Immerse yourself in the beautiful countryside from the comfort of a horse drawn vehicle!
Whether you want a romantic drive for two, a half day or shorter picnic drive, a countryside drive, a gift voucher, or an experience for your children, I can do them all.
Carriages are sanitized after each ride and due to COVID passengers are required to:
carry face masks with them
sanitize hands on arrival (provided)
sign insurance indemnity forms
provide names and contact details
RIDES LEAVE FROM
‘Hedge Farm’* 124 Three Chain Road, Carlsruhe.
*Hedge Farm is an independent Accommodation, Function Centre & Gallery. Separate from Yesteryear Today Carriages.
CONTACT
Email: yesteryeartodaycarriages@gmail.com
Phone or Text: 0411 468 117
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LIST OF RIDES & TOURS
*Prices are total for the outing, (not per person)
*Number of passengers is based on adult size passengers. Young children are welcome as additional passengers
For picnic trips you can bring your own picnic or I can provide a hamper at additional cost ($35 per person)
I provide picnic rug and picnic bling at no extra cost if desired – please ask
1. A Country Drive
A drive through pretty farm land. We see native trees and birds, sheep, cattle, horses, old stone walls, distant views and beautiful vistas.
Any time and day of the week. In summer early morning and evening when the shadows are long is particularly beautiful.
1 – 3 passengers
1 hour $150
1.5 hours $200
2 hours $280
2. The Historic Hamlet of Carlsrhue
We see gold rush landmarks, historic school, church and hotel and enjoy country views across to Hanging Rock and Mt Macedon. Alpacas, lambs, sheep and sometimes kangaroos are seen.
1 – 6 passengers
Any time and day of the week
1 hour $150
3. In the Footsteps of Cobb & Co
Re-trace part of the Melbourne to Bendigo Cobb & Co stagecoach route along which mail, gold and gold seekers traveled in the 1850s. See views to Hanging Rock, sheep, cattle and sometimes kangaroos.
Anytime and day
1 – 4 passengers
1 hour $150
4. Sloow Living
Enjoy superb views across rolling pasture to Hanging Rock, Camels Hump, Jim Jim and Mt Macedon. Huge oak trees, rolling pasture, bush land, rustic farm buildings, birds, farm animals and the occasional mob of kangaroos are seen.
Any time and day
1 – 4 passengers
1.5 hours $200
2 hours $280
5. A Country Picnic
After a 45 minute drive through picture perfect countryside with views to Hanging Rock and Mt Macedon we stop by the side of a quiet country lane where you can spread your picnic rug and enjoy your lunch while admiring the beautiful views.
Any day: 11am – 1.30pm
1 – 4 passengers
2.5 hours $300
6. Hanging Rock Winery Picnic
The 70 minute drive to Hanging Rock Winery takes in superb views to Hanging Rock, Camels Hump, Jim Jim and Mt Macedon. We see huge oak trees, rolling pasture, bush land, rustic farm buildings, birds, farm animals and sometimes kangaroos. At Hanging Rock Winery you can taste the fine wines they produce there before enjoying a picnic lunch overlooking Hanging Rock. We then set off for the return journey.
Any day: 10.30am – 2.30
1 – 4 passengers
4 hours $480
Opening Hours
Open 8.30am - 7.30pm Bookings Essential