Does life feel like it’s speeding up?
These days, more people are burnt out, overworked, and overwhelmed - and it only seems to be getting busier.
If you want to slow down, it’s time to stop and smell the roses. The best way to do this is by adding authentic experiences to your life. Creating more memorable moments is vital for unwinding and rebooting your physical and mental wellbeing. Multiple studies prove that new and awe-inspiring experiences can alter our perceptions of time, and make it seem more abundant - a phenomenon known as the novelty effect.
It’s the antidote to mundane routines, the unrelenting Groundhog Day, and overflowing cups and schedules. But for too many of us, finding time to un-busy yourself can seem like some far-fetched dream.
We’ve made it easy with a list of ideas in WA’s SouthWest for recharging and finding more balance. Carefully curated to help you disconnect, slow down, and feel a sense of awe.
Grab a glass of wine and let’s dive in!
1. Twilight Picnic and Stargazing in the Valley of the Giants
Experience a sky full of stars in one of Western Australia’s most enchanting forests. During the school holidays, Walpole-Nornalup National Park is open for stargazing sessions until 9 pm on Friday nights. Start your experience at twilight with the Tree Top Walk among the world-famous gigantic tingle trees. Don’t forget to look up!
It’s the perfect spot for a picnic too. Find a quiet place in the forest, or if you prefer to be closer to the water, visit Circular Pool or Nornalup Inlet nearby for some ocean therapy. There is even a chance to see whales between June and September.
2. Nature-Based Camping with Wine on the Side
An eco-friendly winery and camping experience is about adopting more sustainable practices, connecting with nature, and embracing low-impact accommodation options. Nature is also a powerful way to slow down our sense of time and bring us back to the present.
With nomadic camping on a working vineyard property, you get unparalleled natural beauty and spacious sites nestled between the Karri trees and lake.
Camping at Mountford Wines offers self-sufficient travellers a peaceful, uncrowded getaway with a digital detox. The ten large sites on 72 acres of farmstay land are suitable for caravans, RVs, and campers. Close to the cellar door, Pemberton town centre, and Big Brook Dam, it’s the ultimate blend of sustainability, relaxation, and adventure.
During summer, the camping spot makes the ideal base to immerse yourself in the forest or paddle along the Warren River. The colder months are perfect for unwinding by the fire under a canopy of stars and enjoying local wine and gourmet food.
3. Sample the Tasty Local Cuisine
If food is the way to your heart, Australia’s SouthWest is where to indulge. From black truffles to rock lobster, cheese to chocolate, and premium organic wines to brewery beers, there’s something for all taste buds.
The warm hospitality of the many restaurants, wineries and breweries adds to the flavour of the SouthWest too. Taste your way through local produce at the markets, fine-dine with gourmet food offerings, and escape the hustle and bustle at casual-style eateries. While Margaret River is known globally for culinary delights, there’s also Manjimup, Pemberton, Great Southern, Peel, Blackwood Valley and Geographe south of Perth to explore.
4. Soak up Serenity with Ocean Meditation
Craving a sea change? Ocean therapy is the best therapy, according to science. Combined with mediation, it’s a refreshing way to slow down and feel more engaged.
Cruise along the coast of the SouthWest and find a place to retreat. Start your day with a wildflower walk, where colourful blooms linger on coastal trails, and pause for ocean-view meditation. There are free Mediation by the Sea Sessions at Gnarabup Bay (Margaret River), Bunker Bay (Naturaliste), and Flinders Bay (Augusta).
Absorbing the ocean, through activities like snorkelling and surf therapy is a great way to get the mindful benefits with a little more adventure too.
Whether you’re passing through the SouthWest or staying for an extended time, there are plenty of experiences for escaping the hustle and bustle.
Ground yourself with natural wonders today! Follow the link below to read reviews and book nature camping at a peaceful and spacious site.
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