4 of Australia’s favourite yoga retreats

For those looking to combine luxury with nature, Replenish Health and Wellbeing Retreat at Great Ocean Road Resort is a perfect choice - especially if you want to include a little pampering.

Offering sessions on building a positive mindset, managing stress, and improving your nutritional health, this hidden coastal retreat located along the coast lets guests undertake the path to mindfulness peacefully.

Recharge at the spa after an immersive yoga session, and then head on over to the resort’s luxurious restaurant that sets a standard for fine dining with exquisite meals. As you create connections with like-minded strangers from all walks of life and bond over laughs and much-needed therapy for the soul, you’ll leave feeling more connected to yourself and the world around you than ever before.

Countless packages for all occasions are available so you’re bound to find one that suits including special retreats tailored for families, corporates, and people of all ages and genders.

If you, like most, find it hard to disconnect from the world and unwind from routine, you might find the Yoga and Wellness Glamping Adventure by Untamed Escapes the perfect retreat for you.

Tailored to refresh you, physically, mentally and emotionally, this glamping experience takes place over three nights and four days, guests will find themselves relaxing in beautiful bell tents on a lush permaculture farm, dining from the onsite food gardens and Farm Cafe and stretching in the yoga barn.

The retreat offers many activities, including forest walks, SUP yoga, meditation, sound healing sessions, and hikes on the Cape to Cape Track and at Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.

A favourite wellness retreat in Australia among foodies, the program also includes a spice masterclass, sourdough workshop, and tours of Giniversity and notable vineyards, where those with wandering taste buds and a passion for trying foods will be able to indulge in exquisite wines and cheeses.

When you start thinking about a fabulous wellness retreat in Australia, you’re not alone if your first thought went to Byron Bay. This rural town in Northern New South Wales has made a name for itself as a mecca in health, wellbeing, and spirituality. So, it’s no surprise that one of our picks is a yoga retreat in Byron Bay. Focusing on all forms of yoga, this four-day escape at Blue Green Sanctuary includes daily practice, breathwork and meditation, as well as optional spa treatments all in the privacy of the Byron Hinterland.

Your body will be nourished with gourmet, plant-based meals following the traditional yogi diet that focuses on wholefoods to heal and nurture.

This retreat is perfect for those who want to delve deeper into their personal development as well as their understanding of this time-honoured practice.

How about a wellness experience in South Australia’s premier wine region?

Tucked in the heart of the Barossa, Beyond Wellness offers a variety of two-night escapes with tailored activities to guarantee you head home feeling your absolute best. Of course there’s yoga and meditation, but why not take it to the next level and finish your session with a therapeutic massage performed in the comfort of your luxury abode?

And while that’s all fine and dandy, wellness at Beyond Wellness means more than just relaxing. They also offer unique experiences designed to elevate your wellbeing by getting you out in nature. From picnics and breathwork to forest hikes and helicopter rides, there’s something for every level of adrenaline junkie.