Shetland Family Adventure with Ponies and Wallabies

Take a break from the ordinary intensive sightseeing excursions and join us for a day in Shetland the whole family can enjoy. We'll meet Shetland Ponies and even some wallabies, visit one of the islands' most beautiful beaches and the largest woodland. We have snacks to keep you going throughout the trip and will end with an ice cream from a local café .

What's included:

• Carol's Ponies

Not included:

• Donations to The Outpost for animal feed, snacks and drinks

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Bridge End

Bridge End

We leave Lerwick and cross the island of Trondra to reach Burra, where we visit The Outpost.
A little bit of Australia in Shetland, The Outpost is an animal sanctuary run by a Tasmanian expat. Home to wallabies, goats, kunekune pigs and more.
Bags of feed are available- donations are gratefully accepted (not included).

Travel time from Lerwick- 25 mins

20 minutes

Meal Beach

Working our way back to the Shetland Mainland, we pause at Meal Beach.
Meal is one of the most popular beaches in Shetland, and for good reason. Beautiful white sand gently slope into the clear turquoise water. The beach is also quite sheltered, so combined with some facilities it is an ideal spot for families.

*Please note- Meal Beach is on Burra, not Bressay as indicated by Viator

Travel time from The Outpost- 10 mins

30 minutes

Scalloway

Scalloway

Our next stop is at Carol's Ponies, where you have a chance to meet, learn about and photograph these wonderful animals. The breed originated in Shetland as packing ponies but due to their huge appeal can now be found all over the world, being especially popular as riding ponies for children and a companion to horses. Carol, the stud owner, will explain in detail about these beautiful animals. Please remember that they have strong teeth and can nip so please do not feed the ponies!
Travel time from Meal Beach- 10 mins

20 minutes

Michaelswood

, , Aith, ZE2 9NB

Michaelswood is a 12 acre woodland in Aith with many picnic facilities and woodland walks. For children there is Captain Blackbeards Pirate ship and other child friendly sites to explore. Enjoy the Philosophers' Trail or the lovely views from the top of the woodland overlooking Aith and Aith's Voe.
Travel time from Carol's- 30 mins

45 minutes

Lerwick

Lerwick

Before returning to your ship or accommodation, we make one final stop at a local café for your choice of ice cream (included).
Please note that time not allotted to attractions is travel time.
Travel time from Aith- 35 mins

20 minutes