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Boomerang Holiday Ranch

📍 Daylesford, VIC

★4.8(79 Google reviews)

Boomerang Holiday Ranch near Daylesford offers guided trail rides matched to rider experience level, pony experiences for younger children, and on-site farm-stay accommodation.

✓ Horse-to-rider matching✓ Beginner-friendly✓ Beautiful forest trails✓ Farm stay available✓ Flexible booking✓ Spring wattle rides

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families seeking a genuine bush riding experience rather than a confined arena lesson. Horses are well cared for and suited to complete beginners, and the staff split groups by ability mid-ride so no one is held back or left behind. Accommodation on-site makes it a full weekend destination from Melbourne.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Arrive early so staff can match horses to each rider's experience level before departure
⏰Groups can be split by experience mid-ride — experienced and beginner riders can visit together
🎟️Book via email — staff communicate flexibly on date changes
🚗On-site accommodation available for a full ranch stay weekend

💬 What Families Are Saying

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Rebecca Tzaros

5 months ago

★★★★★

“Arrive early so staff can take time to match horse to rider per level of experience, although they told me most of their riders are first timers. It's a very scenic ride, pretty with the wattle out in Spring. We loved it so much we booked again. Unfortunately our 2nd time booked last Sunday was cancelled due to bad weather. Thankfully they accommodated a very small group that could go on Monday morning. At the end of the trail ride we had the chance for a trot & canter! SO MUCH FUN! THANKS TO THE AWESOME STAFF & HORSES! We will be back for sure.”

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india armstrong

8 months ago

★★★★★

“Absolutely fantastic experience! Couldn't reccomend highly enough!! Booking in was so easy via email with great communication and understanding of changing dates, to the lovely staff on the grounds, beautiful & well cared for horses and picturesque views in the gorgeous forest. Already eager to go back for another ride.”

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Lauren Jamo

2 months ago

★★★★★

“This place is fantastic, I used to come here on school camps and after school would regularly come here for trail rides over the years. The staff are wonderful and the horses are well cared for and great to ride on. The trails are fantastic and its great for all riding capabilities.”

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Horse riding

26 reviews

Trail rides

10 reviews

Kind staff

5 reviews

Gentle horses

3 reviews

Horse care

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Overview

Boomerang Holiday Ranch runs guided trail rides through surrounding bushland outside Daylesford, with horses matched carefully to each rider's experience — most guests are first-timers. Groups can be split mid-ride by experience level to maximise the outing for everyone. The property features on-site accommodation for a full ranch stay. Spring rides through blooming wattle are a seasonal highlight. Easy email booking with flexible communication on date changes.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday09:30 – 15:30
Tuesday09:30 – 15:30
Wednesday09:30 – 15:30
Thursday09:30 – 15:30
Friday09:30 – 15:30
Saturday09:30 – 15:30
Sunday09:30 – 15:30

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