The Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia provides various horse riding opportunities for enthusiasts, featuring scenic trails and expert instructors. Key locations for horse riding in the region include Kuitpo Forest near Meadows and Mount Crawford Forest in the northern Adelaide Hills, both offering multiple 20-kilometer loop trails. Closer to Adelaide, riders can explore national parks like Belair National Park, Shepherds Hill National Park, Sturt Gorge National Park, and Para Wirra Conservation Park, as well as the 225-kilometer Kidman Trail traversing the Adelaide Hills.
For those without their own horses, commercial providers in the region offer trail riding services. Prominent horse riding centers in the Adelaide Hills include Templewood Horse Riding Centre, Nyroca Riding Centre, and Four Oaks Farm, catering to various ages and skill levels with lessons, pony rides, and parties. Apart from horseback riding, the Adelaide Hills' horse community also provides horse-drawn carriage rides through the picturesque countryside, with Classic Carriage Drives in Montacute being a popular choice.