Wellbeing Walk & Lunch Sydney | War Widows, Defence & Veteran Families

A relaxing outdoor wellbeing activity for war widows, defence and veteran families

This wellbeing walk and lunch in Sydney is for war widows and the families of current and former serving Defence members. Veteran families often navigate the long-term impacts of Defence life, including relocations, deployments, transition out of service and caring responsibilities. This in-person wellbeing activity offers adults and children (with supervision) an opportunity to step away from daily demands and participate in a supportive, family-friendly experience.

Outdoor movement and shared experiences can play an important role in supporting wellbeing and social connection. Held within the Botanical Gardens Sydney, this activity encourages gentle walking, meaningful conversation and time in nature, creating a relaxed setting for veteran families to focus on self-care while connecting with others who understand the unique challenges of Defence life.

Wellbeing walk and lunch

War widows, defence and veteran families are invited to come together for a relaxing wellbeing walk in the Botanical Gardens Sydney. This walk will begin and end at Piccolo Me with lunch provided at the end of the walk to continue connecting. We will walk along the harbours edge gazing out across the harbour and over the city. We will spend time exploring the local flora and fauna as we make our way around the gardens.

Wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing. This includes but is not limited to; a hat, sunscreen, enclosed shoes that provide effective support to walk a moderate distance. Also, consider wearing long sleeves and pants to reduce the risk of sun exposure and if necessary, wet weather gear which may include a rain jacket.

How to get there:

The Botanical Gardens Sydney are easily accessible from Martin Place, Circular Quay, Wynyard, or Townhall Station’s. Make your way to Piccolo Me Cafe near the entrance to the gardens on Macquarie Street, look for the yellow umbrellas (see image below). We will follow the marked paths through the gardens and around the harbour so that all are able to participate safely.

There is no cost for this activity. Your guided walking tour and lunch will be covered by Families of Veterans Guild.

Previous attendees to wellbeing activities said “I just wanted to express my gratitude for being able to connect with such a wonderful group. It was such a great opportunity to do a self-care activity and get to know some of the other attendees at the same time.”

Event information

Location: Meet at Piccolo Me, Botanical Gardens, Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000 (Piccolo Me | Botanic Gardens of Sydney)
Date and Time: Friday 6 February 2026, 10am-12pm.
Registrations: Open NOW. Registrations close 5 February.
Cost: FREE for families of veterans.