Top Luxury Wellness Retreats in Australia

Whether you envision yourself basking in the sun, or immersing yourself in some quiet meditation, soothing massages, or a day packed with fun-filled adventure, we’ve got you covered.  Here’s our list of luxury wellness retreats in Australia tucked in some of the most beautiful parts of the country that you can explore to have the heart-filled, relaxing holiday you deserve.

Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat

This world-class sanctuary retreat will leave your soul feeling replenished and rejuvenated. The Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat is located on the breezy mountain tops of Southeast Queensland, surrounded by natural light. Delve deep into this lush haven and disconnect from the world. A stay at Gwinganna will guarantee you a peaceful transformation through a guided journey of health and wellness by using principle techniques that have been practiced for years.

Dine on a delicious array of a wholefood menu and be lulled by soothing massage treatments. Be enriched by a range of wellness seminars, meditations, and demonstrations by expert gurus in a dedicated low-tech environment to help ensure you take care of your body better and give it the deserved love it needs. You will be enchanted by the sights, sounds, and soothing tunes of the luxurious wellness retreat, and we’re certain you will not want to leave.

Elysia Wellness Retreat is by far one of the best lifestyle wellness retreat destinations located in the rolling hills of the Hunter Valley in New South Wales. At Elysia, you can speak to professional masseurs who can assist with customised experiences to meet your desired goals, whether it be a soothing massage or just a day filled with adventure activities on your itinerary. Elysia is the best place to nourish the soul by ensuring you choose the best programs for long-lasting results.

Gaia Retreat and Spa is one of those genuinely magical wellness sanctuaries that you need to experience at least once in your life. Gaia is a secluded sacred space up on the Byron Hinterland in NSW where you can indulge in wonderful treatment packages which can renew, refresh, nourish, and heal your soul. This award-winning luxury escape in NSW is situated on a 20-acre property that offers 22 beautifully appointed rooms, suites and villas, an incredibly relaxing day spa, heated saltwater swimming pool, tennis court, hot-tub spa, sauna, with walking tracks and its own little organic garden. There are a number of rejuvenating treatments and packages which allow you to check in and surrender to the healing energy of the masseur’s soft touch.

The award-winning beachfront resort, Elements of Byron, features 103 private villas surrounded by 20 acres of lush rainforest and wetlands. From peaceful meditation guides to rejuvenating spa therapies or early morning walks, you can immerse yourself in the serenity of the soothing lulls of nature and drift away in an escape all your own. Indulge in a luxury lifestyle where you can practice beachfront yoga, drift away in the float tank, gaze at the stars, or relax in the sauna. The choice is yours! At Elements of Byron, you will be taken you on a journey of wellness where you have the opportunity to disengage and reconnect with nature, making sure you have a pleasant stay at one of the best luxury resorts NSW has to offer.

The Eden Health Retreat is home to some best-practiced therapeutic remedies to wash away the stress of the city’s hustle and bustle. This luxury healing spa offers some of the best recuperative programs that can help you begin your body’s journey to spiritual wellness. It’s tucked away in the lush Currumbin Valley in Queensland, where guests can lie underneath the canopy of trees and relax in luxury and style. An Eden program itinerary can be filled with an energising day of yoga, Pilates, and Qi-gong classes in the state-of-the-art Eden pavilion. Indulge in the experience of nourishing gourmet meals cooked by chefs who will cater to your everyday needs. Whether you choose to stay for a few nights or a week, you will leave Eden feeling rested and restored.

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