Walks, Wellbeing & Travel

The 6 things we always include that make our walking tours unique.

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We’re more than just a trek. Our tours and experiences are always about you, and helping you to find awe and achieve your goals

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We want you to feel de-stressed and re-energised. So, our guides have nature immersion skills. Not only do we safely guide you and share our knowledge, we also provide invitations for you to slow your mind and fully connect with your surrounds while on the trail. 

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We want you to love and be inspired by the places you visit. So, we only provide well-designed and realistic itineraries that will maximise your awe and leave you fulfilled.

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We want you to succeed, so customised pre-departure training walks, training programs, and group chats online are provided leading up to your guided walking tour (included as part of the tour price). These will assist you to practice on terrain that you are likely to encounter, meet your guides and other group members, ask questions on what to expect, receive advice on the trail, travel, and the destination, and gauge your level of fitness.

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We want you to enjoy yourself, so our multi-day tours have two experienced guides accompany you. This means we can better cater for group dynamics and individual needs.

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We provide environmental care before profit, so we don’t offer weekly departures on the same trail.

On first thoughts, you might assume that ‘Forest Bathing’ involves immersing yourself in water amongst tall trees. However, this is not correct.

Originating in Japan, Forest Bathing or ‘Shinrin-yoku’ is a Japanese practice. Its popularity grew in the 1980’s, yet its roots go back centuries. The term ‘shinrin-yoku’ loosely translates in English to ‘forest bath’, meaning to connect with nature and to soak in its beneficial atmosphere.

If want to learn more, please watch our video on ‘Forest Bathing’, and if you would like to experience a forest bath please book a session or join us on a guided walking tour.

Our guided walking tours have two experienced guides accompany you. Having two tour guides means we can better cater for group dynamics and individual needs. Whilst on tour, factors, such as walking pace, injuries and incidents can mean changes to the itinerary become necessary. These changes may impact on your expectations and your level of enjoyment. We know this, so that’s why we provide 2 guides.

Having two guides allows us to split the group at stages, without jeopardising your safety. Also, having two guides allows us to provide specific nature connection activities for you on the trail. Another benefit is that a second guide will walk with you at your pace throughout the day no matter where you’re positioned amongst the group.

Tours with only one guide are at a greater risk of unwanted change due to unforeseen circumstances. That’s why you may feel too restricted on the trail and treated like a child by the tour guide on these tours.

We want everyone to enjoy their walking holiday. As individuals, preparing yourself properly is the key to maximising your enjoyment and the groups enjoyment when away. That’s why we include training walks and training programs as part of your booking. These trainings are specific to your trip, and will assist you to practice on terrain you’re likely to encounter. Plus, you will meet your trip guides and other group members, be able to ask questions on what to expect, receive advice, confirm travel arrangements, get an insight on the destination, and gauge your level of fitness with other group members. These training walks are included as part of the tour price and will help with your fitness but aren’t intended to be the only training needed for your trip.

We understand that life can be hectic, so attending all the training walks may not be possible. Also, if you reside outside Australia, live interstate or in regional South Australia, we assume you won’t be able to attend the training walks in Adelaide, so you will receive a discount to the tour price. However, we know how important it is to prepare properly so don’t worry, we provide you with a suggested training program that is specific to your trip, and provide group chats via Zoom for you to meet your trip guides and other group members, ask questions on what to expect, receive advice, gauge your fitness and confirm travel arrangements. 

We’re committed to providing tours, travel and wellness experiences for everyone. We believe, the means of connecting with nature, culture and the world should be available to us all. Discuss your needs, get in touch.

Yes, please tell us your requirements when booking. It is important that you inform us as soon as possible because if you leave it too late or whilst on the trip then there is no guarantee that last minute changes can be made. Some destinations provide a set menu, but there is usually options available.

We have procedures in place to prevent exposure and limit the unlikely spread of the COVID-19 virus or similar contagious respiratory viruses. These procedures take effect prior to the start of all our walking tours, trips and events. We comply with all Government advice and conditions imposed. We take the temperature of all attendees when required, practise good hygiene, and carry out cleaning of surfaces. If a group member is unwell they might be required to isolate or wear a facemask to prevent exposing other group members. All our Adventure Leaders have first-aid training and will assist if you or a group member becomes unwell. For multi-day walks, we recommend you obtain personal travel insurance to cover any costs that you may incur due to sickness. 

Everyone walks at a different pace so our Adventure Leaders are trained in managing group walking. The group pace we choose will allow everyone to talk, laugh, and appreciate their surroundings….after all we walk for wellness. Also, we want everyone to experience the benefits from walking. That is why we provide day walks and walking tours, hikes, and treks for all abilities and fitness levels. Please choose a walk that matches your fitness level, and if you are unsure please connect with us for advice.

We do allow group members to walk at their preferred pace especially when going uphill. However for safety we will require everyone to regroup at regular intervals and at trail and road intersections. If you’re unable to modify your pace to match the group pace. We recommend the following strategies.

1. Carry extra weight in your pack, this will create a more challenging walk and reduce your pace.
2. Turn and walk back to the group if you find yourself getting too far infront, this will increase your walking distance and prevent you from getting cold waiting.
3. Walk at the back of the group and focus on your surrounds and others, this will slow your mind down and your pace.

We schedule our walks to occur during cooler weather. We obtain up to date weather forecasts and inform our walkers on what conditions will be encountered and what gear will be required each day. If unseasonal heat is forecast or extreme weather warnings are issued that pose a risk, we will cancel the walk for that day. If this occurs on a multi-day tour we will try to provide alternative arrangements or modify the itinerary for that day. If this occurs prior to a single day walk we will cancel and provide a refund.

The amount we charge is to cover our expenses including insurances. These expenses go towards ensuring the safety of all participants. Therefore all our walks are guided by our paid Adventure Leaders. Our leaders are knowledgeable, experienced, qualified bush walkers and undertake certified wilderness/remote area first-aid training regularly. We do not use volunteers, so if there is an incident our leaders take responsibility for managing the situation and your well-being. We are also required to pay Government fees for everyone that walks with us in a National/Conservation Park or Reserve. These fees go towards the maintenance of the trails we walk.