Gaia Retreat & Spa, Byron Bay, New South Wales © Gaia Retreat & Spa
Australia’s best health and wellness retreats
Revive, refresh or simply chill out at these outstanding health and wellness retreats around Australia.
Wade into the healing waters of Victoria's spa country at Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa. The historic spa, built in 1895, is today a thoroughly modern affair, complete with mineral relaxation and salt therapy pools as well as private tubs. Indulge in the Rejuvenating Retreat and spend two nights in pure bliss. During your stay, visit nearby mineral springs enriched with potassium, magnesium, silica and chloride.
Just three hours south of Western Australia’s famous Margaret River is the picturesque town of Yallingup, home to the stunning Injidup Spa Retreat. The retreat features ten adult-only villas, with nothing to interrupt the path from your door to the ocean. The combination of yoga, spa treatments and mood-boosting coastal nature will have you feeling enriched in both body and soul.
Spend seven indulgent days amid the serenity of the Gold Coast Hinterland at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat. A week-long detox retreat in this natural oasis focuses on rebuilding health and wellness, from gut-healing organic meals to calming meditation and massages. Try the ancient art of qi gong as the sun rises, wander nearby walking trails or join a dance class to get your heart racing.
A three-night getaway at Harmony Hill Health Retreat, just a 30-minute drive from Hobart, will leave you feeling a little lighter. Settle into your two-storey eco cottage where a spa bath awaits in a striking glass-walled sunroom. Expect all meals to be delivered fresh to your door, where you can savour each bite between rejuvenating spa treatments, quiet hikes in the forest and guided meditation.
Gaia Retreat & Spa, in the lush Byron Bay hinterland, comes with a celebrity connection. Co-founded by Grease star Olivia Newton-John, the retreat champions physical and mental tranquillity through nourishing meals, soothing spa treatments and top-notch fitness facilities. Be sure to take full advantage of your personal wellness consultation, spa voucher and morning yoga sessions.
Set within the ancient Daintree Rainforest, Daintree Ecolodge and Spa harnesses the wisdom of the local Indigenous culture. The treatment menu here was developed with approval from the Elders of the local Kuku Yalanji people. Using 100 percent natural ingredients, the spa exudes harmony with nature. Relax under the rustling canopy with the Into the Wilde package, which includes a leisurely rainforest walk and sunset river cruise.
