Table 4.

The nodes used in inductive content analysis during the study.

Domain	Nodes	Example sub-nodes	Example responses
Setting attributes	Natural attributes	Birds Other fauna, wildlife Plants, vegetation, flora Flowers, orchids, blossoms Aesthetics, beauty, views Quiet, peace, tranquillity, silence Natural processes, seasonal changes Biodiversity and diversity Creeks, rivers, lakes Beach, ocean, sea Sounds and smells of nature Rocks, cliffs, soils, geology Mountains	“Tall trees attracting native birds, hearing and watching bird activities… Seeing the buds burst into color, smelling the flowering creepers and plants, nature's perfume, habitat for insects and butterflies…” † (Natural attributes; low intensity activities) “Birds and plants are always interesting.” “It's full of native critters; creek systems, caves, waterfalls, billabongs, cliffs, beaches…”
			“The cliffs and hills are a myriad of colors and the views from the top are fantastic. I regularly watch many species of birds including kestrels, peregrine falcons, white-breasted sea eagles, pacific gulls, cormorants, terns, hooded plovers, etc. Brown snakes, lizards, dolphins, NZ fur seals and many other critters, both indigenous and (sadly) exotic.” † (Natural attributes; low intensity activities).
			“I enjoy…the geology, the wildlife, the creeks and rivers. Any weather and season there is always something new.”
			“…take in the sights, smells and sounds - it is a very sensory experience for me.”
	Human-managed attributes	Accessibility and proximity Picnic and BBQ facilities Swimming pools Seating Art and sculptures Toilets Walking and cycling trails Park maintenance, cleanliness Playground or play space	“Close to home, paths allowing easy access.” “Lots of hiking tracks to walk. Facilities like BBQs…” † (Human-managed attributes; moderate intensity activities) “A mixture of special plants, garden art and sculptures…” † (Human-managed attributes; natural attributes) “The athletics field is well maintained.”
			“There are places I like to have coffee, toilets, children's playground, dog poo bags, barbecues, anything you might desire.” † (Human-managed attributes; low intensity activities).
			“Kept tidy and clean, convenient, traffic is minimal and slow…”
Activities	Low intensity activities	Bird watching Picnics/dining Sitting Fishing Reading	“I can watch the birds eating insects and nectar, scratching in the dirt and collecting material to build nests.” † (Low intensity activities; natural attributes).
			“A good place to read books and eat a picnic lunch…”
			“…Sitting in the sun, reading quietly, relaxing and feeling the grass beneath my feet.” † (Low intensity activities; natural attributes, personal benefits).
	Moderate intensity activities	Walking Gardening Cycling Swimming Kayaking	“Hiking, geocaching, kayaking…” “I ride my bike from Paradise to the sea - such fun on the downhill run, though a lift home helps.”
			“I love getting my hands in the dirt and gardening”
			“I love going there for a swim on a hot summer's day.”
	High intensity activities	Sport Running/jogging Mountain Biking	“The ability to have a run around or a kick of the footy.”
			“Good training grounds for running.”
			“Fantastic mountain bike ride up to Cleland…”
Benefits	Personal benefits	Solitude, privacy, escape crowds or city Discovery, exploration, learning Rest and relaxation Improve mood or happiness Spiritual or personal values, connection Nostalgia and memories Physical fitness and exercise Independence, freedom, autonomy Feeling Safe Awe, wonder, marvel	“A chance to escape from a busy and scheduled day-to-day life without phones and screens.” “A sense of being outside the city, personal restoration, exercise.” “Still so much to be explored and discovered…” “…The freedom to explore different footpaths and get lost but always feel safe.” † (Personal benefits; human-managed attributes).
			“Flinders is a spiritual home - wild, silent, magnificent. I connect with God and the traditional owners.” † (Personal benefits; social benefits; natural attributes).
			“…Strong childhood memories, so will always love.”
			“…Sense of awe and wonder they engender. Supports spiritual development… De-stress… Re-energise…Development of wisdom through just being there.”
	Social benefits	Family bonding Be with friends Neighborhood relations Teaching, leading, sharing skills	“…Many afternoon teas shared there with family and friends.” † (Social benefits; low intensity activities).
			“I more easily chat to neighbors if I am in the garden trimming or weeding, so neighborly relations develop naturally.” † (Social benefits; moderate intensity activities).
			“Teaching my kids about nature and instilling in them an appreciation and respect for nature.” † (Social benefits; environmental benefits)
	Environmental benefits	Environmental stewardship	“We feel ourselves to be stewards of this land and the ones to look after it…”
			“I am a bush Carer with Trees For Life there. This means that I have a great emotional attachment to it, what I do by planting trees and removing introduced weeds from it greatly helps local native plant species return.” † (Environmental benefits; personal benefits; natural attributes).
			“Being part of preserving the biodiversity of this area is a huge buzz. Saving the flora and fauna for future generations is very satisfying…” † (Environmental benefits; natural attributes).

^†Denotes an item that was coded into multiple nodes. The nodes are provided in parentheses following the quote.