It’s Time to Discover Well-Being, Aussie & NZ Style
“Nurturing yourself is not selfish - it’s essential to your survival and your well-being”
- Renne Peterson Trudeau -
Taking some time out to refresh and reset is paramount to our health and well-being.
Well-being however does not come in a neat box, it is not a one size fits all scenario. Different styles of wellness practices suit different people. With this in mind we want to share 4 quite different wellness retreat options from Australia & New Zealand.
SOMA, Byron Bay, NSW
The intersection of consciousness, creativity and the art of living.
SOMA
SOMA believe that when you train your mind, the rest will follow. They have created a series of wellness retreats providing a unique space and expert resources to rest, recharge, and renew yourself from the inside out - mind, body, soul.
Soma have designed a series of unique Masterclasses, Vedic meditation and rounding retreats. The wonderful thing about these experiences is that by their completion you’ll be feeling inspired, elevated and completely self-sufficient in these practices which will allow you to enjoy the benefits for life.
Set on an oasis within the Byron Bay hinterland, Soma's accommodation is modern and beautiful, with their grounds being unquestionably magical.
The other unique and amazing offering from SOMA is the ability to take over the whole property at certain times for private groups or families who are looking to relax, either as an exclusive property hire or a private retreat that we can tailor for you. Think personalised generational celebrations full of goodness!
Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, QLD
In a world of busy, Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat stands apart as the wellness destination to soothe your soul and inspire you to live a healthier life.
Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat
Multi award winning and Ecotourism certified, Gwinganna is set on over 200 hectares of lush Queensland hinterland. It is a haven where you can connect with supportive professionals who will teach you resilience in the modern world, how to live a healthier life, reduce stress and enhance healthier ageing.
Whether you are after a 'Time Out Weekend', a 7 night 'Detox Retreat' or a 4 night 'Women's Discovery' program, just to name a few, Gwinganna offers fully inclusive packages ranging from two to seven days in length.
A health retreat stay here combines organic living, movement and relaxation with delicious organic cuisine and vital wellness seminars. Not to mention equine therapy, two infinity edge swimming pools, premium health retreat villas and a stunning Spa Sanctuary, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.
Gaia Retreat, NSW
“Gaia is an unpretentious retreat - a place of heart to reconnect with the land and yourself - barefoot meets Armani we like to call it.”
Olivia Newton-John
Gaia Retreat
Gaia is the only one of our four highlighted retreats that does not have the constraints of set retreat dates, which makes it the perfect pre or post well-being add on to any trip you might be taking.
Based in the Byron Bay hinterland, Gaia Retreat & Spa is Australia’s most awarded boutique lifestyle and wellness Retreat. It gives you complete freedom of choice and flexibility to tailor and personalise your experience.
Whether you are wanting to stay active & energetic, or would prefer some tranquillity, or even a combination of both, Gaia offers it all. Along with beautiful accommodation, you will find a multi-award winning spa, nourishing organic cuisine, and just about anything else your heart desires.
Aro Ha, Glenorchy, New Zealand
Experience a radically different kind of adventure at a multi-award winning retreat where wellness traditions meet luxury.
Aro Ha
For those who are happy to venture slightly further afield, Aro Ha in New Zealand, is a multi-award winning retreat where wellness traditions meet luxury. Salute the rising sun with vinyasa yoga, re-wild yourself in nature, and use a variety of practices to elevate your body and mind. This is a retreat that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and reconnected to the source of wellbeing.
With programs designed to regenerate your body and mind, Aro Ha’s offer is based on research suggesting we can fundamentally transform our physical and emotional health through our daily habits.
A tiny insight into a day at this magical retreat might look something like this; Waking to the beautiful chimes of a Tibetan bowl, you’ll begin your day watching the sunrise over the mountains from the yoga studio. And it only gets better from there. After a perfectly balanced and nourishing breakfast, you’ll have time to explore the beautiful subalpine trails. Mindfulness practices will be interweaved throughout the along with carefully curated activities; from cooking classes to strength training. Then of course you should take some time to unwind in the infrared sauna before your daily massage