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For your next holiday, let relaxation take centre stage. From luxury wellness retreats to nature-based escapes and secluded beach getaways, these are the best spots in Australia to embrace peace, rest and rejuvenation.
New South Wales
Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows
Up north, magical getaways like Avoca Beach, the famous Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour and Caves Beach provide the perfect backdrop for a relaxing getaway. Treat yourself to a Hamptons-style stay at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows – the ultimate escape from daily life with villas and suites boasting expansive ocean views and onsite dining with fresh seafood.
Elysia Wellness Retreat
The Hunter Valley‘s vineyards and boutique spas create a laid-back oasis in the heart of New South Wales. Two hours north of Sydney lies one of Australia’s leading wellness sanctuaries, Elysia Wellness Retreat. Enjoy wellness classes such as life education seminars to learn new wellness behaviours. Serene resort pools and an onsite spa offering deluxe treatments like hot stone massages and body rituals await – including massages with chakra-aligned essential oil blends and healing crystals. All-inclusive dining upgrades are also available with nutritional meals and daily wellness activities such as yoga and tennis.
Victoria
The Mitchelton Hotel Nagambie
Just a 90-minute drive north of Melbourne, enjoy a stay at The Mitchelton Hotel Nagambie – with a spa offering a range of treatments like hot stone and infusion massages, and body wraps. With a cellar door, an art gallery featuring works from Australia’s most revered Indigenous artists and a picturesque atmosphere on the banks of the Goulburn River, this timeless stay will leave you feeling replenished and relaxed.
Queensland
Misty View Cottages Montville
The Sunshine Coast hinterland is home to charming towns like Montville and Maleny, surrounded by rolling hills and rainforest walks. This adults-only retreat offers an idyllic haven for romance in cottages with relaxing hot tubs and crackling fireplaces. Nestled within 20 acres of lush subtropical rainforest, unwind in a place home to art galleries, cosy coffee shops and boutique stores, while enjoying an opportunity to disconnect in a hideaway perfect for complete tranquillity.
Yangaro
The Whitsundays‘ crystal-clear waters and secluded beaches are a tropical haven ideal for relaxation. Airlie Beach, a gateway to the Whitsundays, offers several rejuvenating retreats. A standout is the luxury villas at Yangaro. Treat yourself to a 60-minute thermal therapy session, with a sauna, cold plunge pool, jacuzzi and saltwater pools.
Tasmania
Discovery Resorts – Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain is a must-visit, offering alpine tranquillity with crisp mountain air, reflective lakes and relaxing trails through ancient forests. If you’re seeking that perfect escape in the mountains, look no further than Discovery Resorts – Cradle Mountain, a luxury alpine retreat that’s perfect for unplugging. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be immersed in Tasmanian culture and surrounded by wilderness in premium cabins.
South Australia
Seafront Holiday Park Kangaroo Island
Famed for its raw natural beauty and diverse wildlife, Kangaroo Island invites visitors to unwind on secluded beaches and explore breathtaking clifftop walks. Swap city life for majestic landscapes at this deluxe glamping escape. Feel refreshed in a place surrounded by champagne beaches and rolling pastures, in eco-friendly tents with firepits, kitchenettes and plush bedding.
Western Australia
COMO The Treasury
The spa at this award-winning Perth hotel features a curated selection of treatments designed to rejuvenate your body, with hands-on holistic treatments combining Eastern and Western healing traditions. Feel at ease in the heart of Perth with a heated indoor pool and fitness centre.
Northern Territory
Longitude 131°
Longing for a unique kind of peace? Ancient landscapes and vast open spaces in the Northern Territory create a deep sense of stillness and connection in the country’s heart. At sunrise or sunset, the desert glows with rich, calming colours over Uluru. Longitude 131° is a once-in-a-lifetime stay immersed in the beauty of Uluru, with floor-to-ceiling windows, large balconies and daybeds.
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