Welcome

Geoff and Karen Cook have been sharing their passion for horses with people from all over the world since taking over the long established Tamborine Mountain Trail Rides in 2004.Together with their daughter Celine they have brought the magical experience of riding a horse through one of the most beautiful places on earth to many thousands of people.

Tamborine Mountain Trail Rides is nestled in the foothills of the Gold Coast’s Tamborine Mountain, in historic Thunderbird Park, a sprawling 115 hectare mountain retreat bordered by State Forest and National Park. Home to the award winning Cedar Creek Lodges, Thunderbird Park is best known for its amazing geological formations of Thundereggs. Imagine riding trails that wind through cool, green rainforest next to a rushing creek, then climbing upwards to venture through majestic, tall gum trees with breathtaking views of the valley below!  Tamborine Mountain is known world wide for its unique, mystical beauty. You will soon discover why it attracts people from all over the world!

Born into a thoroughbred racing family, Karen’s love for horses has continued throughout her life.  Coming up through the pony club ranks and then working in the racing industry, she moved on to showing and training competition horses.  Karen takes great personal pride in the presentation of their horses and in developing them to their full potential.

Geoff has studied natural horsemanship methods and is a true example of the Aussie horsemanship tradition. The sight of Geoff in his Akubra hat, riding his magnificent Appaloosa gelding, Sunday Dream Chaser, and cracking a stockwhip is something to behold!  Geoff and Chase have been a team since Chase was 3 days old.

Being able to share the joy of horses and our beautiful country by providing a safe, enjoyable and educational experience is what we are about.