Background: Nature-based dementia respite care models have demonstrated positive effects on quality of life (QoL) and overall health outcomes for people living with dementia and their carers; however, evidence within the Australian context remains limited. This paper presents the perspectives and experiences of people living with dementia and their carers accessing the GreenConnect Dementia Respite Project (GreenConnect). GreenConnect was a pilot, co-designed nature-based respite initiative aimed at improving the QoL and social connection for people affected by dementia in rural Victoria. Project implementation commenced in April 2024 and is scheduled to conclude in June 2026. Methods: Seventeen semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants between May and December 2025, at 12 months post-implementation. These interviews explored perspectives on nature-based dementia respite activities and participants' experiences of the project. Qualitative data were analysed thematically using NVivo 15. Results: Our thematic analysis of interview data identified six key themes reflecting participants’ perspectives and experiences of accessing the Project: (1) the value of the nature-based respite model; 2) motivation and support for participation; 3) opportunities for meaningful social engagement; 4) perceived physical and mental health benefits; 5) key enablers; and 6) barriers and challenges. Discussion: Our findings indicate that nature-based dementia respite activities are acceptable to rural-dwelling people affected by dementia, consistent with a person- and caregiver-centred approach. These findings complement the broader evaluation study and inform actionable recommendations, including integrating structured, tailored nature-based activities into rural respite models, providing flexible participation options and utilising local nature spaces to address service gaps.