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Tea Shire Drive
Norfolk Island's only horse-drawn carriage tour, hosted by PJ and Ashley Wilson. Beneath the Moreton Bay figs, through the 100 Acre Reserve, and home for tea.
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A slower pace
Alex Blucher heads out with PJ Wilson for a carriage ride through the 100 Acre Reserve, and finds out what Norfolk Island feels like at horse pace.
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A slower pace
Alex Blucher heads out with PJ Wilson for a carriage ride through the 100 Acre Reserve, and finds out what Norfolk Island feels like at horse pace.
Meet PJ and Ashley
Norfolk Island at horse pace
Horses have been part of PJ's life on Norfolk Island from the very beginning. PJ's mum came to the island as its horse riding instructor when PJ was a baby.
When PJ and Ashley Wilson bought their property near the 100 Acre Reserve, the idea came naturally: take visitors through the reserve the old way, in a genuine horse-drawn carriage beneath the island's great Moreton Bay figs.
In 2019, PJ imported what's recorded as Norfolk Island's first Shire horse. Today Tea Shire Drive is the island's only horse-drawn carriage tour, and one of its most unhurried experiences.
I thought it would be pretty special to drive a horse under those Moreton Bay figs and through the reserve. And it is.
PJ Wilson, Tea Shire Drive
The experience
Three moments, no rush
Small group, personal and deliberately slow. Tea Shire Drive suits almost everyone, because it isn't about fitness or ticking things off. It's about being present.
Meet the Shire horse
Before you set off, there's time to meet the horse at the heart of it all. Shires are one of the world's largest breeds, and famously gentle with it.
Through the 100 Acre Reserve
Settle into a traditional carriage and roll beneath the Moreton Bay figs, through one of the island's most treasured reserves, to the sound of hooves and birdsong.
Tea on the farm
Back at the property, the journey ends with handcrafted Norfolk Island Tea blends and homemade treats made with fresh local produce.
Good to know
Before you go
- Where
- 25 Captain Quintal Drive, near the 100 Acre Reserve
- Included
- Horse-drawn carriage ride and a tea experience with Norfolk Island Tea
- The pace
- Relaxed, small group and personal
- Great for
- Couples, families and mature travellers
- Hosted by
- PJ and Ashley Wilson
- Booking
- Add it to your holiday and our local team will arrange it for you
Norfolk Island. A story worth telling.
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