6 top wellness retreats for women in South Australia

Held in the vast, open and sacred land of Ikara-Flinders Ranges, this four day, three night all inclusive retreat with Active Rest Retreats will leave you feeling grounded, connected and restored. Each morning on the Wilpena Women’s Weekend you’ll wake up in your own luxurious glamping tent before joining your group of like-minded women to embark on the adventures of the day.

These range from guided bush walks and sacred cultural experiences to meditation and breathwork sessions, teaching you techniques that you can easily embed in the craziness of your day-to-day life.

You don’t need to venture completely off-grid to enjoy the benefits of a retreat. Situated on the outskirts of Adelaide’s CBD, Davaar House will have you feeling a million miles away without ever leaving the city.

Operating within a gorgeous heritage mansion, this 5-hour ‘Retreat Day’ escape will take you through oxygen therapy, lymphatic massage, infrared saunas and float therapy to completely reset and revive.

The Barossa is well known as a wine producing region, and it is also the home to the team at Beyond Wellness. They host some of the best wellness retreats in South Australia that are designed to nourish your mind, body, and spirit.

Imagine luxury accommodation, mindful walks, spa treatments, sound baths, breathwork, yoga and chef-prepared meals. From the moment you arrive, they take care of every detail, so you can just settle in, relax and enjoy.

If you prefer a less structured getaway, escape to the wildly beautiful Coorong Region for a relaxing Nature Retreat at Coorong.life. Just two hours south-east of Adelaide, you’ll find your custom built and secluded ‘Kip Pod’ where you’ll sleep, cook and unwind from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Choose from 3, 4 or 7 nights and fill your time however you like. Take up painting or photography, walk along the nearby sand dunes or, if you have one, BYO kayak or stand up paddleboard and go for an adventure along the waterways.

Our tip: Use this two-night stay as a chance to ingrain a meditation practice into your daily routine. It’s been proven that meditation for women can improve your mood and help you to remain focused and present (despite that ever-growing to-do list) and benefits can be seen with just a few minutes a day.

Any retreat that begins immediately with yoga or a massage followed by a delicious dinner to bond with your fellow attendees is always going to make the list. This two-night Wellness Weekend with Experience Melrose in the Flinders Ranges offers a range of activities intended to help you slow down and recalibrate.

Daily movement is an important part of the weekend focusing on yoga for hormone balance and calming of the mind. You’ll then have the option of a calming forest bathing or art experience or continue to pump the heart rate with a bike ride.

Our tip: Challenge yourself to the Alligator Gorge Hike in Mount Remarkable National Park. Nothing builds new friendships faster than encouraging one another up a rocky hill

Breathwork and Ayurveda go hand in hand so when it comes to meditation retreats in South Australia, you can’t look past this nurturing three day Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Retreat. Led by an expert team of Ayurvedic doctors, you’ll be educated on the best diet and lifestyle practices for your dosha (body type) and daily yoga and breathwork will help balance your internal dialogue.

You’ll be fully immersed in the culture of this ancient Indian science, spending your time at Ayurveda Village and cooking from the food grown in their community garden. We loved filming part of an episode of Well Traveller TV Series 1 at Ayurveda Village and you can watch it Here.

Our tip: Take the time to really absorb the knowledge of these principles to integrate them into your daily life. The weekend away is great for a kick-start into health, the real benefits come from a long-term commitment to these practices.