Find calm on a three-hour Forest Bathing walk along the Lane Cove River with Forest Minds. This gentle trail guides you into nature mindfulness for deep relaxation and sensory awareness.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; gentle, slow-paced walk with minimal elevation changes.
Wildlife
History
Lane Cove National Park was officially established in 1938 to protect one of Sydney’s last remaining natural bushland corridors along the Lane Cove River.
Conservation
The park emphasizes sustainable use to preserve native species and habitats, encouraging visitors to minimize impact by sticking to marked trails.
Forest Minds
Find calm on a three-hour Forest Bathing walk along the Lane Cove River with Forest Minds. This gentle trail guides you into nature mindfulness for deep relaxation and sensory awareness.
Forest Minds is a Blackheath-based provider of guided forest bathing walks (Shinrin-yoku) across New South Wales. From a central location in Blackheath, Forest Minds runs curated, sensory-led experiences in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park (Bobbin Head), the Campbell Rhododendron Gardens in the Blue Mountains, Lane Cove National Park, and Cumberland State Forest.
Each walk is led as a guided, slow-paced immersion designed to engage the senses and promote mindfulness. Several walks are structured as three-hour journeys along scenic trails, including riverside paths, boardwalks, and rainforest tracks. The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens walk is described as accessible for all fitness levels and includes a peaceful pond, reflective lake, and garden bridge. Selected walks include a shared tea and snack time to extend the reflective experience.
Forest Minds focuses on simple, nature-based practices that encourage relaxation, deep breathing, and presence. The walks are suitable for a wide range of participants and emphasize gentle movement, sensory awareness, and group sharing. Locations span protected national parks and established gardens, offering varied native vegetation such as eucalyptus stands, mangroves and rainforest pockets.
Information provided about each trip includes route highlights and the sensory aims of the experience. Forest Minds operates regionally within New South Wales, offering accessible opportunities to experience forest bathing near Sydney and in the Blue Mountains.
Tours Offered
4
Guided forest bathing experiences
Based In
Blackheath, NSW
Regional operations across NSW locations
Typical Duration
3 hours
Immersive, slow-paced walks
Included
Tea & snacks
Shared on selected walks
Reserve a spot on a three-hour immersive walk or an accessible garden experience and rediscover calm through guided Shinrin-yoku.
Wear sturdy, closed shoes
The trail includes uneven rock steps and a creek crossing, so sturdy footwear ensures safe, comfortable walking.
Bring insect repellent
Lane Cove’s riverside trails often harbor mosquitoes and bugs, so repellent helps keep distractions at bay.
Carry water and sunscreen
Hydrate during the walk and protect your skin, especially on sunny days along exposed sections of the trail.
Dress for the weather
Layer clothing to adapt; a light rain jacket is useful in spring and fall, while warm gear is needed in winter.
Sturdy walking shoes
Provides traction and foot protection for the varied terrain including rocks and creek crossings.
Insect repellent
Helps prevent bites in the bushy, riverside environment during warmer months.
spring|summer
Water bottle
Maintains hydration through the three-hour immersive experience.
Light rain jacket
Useful for protection against sudden showers along the trail.
spring|fall