Vineyard Trail Ride and Taste at Jacob’s Creek

Saddle up for an unforgettable adventure through the heart of the Barossa Valley with our Vineyard Trail Ride and Taste experience. Begin your morning at with a 60-minute guided horse experience along scenic trails that surround the picturesque vineyards of Jacob’s Creek, offering breathtaking views and plenty of photo opportunities.

Your ride is led by the team from Hallmark Farm, the home of Dual Olympian Megan Jones—an Equestrian Hall of Fame member, Olympic Silver Medallist (one of only 1,047 Australians to have ever won a team Olympic medal), and World Championship Bronze Medallist in Aachen, Germany. Megan’s world-class expertise and passion for horses make this experience truly unique.

After a short introduction and basic riding maneuvers, you’ll set off on a relaxed trail ride, taking in the beauty of the Barossa landscape and learning about the heritage of Jacob’s Creek along the way.

Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled ride for check-in and a comprehensive safety briefing. This extra time allows our expert team to provide detailed guidance and ensure you feel confident and comfortable before setting off.

Optional Upgrade: Complete your day with a seasonal share-style lunch paired with two glasses of Our Limited Release wine for an additional $99 per person.

Experience Highlights

• 60-minute guided horse experience around the stunning Jacob’s Creek vineyards
• Expert guidance and safety briefing from Hallmark Farm
• Led by the team at Hallmark Farm, home of Dual Olympian Megan Jones
• Photo opportunities with panoramic Barossa views
• Curated tasting of Jacob’s Creek Limited Release wines at the cellar door
  (soft drink for those under 18 years of age)
• Optional lunch experience at our exceptional restaurant partner, Harvest Kitchen.

Duration: Approx. 2 hours (including briefing, ride, and tasting) / with optional lunch: approx 3.5 hours.
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 a responsible adult.
Attire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes with a small heel are required for riding.
Bookings: Limited spaces available. Advance booking essential.

Please note: The horse-riding component is operated by our trusted partner and requires signing a liability waiver. Terms and conditions apply.

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: Yes, of course! Please contact the team on ourhome@jacobscreek.com to arrange. With that said, please note that a minimum of 2 guests is required for the experience to operate, so availability will be dependent on existing bookings. 

Q: What should I wear? 
A: Riders must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes with a small heel; shorts and skirts are not accepted. Hallmark Farm provides all required safety gear, including helmets.

Q: Why do I need to advise my weight and height?
A: Hallmark Farm take 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 hour for the safety briefing, equipment and trail ride component then conclude with a 45-minute guided tasting at Jacob’s Creek Cellar Door.

Q: I’d like to reschedule/cancel my booking, who do I contact? 
A: Please contact the Jacob’s Creek team at ourhome@jacobscreek.com to reschedule or cancel your booking. Ensure to include your booking reference number upon emailing. Refer to the below Terms and Conditions to find out more about the cancellation policy. 

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 a 120kg, please enquire directly on book-events@jacobscreek.com
• 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 on ourhome@jacobscreek.com
• 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.