Useful Information
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Event dates
14 January - 25 August 2024
Sundays Only from 14 January
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Price
$40 – Two-hour sessions
$50 – Three-hour sessions
Bookings essential -
Session times
10am
Two-hour sessions
Sun 7, 14, 28 Apr
Sun 5, 12, 26 May
Sun 2, 9, 23 Jun
10am
Three-hour sessions
Sun 21 Apr
Sun 19 May
Sun 16 Jun -
Location
Meet at the Visitor Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
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Duration
2 - 3 hrs
Forest Therapy at Melbourne Gardens
Originating from Japan, shinrin-yoku, or forest therapy, is a preventative health practice that immerses your senses in nature. This guided wellbeing experience will bolster your mental and physical health by reducing stress levels, regulating pulse and blood pressure and elevating your mood.
Recognised as a public health practice in Asia and Europe, forest therapy is gaining global acclaim as an evidence-based, cost-effective and natural remedy – a ‘green prescription’ for a healthier you. Surround yourself with biodiversity from across the globe at Melbourne Gardens.
Bringing sunscreen and mosquito repellent is strongly advised for all outdoor activities.
This activity involves walking approximately 1.5km across the duration of the session. The walking route includes some mixed surfaces as well as off-path grassy areas. Please keep this in mind when making your booking, and feel free to get in touch if you are unsure.
Presented by Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, In My Nature and the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA).
Forest Therapy at Cranbourne Gardens
Join one of our Forest Therapy sessions at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne and spend some time reconnecting with the natural world.
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