Walk. Eat. Connect.

Rest. Reflect. Restore.

Walk in nature. Share food. Connect with community.

Walk. Eat. Connect. is a free community wellbeing program bringing people together through guided bushwalks, shared healthy meals and informal conversations with local community organisations.

Across five guided walks, participants will spend time in nature, connect with others, enjoy a relaxed shared meal and learn about local groups, services and volunteering opportunities.

The program is designed to support active living, healthy eating, community connection, social and emotional wellbeing, and reduced social isolation.

The walks will take place across beautiful local forests and national parks on the Mid North Coast.

Each walk includes a guided bushwalk, a shared meal and short informal talks from local organisations or community groups about services, activities, volunteering opportunities and ways to get involved.

Places are limited to 30 participants per walk and registration is essential.

Walk suitability

Please note that these walks take place on natural bush tracks in State Forests and National Parks.

The tracks are not paved and may include uneven ground, rocks, roots, slopes, narrow sections, mud, creek crossings, steps or slippery surfaces. Walks will be graded 2 or 3 under the Australian Walking Track Grading System.

Participants need to be able to walk approximately 6–8km on uneven bush tracks at a gentle group pace. We are aiming for 2 hours of walking, including time for rest stops and the shared meal. Though this is a only a guide.

We want these walks to feel welcoming and inclusive, but because of the nature of the tracks, they may not be suitable for everyone. OzGREEN facilitators can provide general support and guidance during the walk, but we are not able to provide one-on-one mobility or personal care support.

If you are unsure whether a walk is suitable for you, please contact us before registering. We are happy to talk through the walk details and help you decide.

Join one of our bushwalks this winter 

You can register for one walk or express interest in multiple walks. We will contact you with final details before each walk, including the meeting point, what to bring, weather updates and any important track information.

  • Thu 30 Jul | 11am-1.30pm : Bundageree Walk

  • Thu 13 Aug | 11am-1.30pm : Bellingen Cemetery Walk

  • Thu 20 Aug | 11am-1.30pm : Bindarri National Park

  • Thu 27 Aug | 11am-1.30pm : Coffs Creek Walk

  • Thu 10 Sep | 11am-1.30pm : Syndicate Track Walk

NB: Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration Form

Why Walk with Us?

In today's fast-paced world, it can be difficult to find moments of peace and clarity.  

On the Mid North Coast we’re lucky to be surrounded by lush forest that we can connect with to rejuvenate our minds and souls.

With this in mind, OzGREEN’s free bushwalks are an excellent opportunity to :

Refresh your Mind

Experience the calm, peace and focus that comes from being immersed in nature

Connect with Others

Explore our local environment with other like-minded people who also seek a deeper connection with nature and themselves.

Boost your Wellbeing

Restore your energy, uplift your mood and enhance your wellbeing as you interact with nature

Engage with Nature

Develop a deep appreciation for our environment and the natural world that surrounds us.

Bushwalking Code of Etiquette

OzGREEN bushwalks are a minimal impact bushwalking activity and we ask participants to follow the code below.

Bushwalking Code of Etiquette

Bushwalking Waiver

There are risks associated with bushwalking. Please read the following OzGREEN Bushwalks Release and Waiver of Liability Form prior to registration.

Bushwalking Waiver

FAQs

    • Drinking water

    • Hat

    • Sunscreen

    • Insect repellent

    • Enclosed footwear with good grip (joggers or hiking boots)

    • Appropriate clothing for weather conditions including rain jacket

    • Personal hygiene items

    • Water bottle

    • Rubbish bag

    • Personal first aid kit

  • In the event of light rain, and if safe to do so, we will go ahead. However if heavy rain or servere weather is permitted we will postpone the walk.

    We will communicate this with you 24 hours before the walk via email.

  • Kathleen - kathleen@ozgreen.org.au

  • "The day was extremely well planned with clear instructions and great communication. Once we arrived we were handed snacks to enjoy along the walk. Thanks for arranging this amazing walk!"

    - Participant

  • "Thanks for organising the day, it was lovely - a beautiful environment shared with lovely people"

    - Participant

  • "I can see how this event provides a safe, non judgemental, informative activity to encourage folk to get out there in the landscape and feel the important connections".

    - Participant

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