5 unique experiences for a digital detox

The easiest way to begin a digital detox is by removing all temptation and the best way to do that? Take yourself deep into the outback where the lack of phone service means you can’t use your phone even if you wanted to. Leave your devices behind as you spend three days trekking through the Flinders Ranges (Ikara) connecting with nature where the only distractions are red kangaroos, emus and stunning views.

After walking between 9 - 12km each day, you’ll retreat to your luxury eco-villa for a hearty meal and a breathtaking sunset over the desert. And, if that wasn’t enough, you’ll even be treated to a helicopter ride to the top of the Chace Range which we guarantee will make you forget all about those pesky emails waiting for you down below.

Trade text messages for tranquility and take to the water for a wellness-focused canoe experience. This full day tour will take you on a gentle paddle through Shoalhaven Gorge, passing by incredible waterfalls, swimming holes and wildlife as you cruise beneath the sandstone cliffs.

Awareness is a key theme here and you’ll be guided along the way to stop and observe the world around you in moments of grounding and gratitude - It’s the perfect blend of mental and physical wellness.

Our tip: Opt to do this as a winter activity. Not only will it get you out of the house in the cooler months but you’ll also get to witness a stunning sunset at the end of your paddle.

Set your out of office and head for the ultimate wellness escape in the luscious forests of Tasmania (Lutrawita) for a bike ride like no other. You’ll have no time to worry about your notifications over these three days because you’ll be too busy pedalling along the world-acclaimed Blue Derby Mountain Bike trail.

Expect to get your legs pumping and your heart rate up, but don’t worry, you’ll be very well rewarded with delicious local produce in the form of picnic lunches and gourmet dinners and will be well rested after two nights in your luxury eco pod.

Every year, come September, wildflowers spread across Western Australia blanketing parts of the state in vibrant colours. If you’re looking to unplug, join Erika from Edgewalkers for a five day guided hike through Esperance’s (Kepa Kurl) diverging landscapes where WA’s wildflowers are in full bloom leaving you with only one reason to pull out your phone - to take photos.

Over the course of this wellness escape, you’ll tick off five separate walks with a chance to debrief each night with fellow hikers over a hearty vegetarian meal.

Over the past few years, we’ve come to realise the extraordinary benefits of forest bathing. Lower heart rate, reduced stress and increased immunity are just some of the ways slowing down in nature can present in the body and that’s exactly what this overnight experience in the Otway National Park focuses on.

Mostly self-guided, you’re encouraged to journal, meditate, practice yoga or walk amongst the greenery before retreating to relax in your private outdoor spa, leaving the rush of the city-world behind. Accredited by the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA), you can be assured you’ll leave feeling rejuvenated and with a fresh sense of creativity and productivity.