WILD WELLNESS AT BANGOR
Exclusive access | Available by appt | Day retreat
Upcoming dates: June 15/July 13/Aug 24/Nov 2/Dec 7
FORESTIER PENINSULA, SOUTHEAST TAS
Explore the untamed with Wild Wellness
Venture down a winding gravel road with us – where the known world fades behind farm gates and into raw coastal wilderness few have laid eyes on. This land hums with history. It's the site of first contact between Tasmanian Aboriginal people and European explorers, home to the bay where Abel Tasman cast anchor in 1642. We'll be on land where more than 250 Tasmanian Devils roam; the largest wild population on the planet.
Bangor boasts 35 kilometres of commanding coastline. Rugged capes meet secluded coves. Today’s Wild Wellness playground spans 5,100 hectares of native forest, a sanctuary for Wedge-tailed Eagles tracing ancient thermals, swift parrots, and that elusive Tasmanian Devil.
Out on the Forestier Peninsula, private access allows us to go deep. We pad gently through towering Eucalypts, wander the pristine sands of Two Mile Beach, and crest the edge of 150-metre sea cliffs at Cape Frederick Hendrick. Our journey is guided by the elements and group feel; from a barefoot sandy wander through to an 8-kilometre adventure.
We pause through meditative breathwork and plunge in cool Tasmanian waters – optional but wildly invigorating! Our lunch is a picnic-style bounty of Tasmania’s best; freshly shucked oysters and a grazing platter bursting with regional flavours. We wrap hands round steaming mugs, our day inviting immersion into the relaxed Tasmanian way.
As we gather fireside for journaling you’ll discover the three pillars of Wild Wellness. The world slows, stillness settles in. Nearby, rolling waves weave into our consciousness. Thoughts loosen. Words find their way onto paper, carried by the same winds that have shaped this coast for millennia. Share or keep penned words for you; a portal to return to this moment. Out here, we shed the noise of modern life and listen to nature’s evocative voice. It’s rugged. Simple. Honest.
As the day draws to a close, we gather at Bangor Vineyard Shed – perhaps for a tasting, farewell hot chocolate, or a local treat to take home. Join us on this family-owned property, where the forest meets the sea.
Not sure what to expect? Read about our 2021 retreat in the SMH and bring your curious.
THE DETAILS
Date: monthly + private request via [email protected]
Tour duration: approx. 9.5 hrs (7.45am-5.30pm ex. Hobart CBD)
Own transport: meet 8.30am at The Lanterns, 2168 Arthur Highway, Dunalley
Transport required: meet 7.45am at CBD address provided upon booking
Walk distance: 2-8km (1-3 hours, weather & group fitness dependent)
Difficulty: moderate - you can walk several kms on undulating trails
Intimate groups: one-on-one through to small groups
Catered meals/snacks: Morning tea, Tasmanian picnic-style lunch, hot drinks fireside
Family friendly: yes
Transport: not included but can be arranged ex. Hobart CBD
Essential gear: day pack, raincoat, drink bottle, warm layers, supportive walking shoes with firm tread, bathers/towel/towel poncho/optional thongs, personal medications. Feel free to bring personal yoga mat & blanket if you prefer for breathwork/meditation session. We will have extras on the day.
ITINERARY:
7:45am - depart Hobart CBD.
8:30am - meet at The Lanterns, 2168 Arthur Highway, Dunalley for coffee & to collect our delish seasonal grazing platter. If travelling privately, this is where we meet at 8:30am. Our destination is on Bangor's coastline, approx. 90-minute driving from central Hobart including 2WD-suitable gravel roads on the property.
9am - arrive Bangor Vineyard Shed to collect farm key & oysters, 15 Blackman Bay Road, Dunalley before we depart for our coastal experience including:
- scenic 30 min drive out to our private Bangor Base Camp at Lagoon Bay
- 2-8km walk inc. Cape Frederick Hendrick and Two Mile Beach with morning tea (walk based on group feel and weather)
- breathwork/meditation followed by optional invigorating lagoon dip
- relaxed Tasmanian picnic
- fireside author-led journaling
3:30/4pm - Bangor Shed wine tasting
5:30pm - arrive Hobart, hotel drop off
INCLUSIONS:
- Private access to Bangor's coastline
- Guided breathwork/meditation session & lagoon dip
- Morning tea, picnic style Tasmanian lunch & hot drinks
- Author-led journaling
- $50 Tailored gift
- We'll donate 10% to our faves: Tassie Devil Appeal & Stay Chatty (11k+ already donated to the devils)
*Groups of 4+ please contact [email protected]