Mind and Body · Mindfulness Walk & Optional Sauna

There’s something about winter in the forest. The air is sharp, the light is soft, and the bush falls quiet. It’s the perfect time to slow right down.

Join me for Mind & Body — a morning that moves from stillness to restoration, deep in the Kinglake Ranges.

The Walk

We’ll begin with a slow, mindful two-hour walk through Andrews Hill, a beautiful and quieter section of Kinglake National Park. This isn’t about distance or pace — it’s about noticing. The sound of the canopy, the feel of the track underfoot, the way the forest resets something in us.

I’ve been guiding in these ranges for years, and I’m an accredited, Parks Victoria–licensed operator. No experience is needed — the walk is an easy grade and suitable for all levels of fitness. Families are welcome (teens and older).

The Sauna (optional)

Immediately after the walk, if you’d like to keep going, we head 2km north to Philip Lobley Wines for an hour of hot/cold therapy hosted by Redgum Saunas. Alternate between the sauna and a cold shower at your own leisure — a deeply restorative way to round out the morning.

To Finish (optional)

Stay on at the winery for a wine tasting and wood-fired pizza on site — highly recommended, though costs aren’t included.

What to Know

• Meet: Island Creek Picnic Area, Kinglake National Park — 10:00am
• Grade: Easy — suitable for all fitness levels, no experience needed
• Suitable for: Adults and teens (families welcome, teens or older)
• Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, a warm layer. For the sauna: swimwear, a towel and a change of clothes.
• Places: Strictly limited to the first 6.

You will be led by, Tony Fitzgerald, a guide both experienced and accredited, and licensed as a Parks Vic. tour operator) in a beautiful and quieter section of Kinglake National Park called Andrews Hill.

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

Immediately following the walk is the optional hot/cold therapy offerred by Redgum saunas.

And highly recommend you stay for wine tasting and wood fired pizza at Lobley's winery. (Costs not included).