Horse riding permit (one-off)

Permit to take a horse into Wellington Park (valid for Designated trails only)

For well prepared and experienced horse riders, Wellington Park offers excellent scenic and remote riding opportunities.  

Horses may be ridden on over 75km of fire trails, however a permit and gate key are required for all riding access (apart from Jefferys Track). 4WD vehicles, mountain bikes and walkers may also be enjoying these shared use trails.  

Riders can plan their adventures using Greater Hobart Trails, a convenient and powerful activity planner. The site includes tracks and trails both within and beyond the Park, for walkers, bikers and horse riders.

Track surfaces and trail lengths vary considerably. Some include steep and stony sections and should only be attempted with fit, sound horses. Generally trails are suitable for walking or trotting, with limited cantering. Many trails extend into the remote high country and riders must be equipped for severe alpine weather.

Wellington Park is CLOSED to all users on days of Extreme or Catastrophic fire danger in either the Southeast or Upper Derwent Valley forecast districts. If you hold a permit when such a day is declared by the Tasmanian Fire Service, the permit is automatically suspended.