Dinner Plain - Howling Huskys Sled Dog Tours
Experience the magic of travelling through the snowy alpine landscape behind a team of enthusiastic huskies with Howling Huskys Sled Dog Tours at Dinner Plain.
This family-owned business offers a memorable winter adventure, with visitors able to ride through beautiful snow gum country in a sled pulled by a team of working dogs. Experienced mushers guide the tours and explain the fascinating world of sled dogs.
The experience is designed to be scenic and informative rather than a high-speed thrill ride. The huskies are trained as working freight-pulling dogs rather than racing dogs.
Sled Dog Tours:
Several experiences are offered:
- Polar Paws Express: A 30-minute experience including approximately 15 to 20 minutes riding behind a team of huskies, followed by time to pat the dogs and take photographs.
- Stumpy Tailed Trail: A longer 75-minute experience with approximately one hour of sled riding, the possibility of trying the controls under the musher's supervision, and time for husky cuddles.
- Snowy Pups Family Tour: A family experience consisting of two separate sled rides, each with one adult and one child. Includes opportunities for photographs and meeting the dogs.
- Pat 'n' Play: A 15-minute meet-and-greet session where visitors can pat the huskies, learn about them and take photographs without booking a sled ride.
Important Information:
- Children can participate in suitable experiences, with age and passenger requirements depending on the tour selected.
- The combined passenger weight limit for sled and cart tours is 160kg.
- Tours operate during the winter snow season and advance bookings are strongly recommended.
- When snow cover is insufficient, the dogs may pull a specially designed four-wheeled cart instead of a sled.
- Tour routes and operating arrangements are subject to snow, weather and trail conditions.
- Pregnant visitors cannot participate in sled or cart rides under the operator's insurance arrangements.
- Wear warm waterproof clothing, gloves and suitable winter footwear.
- There is no alpine resort entry fee for Dinner Plain, although snow-chain requirements apply to alpine travel during winter.
Getting There:
Howling Huskys operates from Crisps Hut, near the playground and tennis courts at the entrance to Dinner Plain.
On entering the village, look for the small car park on the left before the roundabout. The husky tour area is a short walk from the car park.
Opening Hours:
Tours operate seasonally during winter. Check current operating dates, hours and availability.
Cost:
See current tour prices and booking details.
Review:
Howling Huskys offers a particularly memorable alpine experience for families who love animals and want to enjoy the snow in a completely different way.
Being pulled through the snow gums by a team of huskies is an unusual adventure, but meeting the dogs afterwards is likely to be just as exciting for many children.
The shorter sled experience is a good introduction, while the family package allows adults and children to share the adventure through separate rides.
For younger children or families wanting a less expensive option, the Pat 'n' Play experience provides an opportunity to meet these beautiful working dogs without taking a sled ride.
The main considerations are the relatively high cost of sled tours and the dependence on suitable weather and trail conditions. Book well ahead during busy school holiday periods.
Location
Crisps Hut, Dinner Plain 3898 View Map
Web Links
→ www.howlinghuskys.com.au
