If you are visiting Australia’s beautiful Blue Mountains horse riding adventures can be found all over the region. Horse riding treks vary in their length and degree of difficulty; while some are aimed at the experienced rider looking for a few days in the wilderness, other shorter excursions are more suitable for the novice horse rider. The Blue Mountains are popular year round, and make a great place to escape from Sydney for a couple of days or longer. This region can be enjoyed in several ways, although many people will tell you that the only way to really appreciate it is at the slower pace of horseback. Riding excursions allow you to enjoy the spectacular scenery of this World Heritage Listed region, including waterfalls, mountains, lakes and forests, as well as its many charming towns and villages, antique and craft shops, and cafes and restaurants.