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Turtle Creek Lodge
Postcode Location: 4211
Closest Capital City: 80km S of Brisbane

Address: 83 Gerara Court, Clagiraba, Qld, 4211
Contact: Phone (07) 5578 6337 Mob 0412 663 013

The property: This beautifully renovated 80 year old Queenslander home, set on 14 acres, has retained its natural charm. A small crystal clear pebbled creek surrounds 2 sides of the property (you may even spot a turtle down there!). Relax by the pool or stretch out on the balcony and watch for local kangaroos and other native wildlife passing by.
Facilities for you:  This delightfully cosy self-contained home has a luxurious kitchen with granite bench tops, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Take a relaxing bath in the deep and inviting cast iron claw-foot bath tub.
Facilities for your horse: Whether you prefer to stable your horse or put it in the pasture there is plenty of room.
Other facilities:   With lots of interesting rides out from the property including a ride to the Mt Nathan Winery through the State Forest or over to the Turtle Cafe for lunch on the weekend. They have a few rides mapped out in the area but there are some great rides from neighbouring Guanaba that lead right up to Mount Tamborine. The neighbouring State Forest makes this is a bird watchers dream. Close to Canungra, Canungra Valley Winery, Major Theme Parks, Adventure Land, Golfing, Cafes and much much more.

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Boonah Showgrounds
Postcode Location: 4310
Closest Capital City: 100kms SW of Brisbane

Address: Boonah Show Society Inc, PO Box 1 BOONAH 4310
Contact: Phone (07) 5463 1124 Fax: (07) 5463 4112

Facilities for you and your horse: Camping, toilets, showers, stabling facilities for horses

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Twilight Grove Farm
Postcode Location: 4312
Closest Capital City: 102km NW of Brisbane

Address: 39 Esk Forest Road, Redbank Creek District via ESK 4312
Contact: Phone (07) 5424 1432

The property: 48 hectares of prime bushland, partly under cultivation and livestock. At just over an hours drive from Brisbane, Twilight Grove Farm is at the gateway to and from our country's wonderfully harsh outback.
Facilities for you: B&B accommodation, light or full breakfast, lunch and evening meals by arrangement.
Facilities for your horse: portable yards (shelter/trees), shared or individual paddocks, BYO fencing permitted, feed easily obtainable, holiday or short-term agistment, arena, round yard, on-site trails.
Other facilities: bush walking, trail bikes, orchards. Dogs allowed. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.

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Marburg Showgrounds
Postcode Location: 4346

Closest Capital City: 57kms W of Brisbane

Address: Queen Street, Marburg, Qld 4346
Contact: Phone 07 54644457 Mob 0412186689

Facilities for you and your horse: Stables, camping, hot showers, toilets, power. No dogs.

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Toowoomba Showgrounds
Postcode Location: 4350
Closest Capital City: 125kms W of Brisbane

Address: Royal Agricultural Society Of Qld P O Box 7966, Toowoomba QLD 4350
Contact: Phone (07) 4634 7400, Fax (07) 4633 2495

Facilities: Shower and toilet facilities, camping, stabling

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Bestbrook Mountain Resort
Postcode Location: 4370
Closest Capital City: 130kms SW of Brisbane (30kms NW of Warwick)

Address: 9790 Cunningham Highway, Maryvale QLD 4370
Contact: Phone (07) 4666 1282, Fax (07) 4666 1291

The property: unique weekend escape or holiday package. Australian owned and operated family property, where everyone joins in the fun. Nestled among the rolling hills of the Great Dividing Range and straddling the Gap Greek, just a few minutes away is The World Heritage listed National Park. Located a short 90 minute drive from Brisbane or The Gold Coast. Take a break from the city and enjoy relaxed country living. Ideal holiday for the young adventure seeker, family groups, and the young at heart.
Facilities for you: Choose from their self contained country cottages, bunk style accommodation, or camping along Gap Creek.
Facilities for your horse: contact property for details.
Other facilities: swimming in ground salt water pool or down at the creek, tennis, bush golf, bush walking, farm activities, table tennis, pool table, out door sports equipment, ropes course and team building activities

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Warwick Showgrounds
Postcode Location: 4370
Closest Capital City: 160kms SW of Brisbane

Address: Warwick Show & Rodeo Society Inc, PO Box 190, Warwick QLD 4370
Contact: Phone (07) 4661 9060, Fax (07) 4661 7517

Facilities: Shower and toilet facilities, camping, horse accommodation. Min 1 weeks notice required.

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Stanthorpe Showgrounds
Postcode Location: 4380
Closest Capital City: 220kms S W of Brisbane

Address: Stanthorpe Agricultural Society, PO Box 106, Stanthorpe QLD 4380
Contact: Phone (07) 46 812051 (caretaker)

Facilities: Shower and toilet facilities, camping, horse accommodation.

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Goondiwindi Showgrounds
Postcode Location: 4390
Closest Capital City: 350kms WSW of Brisbane

Address: Goondiwindi Pastoral & Agricultural Society, PO Box 52, GOONDIWINDI QLD 4390
Contact: Phone (07) 4671 2087, Fax (07) 4671 4350

Facilities: Full shower and toilet facilities, camping, stabling

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Slickers Horse Riding (bring your own horse)
Postcode Location: 4503
Closest Capital City: 40kms N of Brisbane

Address: Dunlop Lane, Kurwongbah QLD 4503
Contact: Phone (07) 3285 1444, Fax (07) 3285 3276

The property: A 2500 acre property boasting every type of terrain you could wish for.
Facilities for you: Riding lessons, Winery rides (Eqwine Tours), Pub rides, trail rides, moonlight rides - caters for just about every whim.
Facilities for your horse: tba
Other facilities: Swimming, canoeing, bushwalking - the potential is limited only by your imagination.

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Dayboro Showgrounds
Postcode Location: 4521
Closest Capital City: 45kms NNW of Brisbane

Address: Mt Mee Road, Dayboro Qld 4521 (PO Box 36)
Contact: Phone (07) 3425 1459 or (07) 3425 1137

Facilities: Yards, water, toilets, camping, power.

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Eumundi Showgrounds
Postcode Location: 4562

Closest Capital City: 120kms N of Brisbane

Address: Black Stump Road, Eumundi, QLD 4562
Contact: Phone (07) 5442 7224 Caretaker Email

Facilities for you and your horse: Showgrounds are fully fenced (need to provide own internal fencing ie electric), camping, toilers, hot showers. Dogs allowed.

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Noosa North Shore Equestrian Centre (Equathon)
Postcode Location: 4565
Closest Capital City: 140km N of Brisbane

Address: Beach Road, Noosa North Shore Qld 4565
Contact: Phone (07) 5474 2665

The property: Noosa North Shore is a natural haven for wildlife offering a unique holiday setting for a variety of travellers and holiday makers alike.
Facilities for you: Accommodation at North Shore varies from self-contained apartments, units and cottages to tourist park style cabins, camping and caravan sites.
Facilities for your horse: A variety of stabling options including full stables, half shelters and day yards; two wash bays; usually self-feed basis however full agistment is available by arrangement (all variety of feeds and good quality hay available for purchase); feed and tack storage area. Floats and horse vehicles belonging to guests may be parked on our premises.
Other facilities: Whether you own your own horse or would like to use ours the Noosa North Shore is simply a unique opportunity to experience one of life's great riding pleasures. The combination of natural bushland and kilometres of beach creates a magnificent backdrop for horse enthusiasts.

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Pomona Showgrounds
Postcode Location: 4568

Closest Capital City: 140kms N of Brisbane

Address: Cnr Exhibition & Pavilion Streets, Pomona, Qld 4568
Contact: Phone (07) 5485 0566 Mob Fax

Facilities for you and your horse: Yard, camping, hot showers, toilets. Access to the Noosa Trail Netork which provides excellent riding. Dogs permitted.

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CBR Equine Lodge
Postcode Location: 4570
Closest Capital City: 160kms N of Brisbane

Address: 2 Red Gully Road, Amamoor, Qld 4570
Contact: Phone (07) 5488 4910 Mob 0423344788

The property: Located just south of Gympie, at Amamoor, home to the annual Gympie Music Muster, this property offers a great country getaway for you and your horse.
Facilities for you: 2br self-contained cottage (with Austar). Breakfast baskets available on request.
Facilities for your horse: Stables, shared or exclusive use paddocks (white wire/electric), feed available on site, work yard (with flood light), horse swimming lap pool, wash bays.
Other facilities: The Noosa Trail Network is close by, as is the Amamoor State Forest. GPS available for visitors. Your hosts can organise your trail rides for you.
This property is on the doorstep of the Gympie Music Muster site, only 40kms from either Noosa or Rainbow beach. Bushwalking, four-wheel driving. Dogs allowed.

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Mary Valley (Imbil) Showgrounds
Postcode Location: 4570
Closest Capital City: 160kms N of Brisbane

Address: PO Box 5 Imbil QLD 4570
Contact: Phone (07) 54843546

The property:  These showgrounds are a very pleasant place to camp with easy access to some stunning riding.
Facilities for you: Toilets, showers, shelter.
Facilities for your horse:  Yards (or BYO), water.
Other facilities:  See Kenilworth Forest under Queensland Trails for information on accessible trails from these showgrounds.

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Booloumba Creek B&B (Stony Creek Rainforest Ride Away)
Postcode Location: 4574
Closest Capital City: 130km N of Brisbane (7kms from the town of Kenilworth)

Address: 282 Booloumba Creek Road, Cambroon Qld 4574
Contact: Phone (07) 5472 4084

The property: The property boasts a secluded lagoon and waterfall with rock pools aplenty.
Facilities for you: Accommodation varies from B&B accommodation, bunk style accommodation, through to camping by the lagoon. Hot showers and toilets are available to all and full catering can be organised. Relax in the 12 seater hot tub, or sit around the camp fire toasting marshmallows. There is a gas bbq available along with fridge facilities.
Facilities for your horse: Post and rail electric fenced yards with plenty of water. Large floodlit sand round yard available for use.
Other facilities: Bring your own horse (or borrow one of theirs) to ride through 1000s of acres of pristine rainforest trails which boast spectacular views and great, well maintained trails. Guided rides are available for those not adventurous enough to 'lose themselves'. And nearby country towns Kenilworth, Montville and Maleny offer a plethora of attractions including a cheese factory, wineries, galleries, shops and great dining.

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Mundubbera Showgrounds
Postcode Location: 4626
Closest Capital City: 290kms NNW of Brisbane

Location: Mundubbera QLD 4626
Contact: Bookings - Phone (07) 4165 4864 a/hours

Facilities for you and your horse: Stables and yards available for the horses. Toilets, hot showers and power available for campers.

Maryborough Showgrounds
Postcode Location: 4650
Closest Capital City: 250kms N of Brisbane

Location:  Bruce Highway, Maryborough QLD 4650
Contact:   Phone 0427 773 760     Showgrounds Manager
            Phone (07) 4123 5311   Maryborough/Harvey Bay Show Society

Facilities for you and your horse: Camping, yards available.

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Susan River Homestead
Postcode Location: 4650
Closest Capital City: 250kms N of Brisbane

Address: PO Box 516, MARYBOROUGH, QLD, 4650
Contact: Phone (07) 4121 6846 Fax (07) 4122 2675

The property: Susan River Homestead is a spacious property located 3 hours north of Brisbane (just 14km from Maryborough). There are horses available for hire or you can BYO.
Facilities for you: Visit their website for more information on facilities.
Facilities for your horse: Yards available. Guests are welcome to BYO horse on the organised trail rides (fees apply).
Other facilities: Swimming pool, large (and we mean LARGE) dam for water sports.

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Chill Out in Childers
Postcode Location: 4660
Closest Capital City: 420kms N of Brisbane (53kms S of Bundaberg)

Address: 57 Abington Road, Childers, QLD, 4660
Contact: Phone (07) 4126 3456

The property: This Childers property, located near riding trails, is ideal for a stop over for travellers, groups wishing to camp, or people who just want to escape the hustle and bustle.
Facilities for you: Basic double accommodation with a verandah, where the fridge and gas cooker are located, to 'chill out' on.   Guests are also welcome to camp. If you want something more in your accommodation, you are welcome to agist your horse on the property and stay close by at one of the many accommodation venues available in and around Childers.
Facilities for your horse: Yards with shelter (plain 3 strand wire). Guests are welcome to bring electric fencing. Bring you own horse feed.
Other facilities:  Dam fishing, bushwalking trails. Dogs allowed.

Bundaberg Showgrounds
Postcode Location: 4670
Closest Capital City: 360kms N of Brisbane

Location: Burrum Street, Bundaberg QLD 4670
Contact: Phone (07) 4153 9283 or (07) 4153 9999 Fax (07) 4152 9155

Facilities for you and your horse: Camping, yards available.

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Mt Perry Showgrounds
Postcode Location: 4671
Closest Capital City: 360kms NNW of Brisbane

Location: Perry Shire Council, PO Box 12 (Heusman Street), Mt Perry QLD 4671
Contact: Phone (07) 41563155, Fax (07) 41563214

Facilities for you and your horse: Camping, showers, toilets, power, yards available.

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Mount Larcom Showgrounds
Postcode Location: 4695

Closest Capital City: 555kms N or Brisbane

Address: 21 The Narrows Road, Mount Larcom, QLD 4695
Contact: Phone (07) 4975 1450 or (07) 4975 1002

Facilities for you and your horse: Camping, toilets, hot showers, stables, open area.

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Cairns Showgrounds
Postcode Location: 4870
Closest Capital City: 1700kms N of Brisbane

Address: PO Box 811 CAIRNS QLD 4870
Contact: Phone (07) 4051 6699

Facilities for you and your horse: Facilities include covered horse stalls, tack room, camping area, showers and toilets.

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Mareeba Rodeo Grounds
Postcode Location: 4880
Closest Capital City: 1720kms NNW of Brisbane (70kms W of Cairns)

Address: Kerribee Park, 614 Dimbulah Road, Mareeba, Qld 4880
Contact: Phone (07) 4092 1654 to book or (07) 4092 1583 (Show Society)

Facilities for you and your horse: Stables, yards, camping area, showers and toilets.

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Tassiriki Ranch
Postcode Location: 2478 (NSW)
Closest Capital City: 220kms S of Brisbane (740kms N of Sydney)

Address: 249 Moylans Lane, Empire Vale (Ballina) NSW 2478
Contact: Phone (02) 6683 4602 Fax (02) 6683 4602

The property:   Located just 75 minutes south of the Gold Coast, Tassiriki Ranch is the perfect holiday spot for horse enthusiasts living in South-East Queensland and Northern New South Wales looking for beachside holiday accommodation where you can take your own horse with you on holiday. Horse riding holidays with your own horse and your friends, galloping along the golden sandy beach and swimming in the sparkling blue ocean.
Facilities for you:  Relax in well-appointed comfortable self-contained accommodation while your horses graze in lush paddocks alongside. During the day a quick glance out the window is all it takes to confirm your horse is safe and happy. At night you may choose to leave your horses in their day paddocks or use the stables and holding yards attached to the rear of the cabins.
Facilities for your horse:  Paddocks, stables, holding yards, beach rides, wash bay. Overnight and holiday stays available. Feed available on site. For riding there is an arena on-site or trails nearby.
Other facilities:  Tassiriki Ranch also offers agistment for people not staying at the property - see their listing under NSW Agistment. Sorry - no dogs.

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