About this tour
Meet retired champions at this working horse sanctuary in Australia, where former racehorses spend their final years in dedicated care. Over four and a half hours, you'll walk the grounds, hand-feed beloved veterans like Brew and Almandin, and learn how the facility supports equine health research and geriatric horse management. Finish with freshly baked scones, cream and jam, paired with tea or coffee.
Highlights
- Hand-feed and stroke retired racehorses in paddocks
- Meet named champions including Brew, Fawkner, Almandin
- Learn sanctuary's equine care and research mission
- Homemade scones with jam and whipped cream
- Morning or afternoon tea service included
- Moderate fitness required; outdoor walking tour
What to expect
Expect a relaxed pace around the sanctuary grounds with time spent at each horse's paddock. Staff will introduce you to individual animals, share their racing histories and current care routines, then let you interact directly—feeding, patting, observing their personalities. The tour emphasises genuine horse welfare rather than spectacle. Afterwards, you'll retire indoors for proper Devonshire tea service with fresh scones. The whole experience takes about four and a half hours, so wear comfortable outdoor clothing and footwear.
Good to know
Moderate fitness needed for walking uneven ground. Bring sun protection and closed-toe shoes. Tours run morning or afternoon; book your preferred time. The sanctuary prioritises horse welfare, so visitor numbers are managed carefully. Children must be supervised around animals.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.