What’s on in Wellness this September

We are counting down the days until the Wellness Tourism Summit in Byron Bay! It’s the leading industry event in Asia Pacific and this year it’s being held over 2-days at the award-winning Elements of Byron, right on the beach.

The full program has just dropped and attendees will be inspired by local and global wellness industry leaders including Katherine Droga, Well Traveller Founder, Damian Chaparro, Co-creator of Aro Ha Wellness Retreat, Olivia Arezzolo, Sleep Expert, Tim Pocock, Wanderlust GM, and many more!

Plus, our friends at Amazing Thailand will be on hand to answer questions about the best wellness retreats and experiences in Thailand. Find them in the activation space and learn about the beautiful natural landscapes, time-honoured Thai healing traditions, and world-class hospitality.

The team at Camel Rock Surf School are based in stunning Bermagui on the far South Coast of NSW. Every Sunday they host a 2-hour ‘Waves for Women’ surf session with incredible coaches that is perfect for some salty self-care.

The lesson is tailored specifically for women and offers a safe and supportive environment to catch your first waves or refine your skills - start with a warmup and stretch, learn about ocean awareness and surfing principles and then hit the water.

We love that locals and travellers alike can join with like-minded women and experience the transformative power of surfing. Surfboards and wetsuits are provided, so all you have to do is turn up and have fun!

Walking with Horses in Nature™ is more than just a walk in the company of horses - it’s a 2 1⁄2 hour wellbeing journey curated just for you.

Your host, Mel from Walk Sublime, will intuitively select one of her beautiful, rehomed horses as your walking partner. The session begins over a cup of tea with your host as you take a quiet moment to observe, become present and hear your horse’s story. Then bond with your horse through the gentle act of brushing, creating mutual respect and earning trust, before walking together along a trail in a tranquil forest.

We love that as you slow down and relax, you may start to become aware you’re in sync with your horse; or it may happen so naturally you don’t even notice.

This heart-warming experience is offered several times per month.

This 2½ hour Nature Journalling session in the breathtaking Blue Mountains Botanic Garden at Mount Tomah is the perfect choice for a mini-wellness retreat.

Haven’t tried nature journaling before? Don’t worry! You’ll be guided by an experienced Gardens educator who will support you through this mindful practice. All the art materials you need are provided, so you can focus on your creativity and enjoy the chance to slow down, observe, and truly appreciate the incredible plants and wildlife that surround you.

Can’t make it in September? It’s held from 10am-12.30pm every 4th Saturday of the month. This experience is also offered at the beautiful Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney.

This 3-hour guided forest bathing experience in the iconic Boranup Forest, Margaret River, is hosted by Belinda from Mindful in Nature.

A certified Nature Forest Therapy Guide, she is passionate about offering transformative experiences that reconnect people with the natural world for greater wellbeing, resilience, and purpose. You’ll gently wander beneath the towering green canopy, feel the earth beneath your feet, and breathe in the calming aromas of the forest.

Belinda will invite you to participate in mindfulness practices and sensory activities designed to enhance your connection with nature, and there is time for personal reflection and group sharing sessions to enrich your experience. The session concludes with herbal tea and snacks to enjoy amidst the tranquility of the forest.

This experience is offered each month.