You are invited. Immerse yourself - shinrin-yoku forest bathing in Tasmania's ancient wild landscapes

Custom private forest bathing excursions in Southern Tasmania to Australia's superlative ancient forest groves.

Go deeper into the forest. Take off your shoes. Look at mushrooms. Hear the wind in the trees. Engage with sacred biodiversity.

Wilderness As therapy

Experience Australia's most massive forests - discover the calm of the trees - listen to their stories - feel their presence

Go deeper into the forest. Take off your shoes. Look at mushrooms. Hear the wind in the trees. Meditate on mossy logs.

The only specialist giant tree experience in Tasmania

Learn about sacred trees across cultures

Relax, destress, escape the urban chaos

Discover the benefits of a green sensory experience

Shinrin-yoku in Tasmania's unique forests

Gourmet picnic provided - options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free

Join us for an fantastic Expedition

Travel from the coastline to the mountains. Discover Tasmania's emerald forests, roaring waterfalls, mysterious rivers, forbidding caves, and the unique buttongrass landscape

Expedition Basics

Pickup at your lodgings in Hobart or meet near the forest

Transportation, picnic lunch, observation gear all included. Book online!

Private customised daytrips with an expert forest canopy ecologist.

Learn the science and experience the magic of the ancient forest. Suitable for all ages and tailored to your interests.

Meet the world's tallest flowering forests just near Hobart

Tasmania is also home to the Earth's tallest flowering plants, the world's oldest known plants, and the tallest underwater forests

Join us!

We’ll take care of everything!

Meeting the Giant Trees is a life-changing and memorable experience!

“The magic I experienced standing among these ancient giants is a memory that will last a lifetime”
Angus Munro
Technician from Bergen, Norway
“A walking talking Encyclopedia on trees. Can not thank him enough for sharing his knowledge with me very patiently and willingly.”
Jaspreet Kaur
Traveller from Chandigarh, India
“Imagine a forest which is mossy, messy,
and MASSIVE…
a truly unique and enigmatic ecosystem.”
Nic Fitzgerald
Botanist from Hobart, Tasmania
“The way he can interpret their hidden life and meaning leaves one with not only an increased understanding, but an affection for these beautiful living beings.”
Emma-Joy Reardon
Teacher from Mt Beauty, Australia
“Among the few who have an ear
for the stories
trees have to tell”
Harshita Soni
Environmentalist from Delhi, India
“Really appreciate his knowledge and passion for flora. The vegetation around us has become friends along the walk…”
Zoe Zeng
Traveller from Guangzhou, China

star rating  We went on the big tree experience as a small group of three couples under supervision of our marvellous and knowledgeable guide Yoav and our driver George. I cannot recommend… read more

juliansC657LF
January 5, 2022

star rating  A very memorable outing with a truly incredible guide! – Yoav is a fun, fascinating, and incredibly knowledgeable guide and storyteller. He’s a true multi-specialist, with deep knowledge of botany, ecology, geology, conservation, entomology (that’s insects), and history. He taught… read more

michaelfuller
April 2, 2021

star rating  Yoav took us out for a great day exploring the Mt Field area, definitely a highlight of our Tasmania trip! I had been out to Mt Field before but it… read more

jov672
April 6, 2021

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