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.

✨ Healing happens where the ocean meets the horse. Discover how beach + horse therapy can restore calm, confidence & connection. 👉 Read more on our blog.

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