For early risers and lovers of nature, this ecotherapy program celebrates the natural world at its most serene. Watch the first light stretch across Bribie Island’s beaches, wetlands, and treetops as birds stir and the island wakes.

Gentle walks take you through hidden natural gems, with serene sits along the way to connect with the environment, spot wildlife in their prime, and breathe in the dawn calm. The Island Dawn Nature program is ideal for those who love stillness, nature immersion, and starting the day grounded and inspired. Your morning concludes at a butterfly house – a living, luminous world of colour and quiet transformation, all of its own.

The Quiet Catch Convoy: Each group will need to provide their own vehicles, drivers, and roaming-enabled smartphones. Elissa leads the convoy from location to location, providing occasional live audio commentary throughout. You just follow! Visit our How It Works page for everything you need to know about The Quiet Catch convoy before you book.

Suitable for: Groups of couples, groups of friends, workplaces, and families with older children who enjoy nature and quiet exploration. Not suitable for children 12 and under. For an all-ages program that includes children 12 and under, choose our Island Vibes Discovery Program. Prefer a tailored program or shorter ecotherapy session? View our Tailored Programs and Ecotherapy Sessions.

Accessibility: This ecotherapy program moves slowly and is never strenuous, but does involve walking on sand and uneven ground. For wheelchair-friendly and low-mobility programs, discover our mobility-friendly programs.

Bookings by appointment (Wednesdays and Sundays only)
5.30am: Starts at Buckley’s Hole Birdhide, Bongaree
9.00am: Ends at Bribie Island Butterfly House, Bongaree

Program Highlights

Each ecotherapy program combines fun, discovery, and hands-on experiences:

• Nature: Explore Bribie Island’s hidden gems as ecotherapy practitioner Elissa guides you through forest bathing and morning meditations, all in low-impact, beautiful natural spots. Spot wildlife in their natural habitats and morning rhythms, as we leave nothing but footprints behind.
• Art: Participate in creative activities designed for all ages and skill levels. No experience or knowledge needed – just fun, playful, and interactive art-making, guided by Elissa’s passion for creativity.
• Culture: Learn about the island’s local history, heritage, and community stories, brought to life through Elissa’s social sciences perspective.

Pricing

Pricing is based on the number of guests travelling in each vehicle. Carpool with friends, family, and colleagues to bring the per-person (and planet!) cost down. Min 4, max 16 in a group booking, max 4 vehicles. The more people in a vehicle, the lower the per-person rate:

• $90 per person for 1 guest in one vehicle
• $80 per person for 2–3 guests in one vehicle
• $70 per person for 4–8 guests in one vehicle

For groups of 9 or more travelling in a single vehicle (such as a minibus), please contact us directly to arrange your booking.

Bookings are by appointment, so just contact us now to discuss.

N.B. Butterfly House entry is additional and payable directly to the volunteers upon entry: Adults $12, Concession $10, Child (4–15) $7, Family (2+ 2) $34.