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Horse riding on the beach at Port Stephens.
© Destination Port Stephens
Beachy sanctuary
By Melissa Rimac
A glorious seascape, dreamy beaches and a vibrant cultural scene are reasons enough to veer from the Pacific Highway north of Newcastle, NSW, and head towards Nelson Bay. But for horse lovers, the highlight is a visit to Hunter Horse Haven.
After swimming with wild dolphins and blissing out on satin-smooth bay beaches, then hiking up the Tomaree Headland for panoramic views of the outstretched bay and posturing landforms, my short break in Port Stephens seemed to have achieved perfection. That was until I load up on carrots and visit the Hunter Horse Haven sanctuary…
Read the full article in the September 2020 issue of Equestrian Life magazine here.
