The winner of our Glenworth Valley $200 voucher is… 

Loesje Brands Steer! Congratulations, Loesje, we know you’re going to have a fabulous day with your family. Please contact Playing in Puddles on [email protected] or PM us to find out how to collect your voucher.


Didn’t win? We have a surprise for you! Glenworth Valley has a gift for all Playing in Puddles readers: Get $10 off a lead pony ride (normally $60)! The lead pony ride is for 60 minutes and 4 children can share the time (with 1 child allowed on the horse at any one time). Invite some friends, take your mothers group or bring your tribe along and treat them all to a horse ride – if it’s their first ride it’ll be extra special, and when you split the cost between four kids, it’s a bargain.

Use the code LP10OFF to redeem. Click here to book online or call 4375 1222.

Terms: The booking must be made between 1 Feb 2018 to 23 Feb 2018. The ride can take place mid-week from 1 February to 31 December 2018. Weekends and Public Holidays excluded. Lead pony rides are for children aged 3-12.


Glenworth Valley is located just 20 minutes from the Gosford CBD, yet it feels like you’re miles away from everything. This picturesque 3,000-acre wilderness property is family owned and operated and has been providing both locals and tourists with outdoor adventure experiences for more than 40 years.

It’s a space in which you can enjoy quad biking, abseiling, kayaking, horse riding, laser skirmish and camping. Here’s the best part: these activities are not just for kids; adults can join in too, which makes it a really special family day out.

Here’s a little snap shot of ALL the fun that’s on offer at Glenworth Valley year-round.

Activities and Adventures at Glenworth Valley

Outdoor adventures and activities available year-round at Glenworth Valley

At Glenworth Valley, you can go abseiling, kayaking, quad biking, horse riding or play a few rounds of laser skirmish.  Or combine a few activities into a day of fun (and at a discounted rate).

Quad biking at Glenworth Valley

Quad biking at Glenworth Valley

Camping at Glenworth Valley

Did you know that you can also camp at Glenworth Valley? Experienced campers can BYO acommodation, but if you don’t have all the gear, you can hire a tent, a tipi or event a cabin. If you’re embarking on your first camping trip, this is great “gently, gently” introduction to it.

Camping at Glenworth Valley, Central Coast

Camping at Glenworth Valley, Central Coast

School holiday Adventure Max Camps at Glenworth Valley

Boredom is busted! On this adrenaline-pumped day-camp kids get to conquer their fears and enjoy the active thrills of laser skirmish, kayaking and quad biking or horse riding. The Adventure Max Camp is great value at just $140pp (a massive saving of $205 off the usual price if the activities are booked separately).

The camps cater to children aged 7-16 years old and are available on select days during school holidays.

Click here for more details on the Adventure Max Camps.

Abseiling the cliffs at Glenworth Valley

Abseiling the cliffs at Glenworth Valley

School holiday Horse Riding Camps at Glenworth Valley

Glenworth Valley’s school holiday horse riding camps teach horse riding skills to children aged 5-17 years and are suitable for beginners through to advanced pony club riders. The camps are loved by kids who are horse crazy and those saddling up for the first time.

The camps are split into three levels and age groups (click on the links below for more details on each camp):

Glenworth Valley horse trail ride

Glenworth Valley horse trail ride

Running of the Horses at Glenworth Valley, Central Coast

When you visit, make sure you find a spot to watch Glenworth Valley’s iconic Running Of The Horses when some 200 horses are mustered out of the riding yards. This event occurs every afternoon at about 4.30pm; however, the time and location varies daily, so it’s best to check with staff on the day for all the details.