Waiheke Island Private Forest Therapy Walk: Mindful Journey in Nature with Tea Ceremony
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4 Ratings
Auckland
Embark on a mindful journey in nature on Waiheke Island with a private forest therapy walk. Slow down, be present, and enjoy a tea ceremony to integrate the experience.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Waiheke Island - Enjoy a unique, nature-based wellbeing experience. Perfect for corporate or incentive groups of at least 4 people, this sensory walk can be tailored to the needs of the group and around the themes of your meeting, retreat or team session.

Our accredited nature and forest therapy guide will lead your group through a series of invitations to deliberately slow down, and to become present and mindful, while gently walking in a beautiful location. We will conclude with a tea ceremony to integrate the experience.

Gabrielle Young, has over 25 years experience facilitating leadership and team development in New Zealand and internationally. More recently, she has developed and taught a wellbeing programme in organisations designed to help employees enhance their own wellbeing and develop their resilience. She is an internationally accredited (ANFT) nature and forest therapy guide.

What's Included
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Ferry to/from Waiheke Island. Tickets can be purchased from us at $42/adult return.
Additional Information

Our certified guide specializing in nature and forest therapy will guide your party through a sequence of prompts that encourage a purposeful deceleration and mindfulness, accompanied by a leisurely stroll in a picturesque setting. The session ends with a tea ceremony to assimilate the journey.

Moreover, this serene adventure occurs on the stunning Waiheke Island, a mere 35-minute ferry ride away from Auckland’s city center.

Group reservations require at least four participants.

Location
Fullers360 Matiatia ticket office
Ocean View Road
Your guide will be holding a Terra & Tide sign, and will be standing on your left as you leave the ferry at Waiheke Island, before you enter the ferry terminal. Alternatively, we can join you at your group's meeting location on Waiheke Island.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Libby
Nov 17, 2022
Stunning experience! - A break from the hustle and bustle of Auckland City was exactly what our team needed and Gabrielle's guided walk provided exactly that. Her knowledge about flora and fauna and Waiheke's history was extensive and her passion for the environment was clearly evident. We were lucky enough to have stunning weather which made the walk along the coast and through the bush extra special. The walk was a great length and we finished up in Oneroa for an incredible lunch at Fenice - a truly fantastic day. I would highly recommend it!
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Wendy_n
Oct 22, 2022
Recommend! - Amazing experience. Felt calmed and fulfilled. Would recommend to anyone wanting to see another part of the island.
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Ozchristine
Jun 24, 2021
Shinrin-Yoku experience - Shinrin-Yoku experience with Gabrielle was absolutely amazing... what a magical and beautiful experience. I thoroughly recommend this, especially if you are feeling a bit stressed and just need to get some perspective and remember who you are. 10/10
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Joan1187
Jan 3, 2021
Shinrin-Yoku - Forest Bathing experience - Connecting with nature, sounds of nature, smells of nature, totally with myself, gentleness, calmness, bliss - my first experience of Forest Bathing. Time in Waiheke bush with gentle guidance from Gabrielle Nature Forest Therapy Guide. I had no expectations, time stood still, my world stopped, finishing with a Japanese tea ceremony. Brilliant. I look forward to joining Gabrielle to repeat this walk and encourage others to join me. Thank you for an unexpected afternoon of enlightenment.
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