Set in the beautiful Illawarra region of the New South Wales South Coast, the Good Mood SafariŽ takes you on a journey of self-discovery. It uses the power of the natural environment and stunning local locations to heighten your learning experience. This innovative concept of psychological tourism is based on the notion that taking time out from your normal environment provides you with the opportunity to better absorb psychological concepts.
Some of the truely captivating locations you will visit on the Good Mood SafariŽ include:
Nan Tien Temple
Nan Tien literally means 'Paradise of the South' and is the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Good Mood SafariŽ will allow you the opportunity to slow down and experience a mindfulness meditation and thai chi lesson with one of the Nan Tien Temple nuns.
Jamberoo Abbey
The Jamberoo Abbey is set on eighty hectares of bush property, nestled on a stunning mountain top. The Abbey buildings, surrounded by bush and sweeping paddocks, look out to panoramic views over the New South Wales South Coast.
Here, an Abbey nun will share how they find meaning in their lives and encourage you, and your fellow Safari participants, to search for the meaning in your life.
Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk
The Illawarra Fly is a 500 metre long, 25 metre high elevated tree top walk nestled amongst the temperate rainforest of the Southern Highlands.
On the Safari you will take time to soak up the breathtaking beauty of the region from high up on the escarpment as you take a mindfulness walk along the Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk.
Sea Cliff Bridge
The award-winning Sea Cliff Bridge is a 665m bridge that is part of the Grand PAcific Drive. It hangs between the escarpment and the ocean.
Your morning walk on Day 2 will take in the breath taking views from the bridge.
Illawarra Yacht Club
The Illawarra Yacht Club is nestled on the shores of Lake Illawarra and offers a relaxing environment to enjoy the fun side of the Good Mood SafariŽ
Zen Dan Kwan School of Martial Arts
Here you will have the opportunity to find your energetic bug and be instructed in a lesson on martial arts at the Zen Dan Kwan School of Martial Arts.
Accommodation and Meals
Your home while on the Good Mood SafariŽ, will be the luxurious Novotel Northbeach. This four and a half star hotel overlooks Wollongong's famous Northbeach and boasts all the modern amenities you would expect.
Breakfast and lunch are included on Safari days and you will be treated to some great local spots including Austi Beach Cafe, Windjammers, Mountain Top Restaurant and the award winning Diggies cafe.