An invitation to slow your pace, breathe, and fully immerse yourself in nature’s restorative embrace.
A walk for everyone
At Forest Connection, our walks are designed to welcome every body, every mind, and every ability.
‘Nature really is the best medicine’
One-on-one Forest Therapy Walks
Personalised. Restorative. Just for you.
Whether you’re seeking a moment of calm, support through a life transition, or simply a deeper connection with nature, a private Forest Therapy walk offers a safe, gentle space to unwind, reset, and be held by the natural world.
We curate one-on-one sessions that are thoughtfully tailored to your needs, pace, and intentions. Together, we’ll choose from some of the most beautiful tracks in the Royal National Park or local bushland has to offer and create a deeply personal experience just for you.
Over the course of two to three hours, you’ll be guided through a slow, mindful walk beneath the trees, supported by a series of sensory invitations and nature-based practices that help you reconnect with your body, breath, and inner stillness.
Backed by science, Forest Therapy has been shown to:
Reduce stress, anxiety, and depression
Support better sleep and immune function
Improve focus, energy, and emotional wellbeing
Lower blood pressure and calm the nervous system
In a world that rarely stops moving, this is your permission to pause.
To exhale.
And to let nature do what it does best — gently restore and rebalance.
Group Forest Therapy Walks
Healing together, held by nature.
There is something deeply powerful about coming together beneath the trees.
When we walk slowly, side by side, without the rush of words or pressure to perform, something shifts. The forest begins to hold us, and we begin to remember ourselves.
At Forest Connection, we offer group Forest Therapy walks that invite connection to nature, to each other, and to the quiet magic that happens when we simply allow ourselves to be.
Rooted in the internationally recognised, evidence-based practice of Nature Therapy, these sessions are designed to support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
Research shows this work can reduce stress, anxiety and depression, while supporting the immune system, lowering blood pressure, and improving focus, sleep and emotional regulation. These walks are slow, accessible, and soul-nourishing.
But beyond the science, this is about being seen, being held, and being gently welcomed back to your own breath.
Why join a group walk?
To feel a sense of belonging, without needing to explain yourself
To be part of something real, grounded, and heart-led
To reconnect with your senses and nature’s quiet rhythms
To let go, gently, in a space where nothing is expected
To experience healing, not through fixing, but through being
NDIS Forest Therapy Walks
Nature-based wellbeing for every body, every mind and every ability.
At Forest Connection, we believe nature is for everyone — including you.
Our NDIS-supported Nature Programs are thoughtfully designed for people living with disability, limited mobility, neurodivergence, and mental health challenges. Whether you use a wheelchair, live with anxiety, or simply need more time and space to feel safe, we’ll meet you where you’re at, without judgment or pressure.
These sessions weave together gentle Forest Therapy practices, sensory-based mindfulness, creative expression, and nature play, creating an experience that is calming, empowering, and uniquely yours.
Led by Fine, a certified Forest Therapy Guide and experienced Disability Support Worker, each walk is designed with access, inclusion, and your comfort at the heart, you’ll be held with care, curiosity and a deep respect for who you are and where you’re at.
Whether you come with a support worker, a friend, or just your brave self, know that you will be seen, heard, and welcomed just as you are.
No rush. No pressure. Just presence.
Programs are available as 1:1 and can be funded through your NDIS Core Supports or Capacity Building categories.
Let nature gently support your wellbeing, independence, and sense of connection, in a way that works for you.
"Just like the forest, everything begins beneath the surface. The best investment is the one you make in yourself—quietly, patiently, deeply. Because the world blooms differently when you are rooted.”
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FAQs
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Forest Therapy, or Shinrin-Yoku, is a gentle, sensory-based walk inspired by the Japanese practice of “bathing in the forest atmosphere.” It’s not a hike, it’s a slow, guided journey that invites you to reconnect with nature through mindfulness, presence, and deep listening. Think of it as nature’s version of meditation, where the forest is both the guide and the healer.
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In a world that often asks us to hurry, Forest Therapy invites us to slow down.
Backed by research, benefits include:
Reduced stress, anxiety, and blood pressure
Boosted mood and immune system
Increased clarity, creativity, and connection
A deeper sense of belonging, to self, others, and the Earth
It’s medicine, but not the kind in a bottle. It’s the kind found under the canopy, in the birdsong, in the breath.
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Each walk unfolds gently. As your guide, I offer a series of invitations, simple sensory or creative activities that help you connect with nature in your own way.
We move slowly, in silence at times, with space to pause, reflect, and (if you wish) share. It’s not about getting somewhere, it's about arriving more fully in the moment.
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Comfortable enclosed walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing (layers, raincoat, hat)
Water bottle and light snack
A small mat or towel to sit on
Medication
An open heart and curious spirit
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Forest Therapy walks continue in light rain, it can be magical walking beneath the trees as raindrops tap the leaves like a lullaby.
However, in the case of extreme weather (heavy storms, high winds, or fire danger), the walk will be postponed or rescheduled for everyone’s safety. You’ll be notified in advance.
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Not at all. Most walks cover less than 3km over 2 to 3 hours. It’s unhurried and inclusive of rest stops, with plenty of sitting or stillness. It’s suitable for a range of abilities and is more about how we walk than how far we go.
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Anyone who feels called to connect more deeply with nature and themselves.
Forest Therapy is suitable for:
People 13 years and over
Beginners to mindfulness or meditation
Those navigating stress, burnout, or life transitions
People with physical limitations (accessible walks available, please contact us)
Groups, teams, carers, and support communities
Whether you're curious, tired, healing, or simply longing for stillness, you're welcome here.
Stories from the heartI did the Forest Therapy walk with Josefine a few months ago. It was a nourishing and enriching activity. We had a moment of guided meditation with breathwork, some quiet time for personal reflection, moments to pause and contemplate nature, as well as opportunities to share and connect with others. It was a lovely morning and Josefine guided us with such love and respect for nature. I would really recommend this experience.
ANDREA