Mindful Forest Walk in Kinglake National Park

Embark on a leisurely, expertly guided walk through the stunning natural landscapes of Kinglake National Park.

There has been so much disturbance with the recent bushfires. This walk will gently find our calming place within - a benefit to all.

You will be led by an experienced guide in a beautiful and quieter section of Kinglake National Park called Andrews Hill. The walk is a gathering - a moment of presence, connecting and interacting with the entire forest environment: its place, sounds, smells and feel. In that quiet presence, healing, insight, 'ah-ha' moments sometimes emerge on their own bidding.

• No prior experience is necessary.
• Easy grade-suitable for all levels of fitness.
• Families encouraged, though teenage or older.

📍 Meet at 1 Kinglake-Glenburn Road at 10 am, this is followed by a 15 minute drive to the walk site.

FAQ About your guide Tony Fitzgerald is a dedicated Parks Victoria licensed tour operator (CA-3624), committed to creating safe, engaging, and transformative experiences.

He believes deeply in the philosophy of ‘I’m your guide, nature is the therapy’, ensuring every session is insightful, profoundly restorative, and tailored to empower you with techniques in which you can choose to reduce stress and improve general well-being.

He truly enjoys seeing the engagement in nature and the transformed look in people’s eyes after an event.

I am new to this, what is a mindful forest walk and are there things I need to know or do? No prior experience is required.

To bring: footwear suitable for walking on bush tracks, drinking water and clothes for all seasons. An open mind, and a sense of exploration are useful to bring along too! Check out our website at natureinsights.au for more background information.

If it is hot, will the walk go ahead? Being in Summer, there is a good possibility it could be warm or hot. As a Parks Victoria Licensed Tour Operator, the guide is required to check with the local ranger team prior to the walk. If the walk requires to be cancelled, you will be refunded.

There have been recent bushfires not far away - is this a safe and good thing to be doing? The guide, Tony, is a licensed Parks Victoria tour operator-this requires a safety check with the the Kinglake ranger team prior to conducting the walk. Tony, as well as having been a ranger and firefighter of 30 years, knows and understands the risks associated with fire and forests.

Can I take my dog or pet? Given the walk is in a National Park there are restrictions to having pets come along. Check the Parks Victoria website for context around why the restrictions exist and where there are authorised exceptions (eg assistance dogs)