6-Hour Conservation Park Tour

The Rapids Conservation Park Tour runs through Jesters Flat. Rated 4.9 across 325 reviews. Runs 6 hours (approx.). From $380.

Overview

This is a long day in the saddle. Jesters Flat runs a roughly six hour ride through the national park country around Rosa Brook, with a lunch stop built into the route, and it is aimed squarely at riders who already know what they are doing. The listing is blunt about it: there is scope for long trots and canters, so experienced riders with a good level of fitness are the target audience.

The ride starts at 1549 Rosa Brook Rd, Rosa Brook, since hotel pickup is not part of the package. From there the group heads out through the surrounding parks, covering a lot of ground over the course of the day. Lunch is provided along the way.

It suits confident adult and teenage riders, but not beginners and not young children. The operator sets a minimum age of 15 years, and anyone who cannot comfortably trot or canter, or who is not reasonably fit, should pick a shorter or slower ride instead. The six hour figure is approximate, so build some slack into your day. Check the cancellation terms on the live booking page before committing, since a full day ride is a bigger booking than a one hour trail walk.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Rosa BrookMake your own way to 1549 Rosa Brook Rd, Rosa Brook WA 6285. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan the drive in advance.
2. Ride out through the parksThe group sets off on a long route through the surrounding national parks, with scope for long trots and canters.
3. Lunch along the trailLunch is included and is enjoyed along the way.

What To Expect From The Tour

A six hour ride asks more of you than a standard trail ride, so go in prepared.

• Riding fitness. The listing is explicit that this is for experienced riders with a good level of fitness. Expect long trots and canters, and expect to be riding for most of the day. If your legs have not seen a saddle in years, start with something shorter.
• Getting there. There is no hotel pickup, so you drive yourself to the Rosa Brook address. Allow a comfortable margin for the drive and for finding the property.
• Food and drink. Lunch is included and is eaten along the trail. The listing does not give a packing list, so bring whatever you want to carry for the rest of the day.
• Pace and group. The tour is built around riders who want to move, with scope for long trots and canters. Be honest about your ability when booking, since the listing is clear about the experience and fitness required.
• Age limits. Riders under 15 years are not permitted on this tour. The minimum age is firm, so families with younger children need a different ride.

Common issues. The main constraint is ability: this ride requires genuine riding experience and fitness, and it is not suitable for children under 15. There is no hotel pickup, which means arranging your own transport to Rosa Brook. The six hour duration is approximate, and cancellation terms sit on the live booking page rather than being spelled out in the listing, so read them before booking.

Choosing Your Ride