Alpine fires do not stop horse riding tours

In the latest edition of Selling Down Under, we took a look at horse riding adventures in Victoria’s Alpine National Park. As we went to press, massive fires struck this region of Victoria, threatening several tourism ventures. So we were pleased to get this message from Bogong Horseback Adventures

“Our area of the Alpine National Park has been re-opened for our summer tour programme.

The bushfires are now described as contained and have not burnt any of the country featured in our Mount Bogong Tours. The Western (Mansfield) end of the Alpine National Park remains closed. I have been advised that the unburnt country north and east of Falls Creek, including the Nelse Range and Mount Bogong have been opened for our operations.

Those clients booked on the January 6 ride should plan on the ride going ahead. Please be assured that as this section of the Park is opened it will be safe to visit, and being unburnt, as beautiful as ever.

We carry satellite phones as well as Web abled next G phones so we can be well informed of any future developments.

Meanwhile our daily trail ride programme is fully operational, and visitors are encouraged to return to our Valley to enjoy their summer holiday. The fire scars are barely visible and the smoke has cleared.

If any one is considering booking one of our scheduled tours, you can assume that they will be going ahead. Some of the Mount Fainter program may move to Mount Bogong, but it's all great country."

If you have any specific queries please contact Steve

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