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Forest Therapy at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens

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Ballarat Botanical Gardens - Claxton Memorial

Wendouree Parade,
Lake Wendouree VIC 3350

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  • Sun 13 Apr

9am–12pm

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Join a three hour guided forest therapy session while discovering the benefits of forest therapy in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

Originating from Japan, shinrin-yoku, or forest therapy is a preventative health practice that immerses your senses in nature. This guided wellbeing experience will bolster your mental and physical health by reducing stress levels, lowering heart and blood pressure and lifting you into a more positive mood.

The session will help you connect with nature through sensory explortaion and guided activities designed to redeuce stress and enhance wellbeing.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.

©️ 2025 Visit Ballarat. This initiative is funded by the City of Ballarat and Tourism Midwest Victoria.

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