2 Hours North of the Hunter Valley • Pacific Motorway • Bulahdelah NSW
You came to the Hunter Valley for the horses. Here's the experience that takes it to the next level — a genuine Clydesdale working farm, just 2 hours north. Groups up to 50 welcome.
2-Hour Session
10am Start
Up to 50 People
Adults $70 • Children $40 • Under 10 Free
Over 30 Years Experience
Hunter Valley to Bulahdelah
Hunter Valley visitors already know the combination: wide open farmland, a bit of history, good company, and something that can't be replicated back home. Wine and horses have always gone together in regional NSW — and if your group is already up in the Hunter for a weekend, Bulahdelah Clydesdales is only 2 hours north on the Pacific Motorway.
This isn't a vineyard horse ride or a tourist-trap petting zoo. Bulahdelah Clydesdales is a working farm with over 30 years of history handling groups. You'll watch genuine draught horses perform real farm work, handle the harness, and get up close with Dusty May, Hercules, Jax and Murphy — four animals with four very distinct personalities.
Perfect for a day extension on a Hunter Valley weekend away. Perfect for social groups, hens parties, ladies day outs, corporate groups, Probus clubs, bus tours, and family celebrations who want something genuinely memorable to anchor the trip.
Hunter Valley weekends and working farm experiences share the same DNA. Add a Clydesdale session to your itinerary and you've got a day nobody's done before.
The Hunter Valley has plenty of horse experiences. None of them are Clydesdales. At 800kg and 18 hands, these are animals in a completely different league.
Cessnock to Bulahdelah: head north on the Pacific Motorway, take the Bulahdelah exit. Two hours from the heart of wine country. Easy day trip, maximum impact.
Why Hunter Valley Groups Keep Coming Back
A growing number of Hunter Valley tour operators and group organisers are building Bulahdelah Clydesdales into the second day of a weekend itinerary. Day one: wineries, cellar doors, Hunter Valley Gardens. Day two: head north on the Pacific Motorway, stop in Bulahdelah for coffee and breakfast at the Bulahdelah Bakery, then out to the farm for a 10am session.
It works especially well for groups who've come up from Sydney or Newcastle and are already accustomed to time on the road. The 2-hour drive north from Cessnock or Maitland is easy motorway driving — no backroads, no fuss. You're there before mid-morning.
The farm is set up for groups of all ages. Undercover seating for up to 50 people, wheelchair access, walker frames welcome, and a portable toilet on site. Nobody is left out, nobody gets rushed. It's the kind of experience that shows up in the conversation on the drive home — and still gets mentioned years later.
Getting Here from the Hunter Valley
Start from Cessnock, Maitland or Singleton. Head to the Pacific Motorway on-ramp and point north.
Approx 2 hours on the motorway. Smooth drive through the Hunter and Manning regions. Coffee thermos optional.
Take the Bulahdelah exit. Stop at the Tourist Information Centre and grab something from the Bulahdelah Bakery.
Short drive from town. Plenty of parking for cars and coaches. Session starts at 10am sharp.
What Happens on the Day
Settle in under cover and get introduced to the four Clydesdales — Dusty May, Hercules, Jax and Murphy. Every visitor has a different favourite by the end.
Watch the Clydesdales put through their paces in a genuine working demonstration. 800kg of horse in motion is something cameras struggle to capture. You need to be there.
Handle authentic leather collars, hames, traces and chains. Learn how a working heavy horse team was harnessed and understand the craftsmanship behind each piece.
Everyone gets personal time with the horses. Feed by hand, stand alongside them, and take as many photos as you want. Bring carrots. These are not shy animals.
Nobody gets rushed off the property. Ask questions, hear the stories behind the horses, and take your time. Over 30 years of experience means there's always something worth knowing.
The Horses
Four animals, each with their own personality. This is what you're coming to see.
Dusty May
Hercules
Jax
Murphy
First Stop: Bulahdelah Town
Bulahdelah is a proper country town sitting right off the Pacific Motorway — easy to navigate, friendly, and well worth a 20-minute stop before you head out to the farm. After 2 hours on the motorway from the Hunter Valley, the town is a perfect pit stop.
Pull in, stretch your legs, and let the group use the facilities. Clean bathrooms, helpful staff, and good local knowledge if you're looking to make a full day of it. The information centre sits right off the highway and is the obvious first stop after the drive north from the Hunter Valley.
The Bulahdelah Bakery has earned its reputation the old-fashioned way — consistently good pies, pastries and coffee that attract a crowd well beyond the local population. If your group has been on the road since early morning out of the Hunter Valley, this is the stop you've earned. Don't drive past it.
Pricing & Group Rates
No complicated packages. No hidden extras. A transparent price that makes it easy to plan your group day out from the Hunter Valley.
Accessibility & Facilities
We've thought about the practical things so you don't have to. Whether your group includes older visitors, people with mobility needs, or anyone who just needs to know the facilities are sorted — here's what's on site.
"We were already in the Hunter Valley for the weekend. Someone in the group suggested we drive up to Bulahdelah on the Sunday. It was the best part of the whole trip. The horses are extraordinary."Bulahdelah Clydesdales — Hunter Valley Group Visitor • NSW
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 2 hours north of Cessnock and around 1 hour 45 minutes from Maitland, via the Pacific Motorway. It's a straightforward motorway drive with no complicated turns — head north and take the Bulahdelah exit. Easy for cars and coaches alike.
Sessions begin at 10am. If you're coming from the Hunter Valley, we'd suggest leaving by 7:30am so you have time for a quick stop in Bulahdelah town before the session. Early starters can enjoy the Bulahdelah Bakery before heading to the farm.
Up to 50 guests per session. The property has undercover seating for the whole group, and the session is designed to work well for large groups — everyone gets personal time with the horses, not just a look from a distance.
Yes. The site is wheelchair accessible and suitable for walker frames. There is undercover seating throughout, and a portable toilet on site. We're well used to accommodating groups with mixed mobility levels — it's something we've been thinking about for over 30 years.
No. Group bookings are for adults 18 and over. This is a genuine working farm experience designed for adult visitors — social groups, bus tours, corporate outings, hens parties, Probus clubs, ladies day outs, birthday groups and similar. Children are welcome when accompanied by adults paying full price.
Standard pricing is $70 per adult, $40 per child (10 and over), and under 10s are free. Groups of 10 or more qualify for a special group rate — call 0434 523 344 or submit the group enquiry form and we'll provide a tailored quote. There's no complicated process: tell us your numbers and preferred date, and we'll sort it out.
Absolutely. We regularly host bus tour groups and the property is set up for coach access. If you're a tour operator running Hunter Valley itineraries, Bulahdelah Clydesdales makes a natural addition to a two-day program. Call us directly to discuss logistics and group rates.
Comfortable closed-toe shoes for the farm environment. A camera — or plan to have your phone fully charged. Carrots are warmly appreciated by the horses. Everything else is provided. There's no dress code and nothing complicated to organise.
Call or text 0434 523 344, or use the group enquiry form on this site. Let us know your preferred date, your numbers, and where you're coming from. We'll confirm availability and send through all the details you need to plan your day trip from the Hunter Valley.
Running a two-day Hunter Valley itinerary? Bulahdelah Clydesdales is the natural Day 2 extension. Coach access, group rates, up to 50 guests. Call to discuss your itinerary.
Book Your Hunter Valley Day Trip
Call or text to check your preferred date and lock it in. Groups of 10 or more — ask about our group rate. Adults 18 and over for all group bookings.