Discover why Sugar Beach Ranch in South Ballina is being recognised alongside the world’s best wellness resorts. Our new Equine Wellness Packages combine slow living, ocean-side tranquillity, and guided horse-human connection with practitioner Maxime Willems. Relax, recharge, and rediscover balance through nature’s playground—where the paddocks meet the sea.

Sugar Beach Ranch and Maxime Willems - Therapy and Training, WIN SILVER for Wellness Tourism at North Coast Tourism Awards on 1st August 2024. We are thrilled to announce that we have won silver for wellness tourism at the North Coast Tourism awards. Maxime and Stevey have been working together for only a few years an have achieved so much together already. This recognition is beyond exciting and is a testament to the team we have working at the ranch. Here to GOLD in 2025..

VOTED No.1 By EAT LIVE ESCAPE 1. Sugar Beach Ranch Byron Bay This unique journey will have you embarking on a pathway of rewilding and connection in the heart of Ballina, NSW. Sugar Beach Ranch, which was founded by the late music industry legend Chris Murphy OAM, has opened to the public, both with an Airbnb offering, and with their new Sweet Retreats. The retreat concept was created by Stevey Arena, Chris’ daughter who has recently taken over the ranch. Together with Maxime