Ingebirah

Ingebirah combines experiences centred on life in the High Country with rides through the Snowy River Valley. You can choose from different ways to get around: learn practical skills, ride in a wagon through open grazing land, or take a horse trek along old trails through Snow Gums. Which of these experiences you include in your trip will shape the character of your stay—and can be considered when choosing holiday accommodation as a base.

Stockman experiences with and without riding

The Stockman Experience is a hands-on experience without riding. Depending on the day, it may include leatherwork or another traditional stockman skill. If you’re interested in this side of the High Country, you can choose an activity centred on practical tasks rather than taking a riding route. The specific skill varies; leatherwork is one possibility, not a set part of the programme every day.

Horse treks have a different focus: the route follows old trails through Snow Gums and crosses mountain streams and valleys. Along the way, you may encounter brumbies and wildlife; the day ends around a campfire at a bush camp. Riding is at a walking pace. Trotting and galloping are not permitted. This restriction is part of the description of the treks and helps you assess the kind of experience before adding it to your travel plans.

There is also an option for non-riders on selected multi-day treks: The Stockman's Wagon travels with the riding group. This lets non-riders share the same landscape, camps and campfire with the group. This differs from a separate wagon outing; it is available as part of selected multi-day treks. If you’d like to travel with riders without riding yourself, this offers a clearly defined way to share the journey.

Explore the High Country by wagon

The Stockman's Wagon also offers a full-day outing through the High Country. The ride passes through open grazing and creek country. This makes it different from the horse treks: rather than covering a route in the saddle, you spend the outing in the wagon and experience the High Country landscape on the ride. When considering accommodation, you can first decide whether a full day in the wagon, a multi-day trek or a hands-on experience without riding better suits your travel interests.

Another driving option is the Lower Snowy drive. It takes travellers past picnic areas, swimming spots, campsites and lookouts in the Snowy River Valley. The range of stops makes the drive an appealing option in its own right: when planning, you can consider whether you’re more interested in lookouts, picnic spots or swimming areas. This drive and the day trip with The Stockman's Wagon are different experiences, each with its own landscape description.

Consider the Barry Way when planning your route

Most of the Barry Way is unsealed, steep, narrow and winding. These road conditions are a practical factor in planning your trip. Keep them in mind when planning your routes and daily schedule; this description applies to most of the route, not necessarily every section. Together with the choice between drives, riding experiences and hands-on activities, this gives you a practical basis for deciding what kind of stay you’re looking for in Ingebirah.

More places to consider when planning your trip: Providence Portal, Jindabyne, Moonbah, Adaminaby, Beloka, Thredbo Village, Kosciuszko National Park.

For the broader travel overview: Snowy River Shire Council.