About this tour
Meet retired champions at this working horse sanctuary in Australia, where former racehorses spend their final years in dedicated care. Over four and a half hours, you'll walk the grounds, hand-feed beloved veterans like Brew and Almandin, and learn how the facility supports equine health research and geriatric horse management. Finish with freshly baked scones, cream and jam, paired with tea or coffee.
Highlights
- Hand-feed and stroke retired racehorses in paddocks
- Meet named champions including Brew, Fawkner, Almandin
- Learn sanctuary's equine care and research mission
- Homemade scones with jam and whipped cream
- Morning or afternoon tea service included
- Moderate fitness required; outdoor walking tour
What to expect
Expect a relaxed pace around the sanctuary grounds with time spent at each horse's paddock. Staff will introduce you to individual animals, share their racing histories and current care routines, then let you interact directly—feeding, patting, observing their personalities. The tour emphasises genuine horse welfare rather than spectacle. Afterwards, you'll retire indoors for proper Devonshire tea service with fresh scones. The whole experience takes about four and a half hours, so wear comfortable outdoor clothing and footwear.
Good to know
Moderate fitness needed for walking uneven ground. Bring sun protection and closed-toe shoes. Tours run morning or afternoon; book your preferred time. The sanctuary prioritises horse welfare, so visitor numbers are managed carefully. Children must be supervised around animals.
Frequently asked
- How long does Half Day Living Legends tour with Devonshire Tea take?
- Half Day Living Legends tour with Devonshire Tea runs for approximately 4h 30m.
- How much does Half Day Living Legends tour with Devonshire Tea cost?
- Prices start from AUD $215 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Half Day Living Legends tour with Devonshire Tea run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Half Day Living Legends tour with Devonshire Tea?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. VIC Travel earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original VIC Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.