When it comes to wellness retreats in Victoria, Australia – you are spoilt for choice…
Whether you need to relax, detox, meditate or change your nutritional habits – there are plenty of beautiful locations to choose from that are less than a two hours drive from Melbourne.
In fact some of best wellness retreats in Australia, can be found in the state of Victoria.
Here is our guide to choosing the best wellness retreat for your needs:
What Can I Expect from a Wellness Retreat in Victoria?
Being in Victoria, Australia, you can expect great food, world-class health professionals and rolling green hills or beach-side-beauty.
There are several regions such as Daylesford and the Mornington Peninsula that boast large concentrations of natural mineral springs – so if you’re after a spa retreat you won’t be disappointed.
If it is seclusion and romance that you are after, then the lush rolling hills of the Yarra Valley, Macedon Ranges and Dandenong Ranges provide the perfect getaway.
Here are 6 of our favourite Health and Wellness Retreats in Victoria…
Our Top 6 Health and Wellness Retreats in Victoria
Best Spa Retreats in Victoria
Victoria boasts several of the best Spa Retreats in Victoria, some of which are fed by natural mineral springs.
If you are after pure relaxation, healing and indulgence we have handpicked three of the best.
Services and treatments offered at spa retreats include massage, saunas, reflexology, meditation, yoga, face & body treatments…the list goes on.
1. Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat, Hepburn, Victoria
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa Retreat is located in country Victoria, just 75 minutes from Melbourne—in Hepburn Springs near Daylesford.
It is Australia’s authentic Japanese Inn and is the prefect place for those in search of simplicity, peace and quiet.
With its minimalist design, it includes traditional elements such as: shoji screens, tatami mats, yukata robes, a Zen rock garden, bonsai, futon beds and Japanese architecture.
Highlights include traditional Japanese spa and wellness treatments and cuisine.
2. Hepburn Bath House & Spa, Hepburn, Victoria
Discover the healing powers of mineral springs at the Hepburn Bath House & Spa, a luxury health retreat in Victoria.
Opened since 1895, the bath house has been designed for you to relax and reconnect with yourself and nature.
You can participate in a historical bathing ritual, where the bathing water is filled with minerals sourced directly from the Hepburn natural springs.
Retreat packages by the Hepburn Bath house & Spa include scented steam rooms, monsoon showers, spa and other relaxation techniques like swimming in a pool.
They offers accommodation that is comprised of 10 luxury villas with magnificent, serene views over native bushland.
Aside from their mineral-rich water, they are renowned for their beauty and spa therapies.
They offer several mineral bathing, spa experiences and health packages such as a couples escape, a magnesium experience, a mankind ritual and social spa getaways.
If you are looking for a touch of luxury – the Hepburn Bath House & Spa near Daylesford (just 90 minutes from Melbourne) comes highly recommended.
3. Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal, Victoria
The Peninsula Hot Springs is another award-winning natural hot springs and day spa destination and health retreat in Victoria.
They have a unique set up, where the natural thermal mineral waters flow into the many pools and private baths.
If you are after relaxation and rejuvenation, then you can do a lot of that here, whether it be a day visit or a longer wellness retreat stay…
They even have a cafe onsite or you can bring your own feast to enjoy in their picnic area.
They also have onsite accommodation and their wellness retreats can include hot and cold therapy in their state-of-the-art saunas, clay bathing, pilates and yoga.
The Mornington Peninsula hot springs is located just 90 minutes south east of Melbourne.
Best Couples Retreat in Victoria
For couples who would like a relaxing and romantic retreat in paradise, there are several retreats in Victoria specially designed for you.
Here is our favourite wellness retreat in Montrose, Victoria, that offer an adults only couples retreat.
4. Balinese Retreat, Montrose, Victoria
The Balinese Retreat is an adults only retreat located close to Melbourne in the Dandenong Ranges (gateway to the Yarra Valley).
Rejuvenate or spark up your romantic life at this luxurious retreat that provides a tropical resort experience for romantic couples.
The villa offers luxury amenities and a choice of overnight spa packages from one to three nights.
You can experience luxury and private indoor bathing in a decadent Roman bathhouse that has a hot mineral water bathing pool.
You can also bathe outdoors, surrounded by a Japanese or tropical gardens.
They also offer massage, colour and even facial therapy that is intended to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of ageing.
The Balinese Retreat is one of the best health and wellness retreats in Victoria for a couples anniversary or just a relaxing getaway.
Best Mental Health Retreat in Victoria
The state of Victoria also hosts a wide range of high quality mental health retreats for those looking to de-stress and escape the city and those looking to address conditions such as depression, addiction or trauma.
5. Samadhi Retreat, Daylesford, Victoria
If your budget allows – you can’t look past Samadhi Retreat in Daylesford (just 90 minutes north west of Melbourne) for finding inner-peace and unwinding mentally. It is actually one of the best Australian wellness retreats.
They offer several high quality retreat programs…
Their ‘Nurture Retreat’ is for those who have pushed the boundaries of stress and excess and need to return to find balance again.
Their ‘Inner Peace Retreat’ is the perfect antidote to the emotional turmoil that can arise from challenging circumstances outside of our control.
To enhance the healing experience, the luxury accommodation at Samadhi Retreat has been purpose built and designed according to Feng Shui principles.
They offer a unique selection of treatments and activities and you can even have a healing journey curated especially for you.
The Samadhi spa & wellness retreat is a short drive from the Hepburn Springs, which is known as the spa capital of Australia.
Want to explore other mental health retreats in Australia? Check out our article on mental health retreats in Australia.
Best Weight Loss Retreat in Victoria
Wellness retreats are not only designed for stress relief, relaxation, nature immersion and couples getaways…
There are a number of weight loss retreats in Victoria that offer a supervised and motivational weight loss program in paradise – in order to regain lost self-esteem and confidence.
Fitness and wellness retreats can certainly go hand in hand. Here is one of our favourite weight loss retreats in Victoria.
6. OnTrack Retreats, Torquay, Victoria
OnTrack Retreats offer a transformative weight loss camp that is located in the seaside resort town of Torquay, Victoria – gateway to the Great Ocean Road.
Their weight loss retreats, just 100 minutes drive south west of Melbourne, are for all shapes, sizes & fitness levels.
You will be encouraged to exercise at your fitness level with a program designed by the experts.
It includes informative seminars (on topics such as nutrition) and mindset success workshops that focus on achieving long term success and habit change to keeping the weight off.
You can stay for one to twelve weeks – the choice is yours….
Things to Consider When Choosing the Best Wellness Retreat for Your Needs
Retreat Facilitators
The facilitators of a wellness retreat can often make or break the effectiveness of a wellness retreat.
Make sure that the right facilitators/ instructors will be present for your needs, whether it is yoga, pilates, nutrition or meditation etc.
You’ll also want to check out some of the testimonials from past participants of the retreat.
Schedule and Length of Retreat
If you are going to be attending a wellness retreat during your vacation, it is important you schedule and book ahead of time.
Are you after a weekend retreat or a longer 2 week retreat. Some retreats have fixed schedules, whereas others are more flexible.
For longer retreats, you will often find that substantial discounts or seasonal specials are on offer.
Cost
Are you looking for a luxury retreat or a budget retreat?
The more luxurious wellness retreats offer a wider range of facilitates and services, but you certainly don’t want to spend more than you can afford.
Especially when you may need more than one health and wellness retreat in any given year.
But if you are ready to indulge yourself and regain balance in your life – going luxury can have many benefits.
If you are on a tight budget, it’s a good idea to check whether a payment plan is available so that you can spread the cost out over several weeks.
Location
Victoria offers some of the greatest locations for a health and wellness retreat in Australia.
Whether it is a mineral spa experience you are after, or a secluded mental health retreat in country Victoria – there are many outstanding options available.
If you are flying in from overseas or interstate, some retreats offer transport to and from the airport so don’t forget to ask if transport is required.
We hope that we have provided some inspiration for your next wellness retreat in Victoria.
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Let us know your thoughts on the Wellness Retreats in Victoria listed above – and don’t forget to schedule in some downtime for yourself this month!
Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of Best Health Retreats or its staff.
