Health retreats are a great way to recharge and to take on the world with a renewed attitude and energy. Australia has a lot of outstanding resorts, which offer spa services that one could only imagine.
There is, however, a difference in price points and the quality of services as well. We’ve combined a list of top retreats that have the best overall value and will definitely become your go-to sports for a spa.
The Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat
This particular retreat is located on the Gold Coast and has a long-standing tradition of creating a relaxing and reviving atmosphere. In Gwinganna Retreat, you can try out the ancient art of qigong, which is a form of tai chi, to get some exercise in a relaxing environment. This is a very active retreat compared to what one might have in mind when thinking about a spa retreat. Here you can find 16 hiking tracks, dance classes and a very healthy and refreshing menu. If your idea of relaxation is getting a bit of exercise while enjoying the beautiful view of the pacific ocean, accompanied by balanced, healthy meals, then you should definitely visit Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat.
Daintree Ecolodge and Spa
This retreat is located in the world’s oldest rainforest and is an idyllic place for those seeking some calm, away from busy streets and offices. It is located in Tropical North Queensland. The local Kuku Yalanji tribe was on board with creating a wellness retreat here, so Daintree Ecolodge started offering healing experience that uses 100% natural ingredients. Their most famous experience is Walbul-Walbul, which combines oils and desert salts with a completely unique massage technique that is unique to the location. The spa offers all sorts of relaxing services available, so whatever you may be looking for, you should be able to find it in Daintree.
The Crown Spa
People from all over the world go to the Crown Resorts to try their hand at the famous real money pokies, which have already become an integral part of Australia's culture. The aussie pokies are known all over the world as slot machines, but it is on the green continent that they are elevated to the status of a tourist attraction “must try”. Despite the fact that the whole life in the Crown revolves around the casino games, hotel guests can also relax in the spa. The Crown Spa offers 5-star service, offering a private spa, Swiss shower, steam room, and many other traditional spa services, adding a finer touch to each of these experiences. Here you can also ask for regular salon treatments and enjoy an Aqua retreat as well. The Aqua retreat includes a vitality pool, among many other things. This is one of the most luxurious spas in the world, only using the most exquisite products and offering amazing service. You can also enjoy the other, equally exciting facilities of the Crown Towers, including casinos and restaurants.
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa
Located in Victoria, this spa is home to more than 140 mineral springs and is a great destination for those wanting to connect more closely with nature and get the best of its benefits, in a short amount of time. This is one of the oldest spas in the country that first opened up in 1895 and has been offering its residents communal bathing facilities that offer the best of the mineral relaxation and salt therapy, along with private tubs and outside pools that get you all the benefits of the victoria springs, in the comfort of an outdoor pool. The Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa and its waters are rich with potassium, silica and magnesium, all of which have major health benefits and can help you relax and recharge in no time. Not only is this place great for your wellness, but it also is beautiful, with the impressive scenery where you can go hiking after you’re done with all the spa procedures.
Retreats are a great place to reset and take on the new challenges with a clear head. Australia has a variety of retreats, ranging from luxurious to more nature-based ones, where you can either choose to stay physically active or sit back and enjoy a massage and different spa treatments instead.
