Private Forest Therapy Walk

North Island

Terra & Tide

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NZ$450

per adult

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Group participating in a private forest therapy session, walking together in native bush

Experiences

Hiking & Walking

Half-Day Tours

North Island

Start: Waiheke Ferry Terminal

Locations: Waiheke Island, Auckland

Travel Time: 3 hours

Difficulty: 1

Minimum Age: 15 years

Details

Creating Space for Clarity and Presence

A Private Forest Therapy Walk is a unique way to step out of everyday busyness and connect with nature’s calming rhythm. This guided walk encourages you to slow down, breathe deeply, and savour the beauty of your surroundings. Through gentle sensory activities, participants gain a renewed sense of clarity and wellbeing.

Tailored to the needs of corporate or incentive groups, the experience adapts to fit the theme of your retreat or gathering. The tranquil pace allows teams to strengthen bonds while embracing mindfulness. Each walk concludes with a tea ceremony, creating a peaceful moment to reflect and integrate the experience.

Gabrielle during a private forest therapy session in New Zealand, surrounded by native forest

Tranquil scene during a private forest therapy session in New Zealand’s native bush

Person walking mindfully through native forest during a private forest therapy session

Native forest on Waiheke Island with views toward the sea during a bush to beach nature walk

Participant engaging in a private forest therapy walk through serene native bush

Native bush meeting vineyard rows on Waiheke Island under open skies

Peaceful moment captured during a private forest therapy session in native New Zealand forest

Expert Guidance for Deeper Connection

Led by Gabrielle Young, an internationally accredited forest therapy guide, the walk is designed to offer depth and authenticity. With over 25 years in leadership and team development, Gabrielle brings a wealth of insight to each session. Her approach blends expertise with a genuine passion for wellbeing, ensuring the experience is meaningful and memorable.

Participants often leave with more than just relaxation—they gain practical tools to support resilience and personal wellbeing long after the walk. This makes the Private Forest Therapy Walk not just a moment of calm, but a valuable investment in ongoing personal and team growth. The result is a shared journey that inspires lasting positive change.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Depending on your requirements, we’ll either join you at your meeting location on Waiheke Island – or at the ferry terminal on Waiheke.
If we’re the first activity on your visit to Waiheke, we suggest that you catch the 9:00am Fullers ferry from downtown Auckland (trip to Waiheke takes approx 35 minutes)
Suggested times: 9:30am – 12:30pm or 1:00pm – 4:00pm.
Minimum number of tour participants: 4

INCLUSIONS

ANFT accredited forest therapy guide
Tea and snacks

EXCLUSIONS

Ferry between Auckland and Waiheke
Additional catering

NEED TO BRING

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen
Raincoat (depending on the forecast)
Water
Money for wine tasting and food

AGE INFORMATION

Minimum Age: 15 years

CANCELLATION & REFUND

More than 7 days before the tour: A 10% fee will be deducted.**
Between 7 days and 48 hours before the tour: A 30% fee unless rebooking*
Within 48 hours of the tour starting: No refund
Cancellation fees apply to both individuals and the entire group. Any change in numbers may require a re-quote.

Note: **Refunds exclude credit card, payment or booking fees if applicable, which are non-refundable.

Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.