Stride after Stillness (Full Day Out)

Forest Bathing photos

Curra Moors Trail photos

Immerse yourself in the calm of Royal National Park with guided forest bathing and a gentle, mindful hike. Pause for a picnic lunch, connect with like-minded women, and leave feeling refreshed, grounded and inspired. 📍 Meeting Point: Royal National Park (Audley Dance Hall Café) Click here for exact location 📅 Date: February 7, 2025

🕘 Time: 7.30am - 5:30pm (from and return to St Ives) 📏 Distance: Approx. 2-3km Forest Bath + 6-8km hike

👣 Group Size: 3 - 6 participants (plus Seek Sista guide Kirsty)

✨ Highlights

• Guided forest bathing session with tea ceremony • Mindful, creative hike with photo prompts • Picnic lunch halfway through the trail • Travel in comfort with the Seek Sista shuttle • Small, supportive group of 6 women (plus Seek Sista guide Kirsty)

🙋‍♀️ Who’s it for?

This experience is available to Seek Sista members.

• Roam-Free ($0)

• Plus-Perks ($30 / quarter) 

Not a member yet? 👉 You can Join or Upgrade Here

📖 Full Description

Join us for a soulful day of stillness and movement in Royal National Park. We'll begin with a guided forest bathing session, allowing you to slow down, connect with nature, and breathe deeply in a peaceful canopy. We will then head off in the Seek Sista Van to the start of the Curra Moors Trail for a gentle yet mindful 6-8km hike - spiced with creative photo prompts and reflective stops along the way. Mid-trail, enjoy a beautifully curated picnic lunch, served in a spot that invites lingering, reflection and great conversation. Then, with spirits lifted, head home relaxed, re-centered and connected.

🚗 Getting there

• Pick-up Point 1 – St Ives Meet us at our St Ives pickup location (to be texted upon booking for a comfortable return trip in the Seek Sista Shuttle Van).

• Pick-up Point 2 – Waterfall Station A convenient midpoint along the route. Join the shuttle here if it’s easier for you.

• Driving Yourself If you choose to drive directly, please note that a $12 per vehicle National Park entry fee applies. This can be paid at the park entrance.
  

✅ Inclusions

• Forest bathing experience with Nature Being (Alex Musgrove) • Scenic 6-8km guided hike with mindfulness and photography tips • Picnic lunch from a local café (included in pricing) • Return Shuttle Van trip to St Ives

❌ Exclusions

• Personal snacks, additional beverages

• Travel insurance (recommended but not included)

⚠️ Not Suitable For

• People with mobility impairments • People with pre-existing medical conditions • Children under 18 years

👋 Meet your Forest Bathing Guide

Nature Being Australia offers guided forest bathing walks in Sydney’s Royal National Park — immersive experiences that help you slow down, tune in and reconnect with nature. Rooted in the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-yoku, these walks blend mindfulness, sensory exploration and calm to reduce stress, lift your mood and renew your sense of well-being.

IMPORTANT INFO

🎒What to Bring

• 1.5–2L of water • Hiking shoes with good grip • Hiking poles (recommended)

• Hat and sunscreen • A small daypack for your essentials

• A mug for your cup of coffee or tea • Smartphone for photos.

🌦️ Know Before You Go

• We’ll pause frequently for mindfulness and photo exercises • If the weather is poor, we’ll confirm any changes 24 hours ahead.

📑 Minimum Group Size & Cancellation Policy

Minimum group: The event will proceed with a minimum of 3 participants. If the minimum is not met, Seek Sista will contact you at least 48 hours before the event to offer a full refund or transfer to another date.

• Full refund: Cancellations made 7 days or more before the event.

• 50% refund: Cancellations made 3–6 days before the event.

• No refund: Cancellations made less than 3 days before the event or no-shows.

• Event postponement: If the event is cancelled by Seek Sista due to weather, track conditions, or safety concerns, participants will receive a full refund or the option to transfer to a new date.

  
  

  All cancellations must be communicated via email to kirsty@seeksista.com.au
  

✍️ Waiver & Pre-Trip Details

After booking, you’ll get an email with everything you need to know — including links to waiver forms to fill out before your experience to help keep everyone safe and cared for.