Australia's Best Wellness Weekends - BodyandSoul.com.au
- steveyarena
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
'Byron Bay might be Australia’s wellness poster child, but there’s so much goodness inland, too. The hinterland serves up fresh rainforest air, bucolic green pastures, crystal gardens, charming bohemian towns and more wellness retreats than you can shake a yoga mat at.
Luxe heavy-hitters include Gaia Retreat (global award-winner co-founded by Olivia Newton-John) and Soma Byron (yep, from Nine Perfect Strangers) – the former including the likes of chef-made meals and energy healings, the latter yoga and meditation in geodesic domes. For an earthy and unforgettable weekend, South Ballina’s Sugar Beach Ranch is a 60-acre hidden paradise centred around the healing power of horses. There are one-day Equine Therapy retreats or three-day women's ‘Sweet Retreats’ spanning meditation, breathwork, painting, sound-bowl healing, fire ceremony and connecting with the ranch’s gorgeous herd. Shift gears in Mullumbimby with a fun, social de-stress at The Banya – a Russian-inspired bathhouse with magnesium-enriched pools, massage rooms and scrumptious food. '
We’re incredibly proud to see Sugar Beach Ranch recognised alongside some of the world’s leading wellness destinations. To be featured among iconic retreats like Gaia and Soma is a true honour — and a reflection of the heart we pour into every experience here on the coast. Our new Equine Wellness Packages celebrate what makes this place so special: connection, calm, and the healing rhythm of nature. Guided by Equine Wellness practitioner Maxime Willems, these experiences invite guests to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover their natural balance through the gentle presence of our horses and the grounding energy of our ocean-front home. It’s more than a getaway — it’s a return to yourself.
Click here if you would like to learn more about our EQUINE WELLNESS stays for one night or a week.
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