Heritage Horse Drawn Carriages
ProHighlights
- Matching pairs of horses pull either an open landau or a closed white glass wedding coach, driven by a groom in period costume
- No travel charge for venues within 60 km of Hobart, and the team visits beforehand to plan a safe route to the ceremony
- Champagne and Norman & Dann chocolates for the couple, with flowers, colour matching and a Just Married banner as extras
About Heritage Horse Drawn Carriages
Heritage Horse Drawn Carriages is owned and run by Steve Olive and Sharon Armstrong, who live in the Huon Valley and run their carriage tours from Salamanca Place. Weddings are the heart of the business: a matched pair of horses, groomed for the day, pulls the bridal couple to the ceremony or reception while a driver and groom in authentic period costume manage the horses and the guests. Couples can pick from an open landau or the closed white wedding coach with glass windows, and choose which pair of horses they would like. Optional extras include a colour coordination package, flowers on the carriage to match the bouquet and a Just Married banner on the back. The couple are given champagne and Norman & Dann chocolates for the ride, and receive a gift for a romance tour on their first anniversary. Before the wedding, the team meets the couple in person to plan the right route, and is happy to meet the photographer and videographer too. Horses cannot use highways or high-speed roads and some streets are too steep, so an alternative route is planned where needed. Wineries and historic properties make natural settings for the carriage. The carriage is also booked for school formals, proposals and corporate events. Venues within 60 km of Hobart carry no travel charge, and a reasonable fee applies further out. The landau seats about four or five adults.
Inclusions & amenities
Vehicle type
Features
Pricing
Fleet & Booking Details
Several wedding packages are available, and extras such as flowers, colour matching and a Just Married banner can be added. Weddings and special requests are secured with a deposit, and the team meets the couple beforehand to plan the route; venues within 60 km of Hobart have no travel charge.
Frequently asked questions
Which carriages can we choose for a wedding?
Couples can choose the open landau or the closed white wedding coach with glass windows, and can also pick which matching pair of horses pulls it on the day.
Is there a travel charge for our venue?
Venues within 60 km of Hobart incur no travelling charge. For venues further away a reasonable travel fee is added to the wedding quote.
Can the carriage reach any ceremony location?
The horses cannot travel on highways or high-speed roads, and some streets are too steep for safe passage, so the team visits beforehand and plans an alternative route where needed.
What extras can we add to the carriage?
Options include a colour coordination package, flowers on the carriage to match the bridal bouquet and a Just Married banner across the back of the carriage.
Do they do school formals and corporate events as well?
Yes. Alongside weddings, the carriage is booked for school formals, proposals and corporate events, with each event planned and quoted individually.
Areas we service
Suitable occasions
Bosh Valentini
3 weeks ago
A peaceful and amazing experience! I had a wonderful time on the Battery Point tour! The whole experience was so peaceful. It was truly the highlight of my trip to Hobart. A big thank you to the guide for sharing such…
Justin Chan
2 months ago
Steve and Sharon + the adorable Mickey and Red were exceptional. Such a fun experience, and particularly at such an affordable price ($30pp!!). They haven’t raised their prices in 12 years of business. Everyone please co…
Kim Nester
4 months ago
Randomly walked past this strolling along Salamanca. Was able to book on the spot ( perfect for our style of travel) Exquisite carriage and horses were magnificent. Our host and driver was so knowledgeable,kind and welco…
Sylvia
10 months ago
We're locals. My nephew has been wanting to do horse drawn carriage ride for years. I took him on the waterfront tour on 23rd December. It fairly hectic at this time in Salamamca with The Taste of Summer being set up and…
Is this your business? Claim this listing