NATURE . CONNECTION. WELLNESS

Welcome to the Connect & Explore page. If what Connect & Explore offers, sparks curiosity in you, please reach out for a friendly chat.

I believe that everyone has the ability to experience wellness, joy and can become the best versions of them selves. My team and I support people to achieve this through Therapeutic Adventures in nature. This is done by using outdoor engaging activities that can be 100% tailored to each individual or group needs and interests to ensure that it is fun, safe, and useful to increasing their wellbeing.

Drawing on nature’s wisdom, Connect and Explore has created experiences that allow you to step into your adventurous spirit and have fun in the self discovery process. The treasure at Connect and Explore is worth seeking... I look forward to welcoming you into the tribe.

Explore our Packages

The choice is yours

Weekend Respite Camps STA

We offer weekend 3-day respite camps for young people and adults in crisis or in need of a therapeutic break. The weekend respite is 100% tailored to the interests and needs of participants and includes all equipment, catering and transport. We offer camping or cabin accomodation.

Children and youth 8-17

Adults 18+

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Carer Retreat

Rest, rejuvenate and restore your mind, body and soul at our Carers Retreat. Immersed in stunning nature spots, delicious food and connect with like minded community. Explore your wellness surrounded by a compassionate team who understands what it means to care for another.

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Bush Adventure Therapy

Day Programs

We offer half or full day individual, sibling or group sessions. The Bush Adventure Therapy sessions is tailored to you and includes a door to door service with transport, all equipment, catering, and qualified facilitators.

Activities can include abseiling, rock climbing, bush walking, low ropes, bush survival skills, yoga/meditation, stand up paddle boarding or swimming.

Children and youth 8-17

Adults 18+

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Tribe Feedback

  • “Its really fun, you should do it. Dom will take care of you. Lots of fun activities.”

    C.P. - 14 year old STA participant

  • “This is the first time I have felt peace”

    15 year old - Day Program Participant

  • “Such a great program and such a great day”

    -Lithgow High School Teacher

  • "Outdoor Adventure Therapy, it is a thing. A very worth while thing for those that need to reconnect, centre themselves and just reap the benefit of the earth's natural energies. Here is a great company helping people do just that"

    -Lithgow High School Teacher

  • "Another adventure with the outdoor therapy program at school. Mt York was our amazing location, right around the corner from home. We did some breathing exercises and mindfulness before starting. Im so glad we did because I definitely needed it before going down the last big rock".

    Lithgow High School Teacher

  • "I havn't seen him that happy in a long time. I didn't realise he was adventurous. He cant wait for program days."

    - Participant carer