The Best Wellness Stays in Australia

Capella Sydney

Since Sydney is an international airline hub, many flights route through here. What could be better than a world-class massage when you’re fighting jet lag? An urban sanctuary with innovative wellness offerings, Capella Sydney’s Auriga Spa is a luxe refuge in the city.

Following an extensive renovation, the heritage-listed property now boasts a spectacular wellness center. Here, guests can discover heated indoor pools, steam rooms, saunas, experiential showers, ice fountains, and a yoga platform.

Wellness tip: In-house guests can enjoy an exclusive series of 20-minute Pilates workouts, filmed on-site at Capella Sydney in collaboration with Aussie fitness brand Fluidform.

Silky Oaks Lodge

Nestled in the heart of the ancient Daintree Rainforest, Silky Oaks Lodge is more than just a luxury retreat—it’s a wellness sanctuary. At its center is the Healing Waters Spa, inspired by Indigenous beliefs in the Mossman River’s renewing power.

The spa has six treatment rooms with views into the rainforest or river and uses plant-based botanical skincare. Treatments are performed with the Australian-made alkeme skin care range, crafted in small batches by Aphra Skye Heron, honoring age-old healing traditions from Australia’s First Nations people.

Wellness tip: For those seeking deeper connection, the lodge runs immersive wellness retreats that include daily yoga, breathwork, rainforest bathing, guided walks through Mossman Gorge, and mornings of forest meditation.

Longitude 131

Set among the red dunes of Australia’s Red Centre, Spa Kinara at Longitude 131° offers guests a serene, spiritually grounded retreat under the vast sky. The spa menu uses native botanicals and "bush medicine"—think Kakadu plum, desert lime, scented emu bush, Australian yellow clay, and desert salts.

Beyond treatments, the wellness facilities feature architecture inspired by traditional Aboriginal shelters, and guests are greeted with authentic welcome ceremonies. This beautiful connection to culture and country truly enhances the remote, majestic setting.

Wellness tip: Take part in Spa Kinara’s Signature Ceremonies for a transformative wellness experience. Ranging from two to three hours, these decadent spa journeys nourish the body and soul with native plants, massage, and traditional healing methods.

qualia, Great Barrier Reef

Nestled in the Whitsundays on Hamilton Island, Spa qualia elevates wellness with a sensory journey inspired by its coral reef surroundings and tropical island setting.Their indulgent treatments include the “Whitsunday Escape,” which layers exfoliation, mud wrap, rain shower, and a marine mineral facial.
The spa uses luxe Australian skincare lines like Sodashi and LaGaia with a focus on natural, coastal botanicals. Outside of treatments, you can unwind by the Pebble Beach infinity pool, enjoy ocean breezes in quiet private cabanas, join gentle yoga or holistic therapies, and dine ethically in waterfront restaurants.

Wellness tip: Between spa treatments, experience the turquoise beauty of the Great Barrier Reef by sea or air. "Journey to the Heart" is an iconic adventure ​​by helicopter flight over Whitehaven Beach to the private Heart Island helipad.

Saffire Freycinet

Perched on Tasmania’s pristine eastern coast inside Freycinet National Park, Saffire Freycinet is the epitome of all-inclusive luxury and spa serenity. The Day Spa sanctuary is designed for rest and renewal, where you can indulge in treatments inspired by Tasmania’s natural environment, all while overlooking the iconic Hazards mountains.

Choose from deeply restorative massages, holistic body rituals and facials, or something tailored for jet lag recovery; then balance it all with complementary wellbeing options including yoga, kayaking, and scenic coastal walks.

Wellness tip: Saffire Freycinet is one of Australia’s rare all-inclusive stays. While spa treatments are not included, take advantage of Saffire’s robust menu of guided adventures. Explore a Freycinet oyster farm, search for the elusive Tasmanian devil, or visit the Waub's Harbour Distillery for a taste of local whiskey.

Fora’s hospitality partnerships within Australia allow us to enhance your stay with a suite of complimentary client perks. These vary by property, but often include room upgrades, generous dining credits, complimentary spa treatments, daily gourmet breakfast, and extended check-in/out. Ready to plan your dream escape to Australia? Please reach out to schedule a complimentary 30-minute discovery call.

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