About Positive Energy Adventures & Retreats

Meet the Team

Positive Energy Adventures & Retreats was founded by dynamic duo Peta Alexopoulos and Belinda Johnson, two local and like-minded women from the Mid North Coast. As pioneers in wellness tourism, they deliver award-winning, eco-accredited experiences that blend movement, nature and human connection. Their immersive retreats are shared across the Mid North Coast, North Coast, Byron Bay and Sydney, as well as select destinations beyond, supporting people to step out of autopilot and reconnect through the power of the outdoors.

Peta Alexopoulos

Owner/Guide

Peta has over twenty years’ experience in management and organising events. She has also wealth of knowledge in health, working with people and understanding their needs, owning and managing a busy medical practice for over twelve years.

Peta has immersed herself within her local community of the Mid North Coast NSW, bringing together her professional event management experience, her passion within the health and wellbeing industry, and her love for the outdoors and hiking to Positive Energy Adventures & Retreats.

For more than 18 years, Peta has enjoyed living on the Mid North Coast, hiking locally and exploring many of Australia’s popular tracks. In her spare time, she also enjoys making the most of life’s beauty and experiences, such as, watching and photographing sunrises, swimming in the ocean, practising Yoga and Pilates, spending time with family and friends, exploring and engaging with the community as volunteer and fundraising for many charities.

Peta has a passion for nature, people and providing exceptional experiences. Peta spends much of her free time researching and finding great locations and ideas for us to explore to create special moments to make memories at Positive Energy Adventures & Retreats.

Credentials

B.Economics USyd (Management & Economics)
350-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher | Registered Level 1 Teacher, Yin Yoga Certified Instructor, Sound Practioner, Advanced Yoga Nidra & Mindfulness
NSW National Parks EcoPass

HLTAID003 Provide first aid
HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITHFAB002 - Provide responsible service of alcohol (RSA - NSW)
Allergen Management
Bronze Medallion - PUA20119 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
Certified PADI Open Water Diver (OW)

Belinda Johnson

Owner/Guide

Belinda is an outdoor professional who has enjoyed a lifelong career as an athlete and years of experience in multisport coaching. She brings with her years of coaching experience and thoroughly enjoys helping others, from beginners to the elite, achieve their goals.

Belinda has lived along the coast of regional NSW her whole life and loves being amongst the elements. An ocean swimmer, a former Kellogg’s Nutrigrain and Uncle Toby’s Ironwoman series competitor and a Triathlete, Belinda knows what it takes to enjoy and make the most of the outdoors.

Belinda has a fun, welcoming and bubbly personality and a wealth of knowledge in outdoor sports, body rehabilitation and connecting mind and body. Her sporting involvement naturally led her to the study of preventative and restorative measures to improve the body’s performance and recovery. Belinda boasts over twenty years’ experience as a remedial massage therapist and more recently is the owner and founder of the bespoke Pilates studio in Port Macquarie.

Her experience in the outdoors and working with bodies is second to none when it comes to making the most of your expedition at Positive Energy Adventures & Retreats.

Credentials

Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT52015
Level 1 Strength and Conditioning
NSW National Parks EcoPass

HLTAID003 Provide first aid
HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support
Studio Pilates Mat Work, Reformer, Wunda Chair, Cadilac Certificates
Studio Pilates Ball, Band and Circle Certificate
Studio Pilates Pregnancy Certificate
Bronze Medallion - PUA20119 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)

Sustainable Travel, Eco Tourism & Respecting our Culture

Our commitment to respecting our culture & land

Positive Energy Adventures & Retreats collaborates with Aunty Rhonda Radley, Birpai/ Dhanggati/Dunghutti women, Community Elder.

Rhonda is a strong Aboriginal woman with family and cultural ties to the Birpai/ Dhanggati/Dunghutti nations. She was born on her grandfather’s traditional country, Port Macquarie, and lives between Port Macquarie and Kempsey NSW.

Aunty Rhonda shares stories from the heart from her, and her ancestor’s connection to the land, whilst journeying with us along the hike. Showing how we can care for country through her stories, and thus the country caring for us into future generations, whilst learning more about the Aboriginal languages, cultures, history and contemporary realities.

Aunty Rhonda has received state, regional and local awards for her achievement in Aboriginal Education and community work. She is on a number of community organisation’s boards and regularly volunteers her time to the betterment of the community.

Our commitment to sustainable travel

Sustainable Tourism Accreditation

Positive Energy Adventures & Retreats is proudly Sustainable Tourism Accredited, recognising our commitment to responsible, low-impact travel.

What this means:

We minimise our impact on natural environments

We respect local communities and culture

We work with aligned, eco-conscious partners

We create meaningful, nature-based experiences

Sustainability is at the core of every retreat supporting both your wellbeing and the places we explore.

Vision & Values

Sustainability Commitment

At Positive Energy Adventures & Retreats, sustainability is embedded in every experience we design and deliver.

We are proud to be an EcoPass-accredited National Parks operator and a Quality Tourism accredited business, aligning with recognised environmental and industry standards.

Our Philosophy

Take people into nature, while protecting it.

We create immersive wellness experiences that:

Respect and protect natural environments

Support wellbeing through connection

Encourage conscious, low-impact travel

Low-Impact Approach

Small, curated group sizes

Minimal-waste retreat delivery

Digital-first operations

Eco-conscious partners and venues

Nature-Led Experiences

Guided hikes in protected landscapes

Ocean and coastal immersion

Outdoor yoga, movement and sound

All delivered in line with environmental and National Parks guidelines.

Community & Climate

We support local communities and aim to reduce our footprint through thoughtful design, longer stays, and ongoing improvement.

Our Commitment

Sustainability is an ongoing journey.

We are committed to responsible tourism, continuous improvement, and protecting the environments we operate within.

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Who We Work With

Big Hill Beach Cottages

Big Hill Cottages is set on 6.4 beautiful hectares of quiet natural beauty, opposite Big Hill Beach. There is a combination of luxury furnished bell tents and cottages available. The cottages are only a short drive to Crescent Head. There is no mobile phone reception on the property, but you can get signal at the beach nearby.

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The Stylish Camping Company

Creating and designing beautiful canvas bell tents and pop up glamping in the Mid North Coast. Australia’s Bell Tent specialist providing the perfect platform for the unique outdoor experience to our Positive Energy Adventures & Retreats.

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HEAT + EAT by Agostina – Retreat Catering Made Easy

At Positive Energy, we’re all about creating space for presence, connection, and care. That’s why we’ve partnered with Agostina to bring you their HEAT + EAT range, nourishing, chef-prepared meals designed to make retreat life simple.

Delicious, high-quality food that’s ready when you are. No fuss, no stress, just heat, eat, and get back to what matters most: your retreat experience.

Because the energy you bring starts with how you’re fed.

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Indulgence Tours

Based in Port Macquarie, Nadia & Ian, offer both day and multi-day tours and transfers to many areas, including Mid North Coast, Hunter Valley and New England regions.

Eco Pass certified, fully licensed and insured. All vehicles have GPS tracking and communication devices for added peace of mind.

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