Experiences for all levels & interests...

Mindfulness-based hiking program 2021 

Mindfulness Forest Adventure
Mindfulness Forest Tour
Lake Daylesford Mindfulness Walk
6.2km / 4 Hours
3.8km / 3 Hours
2.8km / 1hr 45min
Every 2nd Saturday
​1pm-5pm
Thursdays, Sundays
​& every 2nd Saturday, 
1pm-4pm
Friday evenings
​Autumn: 4pm-5.45pm
Introduction to Mindfulness workshop & a more adventurous 6.2km forest bathing hike including:
- 2 x guided sitting meditations
- Guided mindfulness stops 
- Guided forest bathing opportunities
- Nature connection activities
- Picnic in the forest
+ Take home 'Introduction to Mindfulness' booklet
Introduction to Mindfulness with a 4km forest bathing hike including:
​- 2 x guided sitting meditations
- A variety of guided forest bathing stops & activities: Connect with nature through mindfulness
- Picnic in the forest​ ​​
Short introduction to mindfulness including:
- Guided mindfulness stops
​- 2x guided beginners meditations
- Easy walk & herbal tea at sunset.
​Educational, explorative, fun
Casual, rejuvenating, experiential
Relaxing, inspiring, soothing​
​$99pp
$79pp​
$39pp
Hiking fitness - Easy/Moderate
Mindfulness Experience - All levels (great for beginners!)
Seated meditation - Cushions & mats provided​
Hiking fitness - Basic fitness
Mindfulness Experience - All levels (great for beginners!)
Seated meditation - Cushions & mats provided
Hiking fitness - Easy
Mindfulness Experience - All levels
Short stops where we may sit on the grass
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Enjoy a half-day program designed to offer you an introduction of mindfulness whilst also guiding you on a hiking adventure through the Wombat State Forest. Experience the forest like never before with guided mindfulness meditations and nature-connection activities along the way. This hike explores a variety of beautiful forest landscapes and includes a light picnic and take home mindfulness booklet. 
Our Mindfulness Forest Tour is a relaxing 3.8km hike through the beautiful Wombat Forest where you will be guided through mindful activities designed to relax and inspire you. Connect more deeply to the natural environment as you use your senses to learn and practice mindfulness in the forest. ​Includes a light forest picnic at the end.
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Our evening walks around Lake Daylesford are designed for those looking for a shorter, more casual mindfulness experience. With an easy walking track and serene scenes of the lake, this evening walk is a great way to unwind at the end of the day. The walk finishes with a herbal tea at sunset overlooking the lake. 
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Your tour guide

Judy is a trained and accredited meditation teacher with extensive experience in outdoor adventures and hiking. She knows the Wombat Forest intimately and loves to share her passion for mindfulness and nature exploration with others. A full bio can be found on the about us page.
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Our tour guides are fully trained in first aid and always carry an outdoors first-aid kit and emergency satellite beacon on all tours. 

Further tour info

Small group sizes, maximum 6 people per public tour 
(Minimum of 2 people to run the tour)
Bookings essential & we recommend booking in advance. 
Private tours are available for all programs.

Is a mindful hiking tour suitable for me?
Hopefully! Mindfulness is pretty easy and can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life, however this tour might not be suitable for everyone. Please take into consideration the following:​
  • Currently our public programs have a 14 year age minimum. Younger families may want to book a private tour.
  • It is advised that people with severe mental health conditions seek advice from their GP or Psychologist before attempting meditation. Please get in touch if you have any questions or concerns regarding this. Meditation and Mindfulness turns your focus inwards, upon yourself, and some may find this unsettling or triggering. For your safety and comfort we may ask some questions regarding this in the booking process.
Booking conditions:
Tours are subject to weather conditions. We will decide 24 hours before the tour if it needs to be cancelled due to forecast conditions. We do not operate in heavy rain, high winds or on days of extreme fire risk. If light or patchy rain is forecast you will be given the option of going ahead or cancelling. Any tours cancelled due to weather conditions will be fully refunded. 

Cancellation policy:
​If you decide to cancel for your own reasons then we can provide a full refund if you give us at least 24 hours notice. Last minute cancellations (within 24 hours of scheduled tour booking) will incur a 50% cancellation fee. 

What to Bring

Good walking shoes.
It may be wet and muddy in places depending on the season. Wear study enclosed footwear appropriate for bush walking. 
Weather appropriate clothing.
Daylesford can be cold! For your comfort while we are meditating please bring warm layers as well as a hat and sunscreen.
Please wear clothing suitable for outdoor play!
What to Pack.
Water bottle, backpack & sense of exploration.
Please leave valuables at home as the carpark is a secluded forest site. 
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Private Tours

Private tours are available including 1-on-1 hikes and group bookings.
Some of the groups we can cater for include:
Families with children
​Couples
Social Clubs / Friend Groups
Corporate & Business Groups
Team Building Days
School group program - Coming Soon

Get in touch for details and bookings.​
Discounts available for local groups and businesses within the 3460, 3461 postcodes.