Team Activities.

All walks are loop walks and range from easy to medium for persons of average fitness. Duration estimates are approximate. Runners or walking shoes required. Bottled water and sunscreen supplied.
Walks can be either guided personally by Secret Forest Walks, or by your personnel with a specially programmed Secret Forest Walks GPS unit. Conditions apply.

@ Hepburn Springs.
‘The Bridges of Hepburn County’.
Duration. 1 hour.

A 3.2km – 4.2km easy/medium walk tours the classic Hepburn Springs Reserve, home of mineral water and the famous Hepburn Springs Bath house. Along the way is the historic Old Hepburn swimming pool, forest reserve and the village like built environment of Hepburn Springs. The walk is linked by three uniquely interesting foot bridges, each with a story to tell.

Integrates well with ‘The Safe’, Mineral Water Masterclass and Lawn game.

Forest Ramble and Springs Tour.
Duration: 1 ½ hour

Encounter the northern Wombat Forest directly from the Hepburn springs Reserve. Winding, moderately hilly trails skirt mining remnants and winter creeks. The hidden Argyle Mineral Spring will quench the thirst before taking in an extended ridgeline views to Mt Franklin (Lalgambook), as well as climbing the Hepburn lookout for extensive tree line views. Can be shortened. Longer hikes also available.

Integrates well with Mineral Water Masterclass and Team Olympics.

@ Lake Daylesford.
The Great Lakes Walk.
Duration. 2 Hours.

Linking Lake Daylesford with it’s upstream sister, Jubilee Lake via forest tracks, this walk encompasses two beautiful bodies of water and includes a tour through the richly historic and environmental success story, Cornish Hill, via remarkable rail cuttings, spillway and timber bridges. Can be shortened.

Integrates well with Lawn Games.

Duration, 45 mins appx. 

The Treasure Hunt is based at the Hepburn Springs Mineral Water Reserve, just a few minutes on foot from The Mineral Springs Hotel, Bellinzona, Amalfi, The Oxford and other venues bordering the Springs Reserve.

Using our specially programmed Garmin GPS units, in teams of 3 – 4, you’ll be hunting for a series of hidden marker posts around a picturesque forest track adjoining the Reserve. At the marker posts you’ll find clue cards which will test your knowledge and your wits. Get it right, and you’ll progressively discover the combination to a locked ‘Safe’ (also hidden). When teams find and open their ‘Safe’, there’s always a sense of joint achievement and a cheer, plus the enjoyment of the sweet prizes within. The activity can be tailored to include quizzes, reflections and talking points from your conference or organisation.

The Treasure Hunt is a 2.4 km circuit and is rated easy to moderate for people of good general health and mobility. The terrain is moderately hilly with uneven paths.

Rachel K from Kinematics said: Our team of 24 did the GPS Treasure Hunt during a work retreat, and it was the highlight of the weekend! Brendan and his team were incredibly organised and easy to communicate with beforehand, ensuring everything ran smoothly. We even enjoyed some mineral water tasting and learned more about Hepburn Springs as a bonus! Highly recommend this experience for anyone looking to build team spirit and have a lot of fun along the way!    Google reviews. November 2024

Integrates well with Mineral Water Masterclass, Lawn games and Bridges of Hepburn County guided walk.

Lake Daylesford 
Duration. 1 ½ hours appx.

Like a high tech treasure hunt, in small teams you’ll be searching for twelve special markers concealed around beautiful Lake Daylesford and Central Mineral Springs, using our specially programmed Garmin GPS units. At the marker you’ll find clue cards which will test your knowledge and your wits. Get it right, and you’ll progressively discover the combination to a locked ‘Safe’ (also hidden). When teams find and open their ‘Safe’, there’s always a fun sense achievement and a big cheer, plus the enjoyment of the sweet prizes within. Amp up the fun with impromptu musical, artistic and costume challenges, plus there’s mineral water to sample.  The Treasure Hunt is completely engaging and a touch competitive and is an ideal way to create introductions and interactions. Can be tailored to include activities, prompts or talking points relevant to your conference themes.

The Treasure Hunt is a picturesque 4.5 km circuit and is rated easy to moderate for people in good general health and mobility. The terrain is mainly even with established paths.

Kirtana D- Social Group, said; ‘We were a group of 14 adults who thoroughly enjoyed our GPS treasure hunt around Lake Daylesford and surrounds. A fun way to explore the area and get some exercise!! Brendan was a great host and organiser !
Everyone in our group joins me in recommending this activity! Google reviews 2023.

Duration, 1 hour.
(Hepburn Springs only)

You’ll be introduced to the official criteria by which mineral water is classed by, such as effervescence, hardness/softness and chalybeate. We taste test four separate mineral water springs at the Hepburn Springs Reserve where teams discuss, compare and record their impressions. At the conclusion, the official analysis is revealed. Whose taste impressions aligned best with the official analysis? What are the views of those whose impressions differed? Should bragging rights be conferred? The only certainty is that no one will be sent home!

Integrates well with The Safe, Lawn Games, Bridges of Hepburn County and Forest Ramble guided walks.

Duration, 90 minutes appx.

The Team Olympics is an unpredictable ramble around a challenging forest trail circuit to a tall lookout tower. You’ll need to be on the lookout for coloured marker ribbons secreted alongside the trail which will set tasks for your team to complete. Build a hut? Create a portrait? Solve cryptic clues? Make a paper plane to launch off the tower? How about some high up target practice? Everyone is needed and everyone gets a laugh. Ideal for 8 to 12 people of good health and mobility, divided into two teams.

Jacqui W from BetterAim said: ‘Brendan tailored a team building event to our timeframe and expectations. Our team of 11 enjoyed a 2.5 hour event that included mineral water tasting, outdoor Olympics, and to finish up a Kubbs game. Brendan was fantastic to deal with and very flexible with the program to not only suit our needs, but to ensure we could fit in a bit of everything during our event. Brendan was very knowledgeable about the local area and ensured all of our team enjoyed the event’. November 2024.  TripAdvisor.

Combines well with Kubbs and Lawn games.

Duration, ½ hour.

Favoured locations are at the Hepburn Springs Reserve, the historic Old Hepburn Pool and a secret location at Lake Daylesford.

Games include Kubbs (rhymes with ‘tubes’) a Swedish throwing game, sometimes known as Viking Chess.

The Pipeline Challenge needs everyone to fit together to let the ball bearing travel from the first to last person and into the waiting cup.

There are various physical challenges from Tug o’ War to balancing acts.
All low impact but plenty of fun, and we’re open to suggestions.

Integrates well with The Safe, GPS Treasure Hunt and Great Lakes guided walk.