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Burnelee Cultural Burning Workshops
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 May 2021
A unique opportunity to connect with Country through a hands-on workshop in the Picaree Hill conservation area.
Facilitated by experienced Cultural Fire Practitioner Den Barber from Yarrabin Cultural Connections. Cultural burning is an alternative approach to hazard reduction. It is a key part of looking after Country that is in need of the ‘right fire’ to help protect and enhance our native trees, plants and animals.
This is a relaxing and empowering experience that brings people together and encourages individuals to connect with the environment around them.
Activities will include:
- Induction and safety briefing
- Smoking ceremony & acknowledgement of Country
- Walk & talk, interpretation of Country & Cultural Burn Site
- Containment line preparation – fire control techniques
- Application of Cultural Burning
- On site Q & A session; observe, interpret, comment
- Blacking out – securing the site after the burn
- Debrief session – feedback
Reasonable level of fitness and ability required; burn site accessed on foot, up to 4 km walking in hilly terrain. Please bring own food, water and a rake.
One day workshop 9:30am – 4pm $100 per participant. Children are encouraged and welcome to attend, children $50 per participant and must be accompanied by an adult.
Late-comers can not be admitted. Morning session (safety induction, site orientation & ceremony) is a prerequisite to attend the burn.
No guarantee of a burn – subject to conditions on the day.
$100 per participant
Cultural Burning Workshops
Bush Experience Rides
Get back to nature on horseback
Bush experience rides are two-hour rides available on Saturdays. We offer small group rides which ensures a personal experience and we cater for all levels of riding experience including beginners. This ride is through Australian bushland, including Picaree Hill.
Picaree Hill is one of the largest areas of remnant vegetation in the Canberra Region, representing a range of vegetation types and providing habitat for a variety of wildlife. Picaree Hill is home to many declining or threatened plant and animal species and we manage the land to conserve these species.
Each ride provides a unique experience depending on the season conditions; for example, you may be lucky enough to see active wildlife, or a grass tree in flower.
If you’re looking for experiential travel, Picaree Hill is the place for you.
Cost: $150 per rider
We ask all riders to arrive at Burnelee 30 minutes before the ride start time.
What’s Provided
Riding helmets are provided and mandatory for each rider. You are welcome to bring your own helmet provided it meets the current Australian Standard AS:3838, is less than six years old and has not been involved in a fall.
What to Wear
Please wear covered shoes with a flat sole and a small heel (1-2 cm), if you don’t have anything appropriate, we do have some riding boots that can be borrowed. Long pants with a bit of stretch or flexibility are ideal; leggings, tracksuit pants or jeans. If riding in cooler weather, please bring a warm jacket. Leggings or thermal pants can be worn as undergarments for extra warmth, and thin gloves can also be useful. If riding in warmer weather, a long-sleeved collared shirt and sun-cream is recommended for sun protection.
What to Bring
We recommend that you leave valuables locked in your car and have a zip/buttoned pocket for car keys or other items you wish to bring on the ride. We suggest not riding with bulky items such as wallets in your pockets as it can be uncomfortable.
Safety information
We ask all riders to note that safety is our number one priority and horse riding can be dangerous. All participants ride and interact with horses at their own risk. You will be asked to sign an indemnity form on arrival.
Bush Experience Rides
Horses & Courses
Horses and Courses is a must-do experience in the Canberra Region.
Burnelee Excursions on Horseback have teamed up with Robyn Rowe Chocolates and Four Winds Vineyard to offer the ideal day out in the Canberra Region.
Join Burnelee Excursions on Horseback for a two-hour bush experience ride suitable for all levels of riding. We ride through Picaree Hill, one of the largest areas of remnant vegetation in the district, representing a range of vegetation types and providing habitat for a variety of wildlife.
Then take a short drive to Four Winds Vineyard where you will enjoy wine tasting and wood-fired pizza for lunch. To finish head to renowned Robyn Rowe Chocolates to relax and indulge in a hot chocolate and brownie served with homemade ice cream.
Cost: $176 per rider
We ask all riders to arrive at Burnelee 30 minutes before the ride start time.
What’s Provided
Riding helmets are provided and mandatory for each rider. You are welcome to bring your own helmet provided it meets the current Australian Standard AS:3838, is less than six years old and has not been involved in a fall.
What to Wear
Please wear covered shoes with a flat sole and a small heel (1-2 cm), if you don’t have anything appropriate, we do have some riding boots that can be borrowed. Long pants with a bit of stretch or flexibility are ideal; leggings, tracksuit pants or jeans. If riding in cooler weather, please bring a warm jacket. Leggings or thermal pants can be worn as undergarments for extra warmth, and thin gloves can also be useful. If riding in warmer weather, a long-sleeved collared shirt and sun-cream is recommended for sun protection.
What to Bring
We recommend that you leave valuables locked in your car and have a zip/buttoned pocket for car keys or other items you wish to bring on the ride. We suggest not riding with bulky items such as wallets in your pockets as it can be uncomfortable.
Safety information
We ask all riders to note that safety is our number one priority and horse riding can be dangerous. All
participants ride and interact with horses at their own risk. You will be asked to sign an indemnity form on arrival.
Muster Rides
Experience droving on horseback
Burnelee is part of a 3500 acre sheep and cattle grazing property and we invite you to join a muster ride to enjoy a hands-on experience of droving sheep or cattle on horseback.
Our muster rides are held throughout the year to coincide with operational events like our annual shearing eliminating the affected materials. Muster rides are suited to intermediate and experienced riders who feel comfortable to trot and canter in a group in open paddocks.
Muster rides are three-hour rides, and ride times are seasonal (early morning in summer and midday during the cooler months).
Cost: $250 per rider
We ask all riders to arrive at Burnelee 30 minutes before the ride start time.
What’s Provided
Riding helmets are provided and mandatory
for each rider. You are welcome to bring your own helmet provided it
meets the current Australian Standard AS:3838, is less than six years
old and has not been involved in a fall.
What to Wear
Please wear covered shoes with a flat sole and
a small heel (1-2 cm), if you don’t have anything appropriate, we do
have some riding boots that can be borrowed. Long pants with a bit of
stretch or flexibility are ideal; leggings, tracksuit pants or jeans. If
riding in cooler weather, please bring a warm jacket. Leggings or
thermal pants can be worn as undergarments for extra warmth, and thin
gloves can also be useful. If riding in warmer weather, a long-sleeved
collared shirt and sun-cream is recommended for sun protection.
What to Bring
We recommend that you leave valuables locked
in your car and have a zip/buttoned pocket for car keys or other items
you wish to bring on the ride. We suggest not riding with bulky items
such as wallets in your pockets as it can be uncomfortable.
Safety information
We ask all riders to note that safety is our number one priority and horse riding can be dangerous. All
participants ride and interact with horses at their own risk. You will be asked to sign an indemnity form on arrival.
Intermediate to Experienced | 3 Hours
$250 per rider
Muster Rides
Twilight Rides
The two-hour twilight ride at Burnelee is a magical experience
Offered during the warmer months, November to February
On this ride we across open grazing land, take in expansive views and ride through the Picaree Hill conservation area, where you will have the chance to see an array of wildlife that are out & about during twilight.
We return to Burnelee to enjoy a selection of local and homemade produce and a tasting of local wines and other refreshments in a casual setting.
This ride is suitable for all levels of riding experience including beginners. To take advantage of this unique opportunity book early.
All levels | 2 Hours
$200 per rider
Twilight Rides
Finding Burnelee
Burnelee is about 35 minutes from the centre of Canberra, on Dicks Creek Road, Murrumbateman.