Experience your deepened nature connection with forest bathing through the rainforest alongside the Obi Obi Creek, at the Baroon Pocket end of Kondalilla National Park.

Forest bathing draws on a sequence of evidence-based activities to support us to slow down, become more present and comfortable outside and explore or deepen your own relationship with nature. We'll wander, share, sit and get to know the beings that call this place home in a group of up to 12.

Image above: Group forest bathing introduction activity with Kondalilla National Park

Banner image above: Group forest bathing activity with Obi Obi Creek, Kondalilla National Park

This walk includes:

Orientation to place, acknowledgement of country and sensory grounding
Full length guided sequence of relational nature therapy practices by ANFT certified guide
Fresh herbal tea ritual and snacks
Option to join the group for lunch afterwards at a cafe in Montville or continue on a longer hike

About the trail

We'll meet at the Lake Baroon trailhead of the Kondalilla National Park trailhead and journey together along the Obi Obi Creek. We'll be surrounded by lush rainforest, freshwater streams and cascades, ferns and tall gums.

It's a trail with some ups and downs, including stairs. You'll need a moderate fitness level to walk about 5km over the four hours. There is not a public toilet at the trailhead, but one nearby at the lake.

Kondalilla National Park (Lake Baroon/Baroon Pocket entrance) is about 1 hour and 40 minutes drive north from Brisbane and 35 minute drive west from Maroochydore.

Image above: Pair of women on forest bathing walk activity with Kondalilla National Park

About your guide

Jay has been a nature connection guide for 4.5 years and is certified by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. She started Held Outside to explore ways to deepen our relationship with the Earth and feel held, outside. She is also a science educator, gardener and land carer.

Image above: Jay Ridgewell, nature connection guide

Pricing

$65 per person or $117 for two (10% discount)

For more about nature and forest bathing, what to wear, bring and expect, please visit https://www.heldoutside.com.au/faq

Queensland Parks and Wildlife permit P-CAP-100907181. Insurances and Wilderness First Aid certified.