East Point Reserve - Mangroves to Monsoon: Forest & Ocean Therapy
Discover the elemental beauty of East Point on this 3.5-hour guided experience through Darwin’s diverse coastal and forest ecosystems. Stroll elevated boardwalks above ever-changing mangrove landscapes shaped by some of Australia’s highest tides, then venture into the lush monsoon forest, a thriving sanctuary for wallabies, bandicoots, possums, and over 130 bird species.
Led by Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Chelle Fisher, this mindful journey invites you to slow down, awaken your senses, and connect deeply with Country through sensory-based invitations inspired by Shinrin-yoku.
Follow gentle trails past pandanus groves and dramatic cliffs carved by wind and waves, arriving at Dudley Point for a sunset bush tucker–inspired tasting and tea, reflecting on the stories of time, tide, and connection.
Join us for a soul-nourishing experience where ocean, forest, and sky converge to restore calm, reduce stress, and revitalize your connection to the natural world.
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Forest Therapy Walk in East Point Reserve
What's included in East Point Reserve - Mangroves to Monsoon: Forest & Ocean Therapy
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East Point Reserve
Beginning at the East Point Mangrove Boardwalk, we step into a landscape shaped by one of the most significant tidal ranges in Australia. With fluctuations of up to 8 meters, these tides dramatically transform the mangrove environment - at times revealing intricate root systems and mudflats, and at others, submerging the forest floor beneath ocean waters. Elevated above it all, the boardwalk offers a safe and intimate window into this ever-changing world providing us the opportunity to slow down and tune in.
From here, we transition into the East Point Monsoon Forest, walking the revitalised Monsoon Walk trail, a living sanctuary where wallabies, bandicoots, brushtail possums, reptiles, butterflies, and over 130 bird species thrive. Keep an eye out for active jungle fowl nests nestled in the undergrowth, a rare chance to observe these elusive creatures up close.
As the forest opens, we journey toward East Point Cliffs, following a gentle trail past Pandanus Groves, and rock pools as we make our way along the stunning coastline to Dudley Point. Along the way, this dramatic coastline reveals the raw beauty of nature’s process, with cliff faces sculpted by wind and waves into unique rock formations that hold stories of time and tide.
Inclusions
- Guided mindfulness practices including deep breathing, mindful walking, forest therapy, meditation.
- Photos of your adventure, which will be shared via a link to a Google Drive file.
- A bushtucker inspired supper of nibbles and tea.
- An immersive Ocean & Forest Therapy guided walk from the Mangroves to the Monsoon Forests.
- Nature Journaling & Drawing including your own take home 'nature journal and art tool kit'.
- Bottled water
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Location: East Point Reserve, Darwin Meeting point: Mangrove Boardwalk carpark, East Point
