Once a year we offer our Bush Luxury Pop Up Wilderness Retreat so you can enjoy all the benefits and allure of the great outdoors with creature comforts. Time to recharge your batteries, feed that sense of adventure, regain for sense of freedom and satisfy your primal calling to be in nature.
Experience Nature Group
FEASTS | DAY TOURS | FESTIVAL | RETREATS | EXPEDITIONS
Being in Nature is Essential for our Mind, Body and Soul
Even our imagination is sending a clear message as we scroll through pictures on social media, longing to travel.
Wandering in nature from the mountains to the bush and oceans makes us happy. And happiness is essential for our wellbeing.
Experience Nature Group places you in the natural world by crafting engaging experiences that connect you with nature.
Stop sitting on the side lines and step into the picture.
Explore our brands such as Highland Harvest Feasts, Wild Food Adventures, WILDfest and Wild Nature Expeditions
HIGHLAND HARVEST FEASTS
One Feast for Every Season
Wine Harvest Feast
23 March 2019
Feast of the Beast
22 June 2019
Wild Harvest Feast
5 October 2019
Midsummer Gopsel Brunch
15 December 2019
WILD FOOD ADVENTURES offers a range of compelling and exclusively crafted tours to the Southern Highlands from Sydney and Canberra. More than just day trips, these are immersive, hand-ons and creative adventures connecting with people, place and produce.
Wildfest, Australia’s first Wild Nature Festival. From Sat 5 to Sun 20 Oct enjoy bush luxury or family glamping Pop Up’s, Wild Harvest Feast, Wilderness Cooking, Forest Bathing, Bush Medicine, Wildlife tours and more. Wildfest is as unpredictable, exciting and untamed as nature.
CORPORATE bespoke and tailored packages for the MICE market. Team building retreats, leisure getaways, day trips, events and small group travel customised for business goals. We offer authentic experiences and an incentive solution for small to medium business travel.
Inspiration, Expert Tips and Adventures
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Respecting Nature
All our events, travel, tours and expeditions adhere to our Environmental Code
Always leave the wilderness as you found it
Never use single use plastics (we supply fresh water, glass water bottles & glassware as appropriate)
Recycle, Repurpose, Reuse
Choose Biodegradable Products
Use Organic Body Products that do not impact the cycle of nature
(we have unscented, health department approved, body wash that allow us to recycle grey water during drought)
Always use local product from sustainable poultry, pork to vegetables, herbs, regional wines and craft beers
Support Native Wildlife Care Groups
Lets Work Together for a Cleaner, Greener Planet
Customer Reviews
“This was our first time visiting Tidbinbilla, and it was fantastic …. beautiful camping under a bright, starry sky in such a luxury tent. All our needs were catered to and the kids had a great time sitting by the fire, toasting marshmallows and making damper. The tours were excellent and just the right length.”
TripAdvisor Review
A Wild Night Out at Tidbinbilla
“I would like to thank you so much for producing the most amazing event on Saturday evening. You should be so proud of yourself and your team.
It was such a memorable evening. Unforgettable to be honest.”
Doriette McIvor-Stone
Wild Harvest Feast
“The Most Spectacular Day. I highly recommend the Wildfest Canoe, Champagne and Canapés adventure! We loved the whole experience, from the very start to the end. We felt so rejuvenated and refreshed on our drive home.”
Rebecca Guest TripAdvisor Review
Canoes, Champagne & Canapés
“For this American family, the wilderness walk was the highlight or our Australian experience! My husband and I, along with our daughter and two grandchildren (14 and 10), greatly appreciated Amanda’s total commitment to excellent customer service from beginning to end, and the extraordinary expertise from our bush walk guide was second to none, Travis. the sights and sounds of the bush, the flora and fauna, the waterfalls….all spectacular”
Debbie Sydow
Wild Food Adventures Day Tour
“What an amazing experience and congratulations for dreaming up such an event and making it happen.
I loved it! The setting, the food, the fabulous tents, the wine, the cuddly critters and all your great staff and of course the owners and their top-class gin!”
Caroline Gladstone for Traveller, SMH
WIldfest Bush Luxury Glamping
“Wow what an event! All dressed up in mediaeval costume celebrating the winter solstice in the middle of the Meryla State Forest. Rather chilly but the fires kept us warm together with the mulled wine and my grandma’s fur coat. Wonderful group of people and a fun time.”
TripAdvisor Review
Feast of the Beast
“What an amazing experience reconnecting with nature and leaving the world behind, even if only for a few hours. Our guide Christie was a joy as she lead us through, not just the forest, but also the experience within ourselves. This is a must if you’re looking for something more!”
TripAdvisor Review
Forest Bathing at Wildfest
“A fully supported nature immersion with amazing wild life encounters. Quality educators including indigenous rangers and experienced outdoor guides. Quality glamping tents with luxurious extras including hot water bottles, warm doonas, soft pillows, throws, rugs and solar lights………Simply didn’t want it to end. Memories to last a life time!”
Sarah Frenay TripAdvisor Review
A Wild Night Out at Tidbinbilla
“There’s escaping the city for an afternoon, and then there’s driving 20 minutes down a dirt road to a secluded river and hopping into a canoe.
And I haven’y even mentioned the best bit: this canoe is filled with wine and snacks….This isn’t an ordinary off-you-go oar bearing experience”
Lauren Vadnjal for Concrete Playground
Canoes, Champagne & Canapes
“What a fabulous night. From the exciting journey to the hidden pocket in the state forest, to the costumes, food, fairy lights, music and fire pits. It was an exceptional experience.”
TripAdvisor Review
Feast of the Beast
“First of all a big thanks and congratulations on an amazing night on Saturday. Jeanette and I had a great time, fantastic fare, eclectic and interesting people and the wines were superb.”
John Savage
Wild Harvest Feast
“We hadn’t done anything like this before, but I cannot imagine anyone doing a better job of preparing and provisioning this type of activity. Everything important for the enjoyment and comfort of the group we were part of (12 adults and one youngster between three pairs of canoes) was taken into account, and the guides, Travis and Dean, were excellent…..I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this outing, it was fabulous!”
Bronwyn Reid TripAdvisor Review
Canoes, Champagne & Canapes
“With some trepidation we submitted ourselves to an overnight experience with Wildfest. Previous glamping expeditions had not been at all luxurious. Surprise! we had great fun, with fabulous and interesting people. The attention was wonderful, with a Concierge, site chauffeur, and THE most gorgeous tent rooms we’d ever seen. Warm, well-furnished, comfortable, great bed, beautiful toiletries from Bare Body Beauty, nothing lacking.”
Christine Ducker
Wildfest Bush Luxury Glamping
“The Wildfest team provided an amazing experience surrounded by beautiful scenery, great food and lovely service. We could not have asked for anything more.”