Scenic Horse Ride (1.5hr) & Romantic Picnic at Jacob's Creek (TC)
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A Romantic Barossa Valley Escape
Celebrate love and adventure with an unforgettable journey through the world-renowned Barossa Valley. Your experience begins with a guided 1.5-hour horse ride, winding at a relaxed pace through the picturesque vineyards of Jacob’s Creek. Perfect for couples seeking more time in the saddle, this extended ride offers sweeping views, tranquil trails, and endless photo opportunities. 🍷
World-Class Equestrian Guidance
Your ride is led by the expert team from Hallmark Farm, home of Dual Olympian Megan Jones—an Equestrian Hall of Fame member and Olympic Silver Medallist. Megan’s world-class expertise ensures a safe, comfortable, and truly memorable ride for all experience levels. 🐴
Gourmet Picnic and Premium Tastings
After your scenic ride, return to the iconic cellar door for a curated tasting of Jacob’s Creek ‘Our Limited Release’ wines. Afterwards, unwind with a luxurious picnic for two in a stunning outdoor setting. Relax on a picnic rug and savour a gourmet platter of South Australian produce prepared by Harvest Kitchen, paired with a bottle of Jacob’s Creek wine of your choice. 🧺
Experience Highlights
- 1.5-Hour Guided Ride: Explore the scenic trails of Jacob’s Creek with the expert Hallmark Farm team.
- Exclusive Wine Tasting: Enjoy a curated ‘Our Limited Release’ tasting at the cellar door.
- Gourmet Harvest Kitchen Picnic: Savour local South Australian produce paired with a bottle of premium wine.
- Breathtaking Views: Relax in handpicked outdoor picnic spots overlooking the vineyards.
Key Details
Duration: Approx. 3.5 – 4 hours (including briefing, ride, and picnic)
Arrival: Please arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled start time
Minimum Age: 10 years (riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Attire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes with a small heel are required for riding
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will my booking go ahead during warm weather? (35°C+)
A: Yes. The Jacob’s Creek Cellar Door Team or Hallmark Farm will contact you directly if weather conditions are deemed unsuitable or too dangerous to facilitate the experience. Such calls are typically only made during extreme weather events (i.e. catastrophic fire danger days), and in most cases, with 24 hours’ notice.
Q: Can I book as a solo rider? (1 person)
A: Unfortunately, not for this experience, however the Vineyard Horse Ride & Tasting can. Please note that a minimum of 2 guests is required for the experience to operate, so availability will be dependent on existing bookings.
Q: Why do I need to advise my weight and height?
A: Hallmark Farm takes great care in matching riders up with the most suitable horses based on riding ability, weight, and height. This is for the comfort and safety of all guests.
Q: What is the duration of this experience?
A: Trail Riding Tours generally have a duration of approx. 1.5 hours for the safety briefing, equipment, and trail ride component, then conclude with a 1.5-2 hour picnic experience at Jacob’s Creek Cellar Door.
Thank you for booking a horse-riding experience at Jacob’s Creek. We’re excited to host you soon! Please review the important information below to ensure a smooth and enjoyable day.
Essential Facts for Safe Trail Riding
Trail riding at Jacob’s Creek involves important legal and safety considerations.
- Liability Waiver: Participants must sign a waiver releasing the Provider and Landowner from responsibility for injury or death. Scroll down to find the ‘Download File’ link to complete the waiver.
- Participant Duties: Riders must follow safety rules, report injuries, and wear approved helmets.
- Health Disclosure: All riders must declare health status and riding experience.
Understanding these points helps ensure informed participation and compliance with legal requirements. Review all obligations before joining a ride.
Other Key Information
Arrival: Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled start time for check-in and a comprehensive safety briefing. Late arrivals may result in a shortened experience or forfeiture without refund.
What to Wear: Long pants and closed-toe shoes with a small heel *mandatory requirement (changing facilities available at the cellar door). Dress for the weather and bring sun protection.
Cancellations & Weather: A minimum of 72 hours’ notice is required for cancellations. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the experience are non-refundable. Booking changes requested within 72 hours of the experience may be accommodated at Jacob’s Creek’s discretion and will incur an administration fee of $75 per person. In the event of extreme weather or operational reasons, the operator may cancel with no less than 2 hours’ notice. Guests will be offered a reschedule or full refund.
We can’t wait to share this unique Barossa experience with you!
Jacob’s Creek Experiences Team
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Terms & Conditions
- Booking & Payment: Full payment is required at the time of booking to confirm your reservation.
- Guest Information: For safety and comfort, guests are required to provide their height, weight and rider experience at the time of booking to ensure appropriate horse allocation and guide preparation. An additional ‘horse-riding experience’ survey will be required to be completed.
- Age & Attire: Minimum age for participation is 10 years, riders under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Riders must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes with a small heel. Hallmark Farm provides all required safety gear, including helmets. Guests are welcome to bring their own helmet; however, it must be thoroughly inspected and approved by Hallmark Farm prior to use.
- Weight Limit: For anyone over 120kg, please enquire directly.
- Fitness & Health: Participants should have a reasonable level of fitness and mobility. These experiences are not suitable for guests who are pregnant or have certain medical conditions (e.g., back or neck issues). Please disclose any relevant health concerns prior to booking.
- Cancellations by Guests: A minimum of 72 hours’ notice is required for cancellations. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the experience are non-refundable. Booking changes requested within 72 hours of the experience may be accommodated at Jacob’s Creek’s discretion and will incur an administration fee of $75 per person. Guests must contact Jacob’s Creek directly.
- Cancellations by Operator: Experiences may be cancelled by the operator with no less than 2 hours’ notice due to operational or safety reasons (e.g., weather conditions). In such cases, guests will be offered a reschedule or full refund.
- Arrival: Guests must arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled start time for check-in and a comprehensive safety briefing.
- Late Arrival: Please arrive on time. Late arrivals may result in a shortened or rescheduled experience, guests who are more than 15 minutes late to their booking will forfeit the booking time with no refund. An additional fee of $75.00 per head will be required if you wish to reschedule to a later time that day (dependent on availability) or to re-book on another day.
- No-Show Policy: Guests who fail to attend their scheduled booking without prior notice will forfeit their booking and are not entitled to a refund.
- Liability Waiver: All participants must sign a liability waiver prior to the horse-riding component.
- Alcohol Consumption: For safety reasons, all riders must have a BAC of 0.000 prior to the horse-riding component. Guests who appear intoxicated or fail to meet this requirement will not be permitted to ride, and no refund will be provided.
- Alcohol Service Timing: Wine tastings and alcohol consumption occur after the horse riding component.
- Dietary Requirements: Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking for picnic or lunch inclusions.
- Weather Policy: In the event of extreme weather (e.g., heat, storms, heavy rain), the experience may be rescheduled or refunded at the operator’s discretion.
- Personal Belongings & Photography: Guests are responsible for their personal belongings. Photography during the ride should only be done when safe or as directed by the guide.
- Availability: All experiences are subject to availability and may be altered or substituted at the operator’s discretion.
