoying the company and the food among friends. The horses were very well matched even though we were a large group. A solid safety talk included care for the horses as much as the humans. Reynella treasure their horses. The tack is well kept. The horses are healthy and strong. We did a different ride every day - one expansive route around Kemp’s Plain, one in and out to Schofields and one up and down the mountains. Each ride was different, some more physically demanding than others. Every lunch stop is at a fresh spring with shade and picnic style lunches. We were blessed with perfect dry weather about 24c high and 6-7c low. My horse, Cascade, was very responsive and we had a few good canters and trots off the pad. Personally I really enjoyed just walking and looking at the beautiful scenery and watching the brumbies run, circle and challenge each other. We had several close encounters with brumbies - sudden surprises that were delightful. We came upon them just over a ridge a couple of times, and another time a small group just ran by the lunch picnic area. Otherwise there were large herds of brumbies on every ride seen in the distance. The leaders communicated really well and the teamwork was impressive. We had a big group of ~18 but it worked pretty well. I think it would be better to keep the max at about 12-14 because mounting up and checkpoints get quite lengthy and sometimes tedious when everyone and every horse is hot and tired. The booking process seems to be in need of improvements. Possible too many cooks spoil the broth. It was chaotic but it eventually got sorted. We did get it all done in the end. Brad, Miriam, Michaela, Roger, Frank and Warwick are impressive equestrians that seemed to keep the show going effortlessly. We couldn’t have wished for a better trip. Ticked all the boxes for us.…
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reynella rides is something very special. Its such an Australian experience with all the adventure you could wish for. This was my second ride, having done it circa 25 years prior. I wanted my family to experience this part of the world and this down to earth team and family that is Reynella. We were not disappointed and and it exceeded all of our expectations 10 fold. The team, the food, the horses, the friendships made were perfect. Thank you Reynella
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Date of stay: January 2021
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In this amazingly beautiful experience which my family and I have enjoyed so very dearly, it was what we were expecting and thought it would be, however it was so much more. All of the camp leaders were excellent and the best instructors I could have ever asked for, and you can tell because I have never ridden in my life before this and now I can trot, canter and control a horse instead of it controlling me. The food was cooked by frank who was so good that all of us were begging for his recipes. There were 18 of us in our group which was a bit big however we worked our way around it and everyone ended up being friends in the end. Every single one of the horses that was there was beautiful, safe and friendly. The only time they acted up was when some of the riders were being silly and doing things to them that they shouldn’t be. The owner of the place, John is a lovely old man who knows everything about horses that there is to know and I found that when he was on the ride, that it turned out to be much more fun. All in all Renella rides was a life changing experience for everyone in the group and we will never forget it. It was so much fun for all of us and I was so very much thankful for going on it. -Max Saper…
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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The ability of the Australian bush to regenerate is amazing. i have just completed a wonderful 3 day horse riding trek with Reynella rides and was amazed at the regrowth now that rain has fallen. The country is looking magnificent despite the recent fires and severely burnt areas are interspersed with lightly burnt or non burnt areas. The wildflowers are coming out and, due to less undergrowth, the kangaroos and wallabies are easily visible and there were many more birds evident than on previous treks with their songs ringing through the forest . A beautiful copperhead snake was unfazed by the riders and went on his meandering way and huge numbers of moths and other insects were everywhere. As usual Reynella Rides provided fabulous horses, brilliant food and extremely comfortable tents for sleeping out as well as a wonderful riding itinerary. This family business which has been operating for over 40 years deserves to be wider known. It is a privilege to be able to accompany them into the high country and to experience Kosciuszko National Park at a personal level. Non-risers are carefully matched with quiet horses and for the experienced riders there are wonderful horses to choose from.…
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Responded 11 Mar 2020
Wonderful to have folk enjoy our wonderful Kosciuszko National Park and thanks for taking the time to write such a fantastic review. So pleased to hear that you enjoyed your trek so much. Looking forward to you joining us again next year Reynella Rides
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I went on the 4day/3 night trek. The rooms at the homestead are lovely, very clean and warm with all the comforts. Ros and John are very friendly and hospitable. The food prepared by Frank was exceptional. We had bad weather on our first day so it was decided that we would ride around the farm on the first day. This actually worked out really well as I was not really sure how many layers I would be need to be comfortable and after that first day I realised you need as many layers as you can manage. It gets really cold up there. The horses were lovely and in great condition. The second day of riding when we went into the mountains was 99% walking which was a bit disappointing as of the 7 of us, 6 were all experienced riders and would have liked a bit more activity, however on the third day things relaxed a bit and we were free to trot and canter alongside the main group so long as you stayed within sight. It was fantastic and definitely my favourite day. The scenery is magnificent. Getting into camp after riding a whole day it was wonderful to see food being prepared and a blazing campfire. The sleeping bags provided are good quality and they give you ample blankets, foam mattresses and a pillow so I was really warm and comfortable. Their are no ablution facilities at the campsite other than a long drop toilet which was spotlessly clean with no smells. Definitely one of the best I have encountered! All in all I absolutely loved it and would definitely do it again. My only real criticism is that communication upon booking is not good, although you receive your invoice and a PDF brochure attached to your email there is very little content in the email itself and no follow up email to tell you if they have received your payment and are expecting you so you are left a little in the dark. However it all worked out really well so it is a minor criticism. Thanks for a wonderful weekend Ros, John, Patrick, Brad and Ralph, you were amazing hosts.…
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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I visited Reynella on the long weekend on the dates . I decided to come back for a nostalgic visit. I remebered the place Reynella from 40 years ago !!!! I am visiting Australia this October and permanatly live in Israel. I was picked up in Cooma by Ralphie who had to come to help the staff for the weekend . I was welcomed so warmly.We arrived at the farm .Was greated by Roz and John.. Also great hospitality . The rooms were warm perfectly clean and cosy The meals were prepared by a professional chef,Frank. The food was absolutely delicious 10 stars even more I was taken horse riding by Ralphie .I was looked after so well.Always looking out for safety. Great atmosphere in the evening and lovely people I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.Highly recommended !!
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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This was in so many ways an amazing experience. The scenery beautiful, meeting others on the ride so interesting, friendly staff and the food was fantastic. But for me as an owner and breeder of horses, I was really disappointed by the condition of the horses. Many of the horses had ribs showing, very prominent backbones and little body muscle. The horses where not fed roughage at night and a horse demonstrating low grade colic in the morning was ridden for at least 3 hours that particular day. The saddle I used was also very uncomfortable and my requests to use another went unmet. This could have been a fantastic holiday, but should not be at the expense of the horses. I was too sore and sad to ride the final day.
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Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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This was an extraordinary experience where all of our expectations were exceeded. Ros and John have an outstanding staff and an awe inspiring part of the world to visit. The horses were true mountain horses - capable, shore footed, very willing, exceptionally well behaved and an absolute pleasure to ride and be with. We are experienced riders and we were well catered for in terms of horses and challenge, but we had beginner riders on the trip as well and they too were carefully looked after and catered for. The two nights at the homestead were exceptional. Staff were so attentive and nothing is too much trouble. Ros is the ultimate country host and the hospitality was second to none. The nights out on camp were the same. Frank (the Irish chef) produced astounding meals for our large group. All done with a quiet and unflappable character and a steady hand and eye on the whole of the camp. Thanks Frank - you added a spectacular element to the trip that we simply had not anticipated. Horse riding staff were also extraordinary. Brad matched riders to horses with amazing intuition. Everyone felt safe, catered for and cared for. His warm character and beautiful sense of humour saw us all very comfortable. He presented a perfect balance of utmost safety alongside freedom and flexibility for the better riders. An enormous challenge that he rose to every day and made it look easy! Thanks Brad (keep up the bush poetry please!) You made the trip for us! Rose and Crystal supported Brad and the whole team to make sure nothing went wrong and everyone was happy and relaxed. Without doubt it was this amazingly capable staff who made this experience so extraordinary. The homestead is a beautiful place to stay. Rooms are warm and comfortable and very well attended. Shared bathrooms (plenty of facilities) are kept exceptionally clean and well appointed. Housekeeping and office staff are the same very high quality as all of the staff, no matter what your needs are. The scenery on the ride is astonishing. From long sunny plains where the brumbies are running to breathtaking mountain tops and everything in between. We were particularly excited to see some of the old bushman's huts and loved stopping there for lunches. Thank you John and Ros for sharing your piece of paradise with us and for gathering such a brilliant staff to ensure the trips are of the highest standard possible.…
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Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Rooms cater for all different needs and group sizes. Ros will ensure you get what you need.
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There are so many positives but in simple terms the Reynella riding experience exceeded all my expectations. It was an activity I have long dreamed of attempting and I am so glad that I did. What a unique and amazing part of our beautiful country. Thank you, John and Roz, for providing this unique opportunity and for sharing the hospitality of Reynella and your knowledge of the high country. Being an inexperienced rider, I initially approached the event with trepidation but with some helpful tuition tips from our excellent guides Brad and Rose, that was quickly put to rest and I felt quite relaxed and at home in the company of other very experienced riders on the trails. What a great young team you have at Reynella - Brad and Rose managed the riding activities so professionally and with consideration for all. The food was amazing, both at the homestead and at the trails camp, thanks to Frank. You are a legend tending to the logistics of setting up camp and keeping us all so well fed. I don’t know how Frank manages so well on an open campfire. Thanks also to Jodie for her warm ‘front of house’ family welcome and introduction on arrival, which set the scene for a very happy experience. I look forward to making a return to build upon what was a truely stimulating experience.…
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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What an experience! Four days riding well trained, well cared for horses in the beautiful Kocsciozko NP. Three nights camping, two nights staying in the cosy rooms of Reynella Homestead, warmly welcomed by our hosts Roslyn and John Rudd. Our guides Brad and Rose led us through magnificent forests to visit historic Four Mile Hut, climb to the top of Mt Tantangara with spectacular 360° views and back to camp safely each night. We enjoyed magnificent meals prepared by chef Frank.All in all, a perfect horse holiday.
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Which popular attractions are close to Reynella Rides?
Nearby attractions include Snowy Scheme Museum (6.6 km) and The Big Trout (6.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Reynella Rides?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Reynella Rides?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Reynella Rides?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Bakery Adaminaby, Snow Goose Hotel Adaminaby, and Adaminaby Bowling Bistro.