Why Bulahdelah Clydesdales
The Horse Experience Port Macquarie Doesn’t Have
Drive 90 minutes south on the Pacific Highway and arrive somewhere genuinely memorable — Bulahdelah Clydesdales, where heavy draught horses still do real work and real people care for them every day.
This isn’t a show. It’s a working farm, and the session puts you right beside horses that have been bred, trained and handled here for decades. You’ll meet Dusty May, Hercules, Jax and Murphy, watch a live working demonstration, and get hands-on with full heavy horse harness — leather collar, hames and traces, the real equipment used every day.
Groups of up to 50 are welcome. Sessions run 10am sharp, last two hours, and the property is set up for everyone — undercover seating, wheelchair access, walker frames and a portable toilet on site.
At a Glance
Session Details
When & How Long
10:00am start — 2 hours
Morning session gives you the afternoon free to explore Bulahdelah or continue your drive back north. The property opens from 9:30am so you can settle in before things begin.
Group Size
Up to 50 people
Ideal for adult tour groups, corporate outings, family reunions and club visits. All bookings are for adults 18 and over. Special rates available for groups of 10 or more — enquire to confirm.
Distance from Port Macquarie
Approx. 90 minutes south
Head down the Pacific Highway through Taree. Bulahdelah is a recognised rest stop on the highway — with the Tourist Information Centre, coffee and the famous Bulahdelah Bakery right in town.
Getting Here
Port Macquarie to Bulahdelah
Straightforward Pacific Highway drive with no tolls. Coach-accessible and easy to navigate. We’ll send you exact property directions when you book.
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Leave Port Macquarie via the Pacific Highway south Head through Wauchope and follow signs toward Taree and then Bulahdelah.
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Stop at Bulahdelah town (recommended) Rest at the Tourist Information Centre — coffee and bathrooms available. Walk two minutes to the famous Bulahdelah Bakery for pies and pastries before your session.
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Short drive to the farm From the town centre it’s a short drive to the property. Ample parking for coaches and cars. Exact address provided on booking.
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Arrive from 9:30am, session starts 10am sharp Undercover seating and accessible facilities ready on arrival.
Make a Day of It
Stop in Bulahdelah Town
Bulahdelah is a well-known rest stop on the Pacific Highway — it’s not just a pass-through. Build it into your group’s itinerary.
The Tourist Information Centre right in town has free parking, clean bathrooms and friendly local staff. Grab a coffee before or after your session.
Two minutes down the main street is the Bulahdelah Bakery — a genuine country bakery with a loyal following. Their pies and pastries are a proper Mid North Coast tradition. Many of our visiting groups factor in a bakery stop as part of the day.
After the session you can head back through town, browse the shops, or continue south to the Myall Lakes — one of the great coastal national parks on the NSW Mid North Coast.
What to Expect
Your Two-Hour Session
Every session follows a set format so your group gets the full experience from start to finish. Nothing is rushed — there’s time to ask questions, photograph, and simply stand beside animals that most people never get this close to.
Arrival & Meet the Horses
Your host introduces the team: Dusty May, Hercules, Jax and Murphy. Learn about their individual histories, how they were bred, and what makes Clydesdales the breed they are.
Live Working Demonstration
Watch the horses work. Not a performance — an actual working demonstration of Clydesdales doing what they were bred for. Loud, powerful and unforgettable up close.
Heavy Horse Harness Display
Handle the full working harness: leather collar, hames, traces and all. Your host explains how it fits, how it works, and why every piece was designed the way it was. You’re encouraged to touch, lift and try it on.
Meet, Feed & Photograph
Get alongside the horses one on one. Feed them, photograph them, and take as much time as your group wants. This is the part most people remember longest.
Admission
Prices
Adults
$70
Per person
Children
$40
Per child
Under 10
Free
No charge for under 10s
Groups 10+
POA
Special group rate — enquire for pricing
Accessibility & Facilities
Everyone Is Welcome
The property is set up to accommodate groups with a range of needs. No one gets left behind.
- Undercover seating for up to 50 people
- Wheelchair accessible throughout
- Walker frames accommodated
- Portable toilet on site
- Ample coach and car parking
- Flat, easy-to-navigate grounds
- Shaded areas during demonstrations
- Morning 10am session — cooler part of the day
Years of Clydesdale experience on this property
Experience You Can Trust
A Genuine Working Farm
This isn’t a tourist attraction built to look like a farm. Bulahdelah Clydesdales has been working with heavy draught horses for over 30 years. The horses are handled daily, the harness is used regularly, and the knowledge passed on during every session comes from decades of real experience — not a script.
When your group visits, you’re on a property where these animals have lived, worked and been cared for their whole lives. That difference is something every visitor notices.
Meet Dusty May, Hercules, Jax & Murphy
Four animals, each with their own personality. This is what you're coming to see.
Book Your Port Macquarie Day Trip
Sessions fill quickly, especially through winter and school holidays. Call now to check availability or submit a group enquiry and we’ll come back to you promptly.