Millie's Pony Paradise

Families' Pick 2026 · Gold Coast: picked by the Funtivities team as a standout for families in Gold Coast.

Last updated October 2026

Riding school in Mount Cotton with lessons from age 4 ($50 half hour), pony rides, group lessons and holiday day programs.

Millie's Pony Paradise is a riding school on a 40-acre property at 1336-1370 Mount Cotton Road, Mount Cotton, using rescued horses and ponies. Riders start from 2.5 years of age. Options include one-on-one children's lessons from age 4 ($50 for half an hour, $90 for an hour), small group lessons with lead-line riding ($70 per rider), groom and ride sessions ($50 to $95), 20-minute pony rides, 1.5-hour Horsey Fun Days for ages 5 and over, and half-day ($150) and full-day ($190) programs, as of October 2026. It is an NDIS provider. Riders must wear long pants and closed-in shoes; helmets are provided. It is open Tuesday to Sunday, 8am to 6pm, and closed Mondays. Bookings are requested online, payment is on arrival by cash or card, and there are toilets, a covered viewing area and BBQ and picnic spots. The venue states it is wheelchair friendly.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 11 October 2026.