Redlands Coast has many horse riding opportunities located mainly in the southern parts of the city.
Council’s reserves offer a number of fire and maintenance trails suitable for those keen about horse riding.
Note: Horses must remain on designated horse trails (vehicle fire trails) and are not permitted on single track (narrow walking and cycling trails).
Main areas for horse riding
Bayview Conservation Area
Main access points via German Church Road Day use area, Days Road, Sugargum Drive, Kidd Street and Teviot Road.
Read more about the Bayview Conservation Area.
Eastern Escarpment Conservation Area
Main access points via various entrance on West Mount Cotton Road.
Read more about the Eastern Escarpment Conservation Area.
Sandy Creek Conservation Area
Main access point via entrance on Double Jump Road at trail hut 350m west of Warren Street intersection.
See the trails on Red-e-map.
Don and Christine Burnett Conservation Area
Main access point via Avalon Road Carpark.
Read more about the Don and Christine Burnett Conservation Area.
Ford Road Conservation Area
Main access point via Ford Road. Current parking is located across the road at the Avalon Road Carpark (Don and Christine Burnett Conservation Area).
Read more about the Ford Road Conservation Area.
Redland Track Park
There entrance points at Teesdale Road, McDonald Road, Flinders Street, Kinross Road, Enterprise Street, Nanette Court and Coburg Street West.
Read more about the Redlands Track Park.
Other Trails
There are also designated horse trails (Avalon Road Horse Trail and Schoek Road Horse Trail) and road verges that are suitable (with care) for horses.
Looking after the environment
- Leave no trace: Wet and muddy trails are more vulnerable to damage than dry ones. Council may close the tracks in wet or unsafe conditions.
- Only cross streams by existing crossing points.
- Be considerate of how you can contribute to protecting our bushland areas and keeping them enjoyable for all. Please pick up your horses' droppings and clean hoofs where possible and help stop the spread of weeds.
Biosecurity Act 2014
The general biosecurity obligation for horse owners means you will need to ensure your activities do not spread a pest, disease or contaminant.
Horse owners are required to have up to date registration and movements records. Movements include bringing horses onto Council lands for recreational purposes. For more information please visit the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries' horse registration and movement records page.
Alternatively, you can either contact your local Department of Agriculture and Fisheries regional office or our Customer Service Centre on 13 25 23 to review your details.