Rest and Renew at the Best Health Retreats in Victoria

Whether you want to relax at the day spa, get your healthy habits in order with nutrition advice, or pour some time into improving your yoga, Victoria is home to an array of health retreats that’ll help you hit the reset button.

These retreats offer a peaceful sanctuary to embark on a healing journey and get back to your strongest, best, healthiest self.

Take a friend or go solo, and book yourself in for some well-deserved 'me' time. Think of it as a getaway with a purpose. For a dose of relaxing wellness and fitness, these are the best health retreats in Victoria, calling you to book in and bliss out. 

Maiaveda Holistic Health Retreat & Spa

Maiaveda Holistic Health Retreat & Spa in Kyneton is a sanctuary for wellness seekers. At its core are profound treatment programs that restore balance and awaken the body's natural healing mechanisms.

Beyond treatments, Maiaveda offers a holistic approach, educating guests on the interconnectedness of various aspects of life and their impact on well-being. Through personalised guidance, guests understand how factors like diet, exercise, and daily routines influence their physical and emotional states.

Rooted in Ayurveda, a 10,000-year-old system, Maiaveda integrates practices like yoga, meditation, and natural medicine to promote balance in body, mind, and spirit. With a wellness concierge service catering to individual needs and connecting guests with accommodation for curated retreats, Maiaveda supports guests in achieving optimal well-being discreetly and intentionally.

18 Piper Street, Kyneton

Rest and Restore Retreat

Escape the hustle and bustle of city life at Rest and Restore health retreat nestled in the breathtaking Yarra Ranges, just an hour's drive from Melbourne. As you wind through the stunning natural surroundings, stress fades away, replaced by a sense of tranquillity.

River View Retreat is the serene haven that beckons guests to unwind, rejuvenate, and connect with nature. Surrounded by lush greenery and the crystal-clear waters of the Yarra River, this century-old guesthouse offers a retreat like no other.

With cosy ensuite rooms, a diverse team of therapists, and a holistic program catering to all aspects of well-being, guests are free to tailor their experience to suit their needs. Whether it's yoga by the river, sound healing sessions, or simply lounging and detoxing from social media, Rest and Restore ensures a rejuvenating, healthy escape you'll cherish forever.

Yarra Ranges, Victoria

Samadhi Retreat 

Nestled a short drive from Victoria's luxurious spa capital Daylesford, the wellness experts at Samadhi's blissful sanctuary offer a range of soothing spa and health packages.

Samadhi, meaning a state of intense concentration achieved through meditation, caters for individuals, couples and small groups alike, with a wealth of healing spa treatments and rituals, infused with traditional wisdom.

Samadhi emphasises personalisation, so expect tailored treatments and take-home skills that have been curated just for you. If this wasn't enough to have you hooked on one of the best health retreats in Victoria, then maybe the life coaching, nutritional guidance and alternative therapies will do the trick.

If you’re staying overnight, the luxury accommodation is the perfect place to rejuvenate after a long, rewarding day of getting back to the most important person in any room - yourself.

33 Collins Road, Glenlyon

Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa

Next door to Daylesford you will find the relaxing resort town of Hepburn Springs, home to the greatest concentration of mineral and natural hot springs in Australia.

The perfect home for Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, this historical mineral spa retreat that's been offering its healing treatments for decades. The now modern bathhouse features two social mineral bathing pools, as well as private pure mineral water baths for ultimate indulgence.

The Sanctuary goes beyond indulgence, with a range of mineral bathing services like an aroma steam room, spa couches, salt and magnesium pools, walking cool-down pools, and outdoor creekside bathing.

This is one of the finest health retreats in Victoria to escape to, with options to visit for a day of pampering or to stay a little longer and kickstart your healthy healing journey.

Mineral Springs Reserve Road, Hepburn Springs

OnTrack Retreat

Looking for a serious boost in your health and fitness? OnTrack’s coastal retreat in Torquay is the perfect place to start. The country retreat’s number one goal is ‘to transform your life’, and they’ll do that by helping you lose weight through breaking the diet cycle, improving cardio fitness, and giving you advice and skills to keep the weight off, for good.

This retreat is for those ready to finally kick bad habits. You can expect a full daily fitness program with qualified trainers on hand to take your health goals to the next level, plus comprehensive nutrition guides.

Located just an hour's drive from Melbourne, on the Torquay headland, the retreat is open to all and will have you kicking those kilos in no time, supported by incredible facilitators along the way. 

Torquay

The Tennis Club

Maybe you don’t need all the bells and whistles of a full-blown wellness retreat. Perhaps you'd prefer to take it at your own pace, with like-minded, health-focused friends in a stunning and slow-living coastal location like Portsea. 

The Tennis Club in Portsea is a beautifully renovated 5-bedroom guest house set amongst gorgeous surroundings. It comes with a full-size tennis court, ready to make your stay as active as possible.

If you want to break up the tennis tournament then its location in the seaside town will allow you plenty more hours of fitness activities such as swimming, kayaking, sailing, or hiking along the Mornington Peninsula's picturesque coastline.

Portsea (Exact address provided upon booking)

Lancemore Mansion Werribee Park

A seriously luxe stay at Werribee's Lancemore Mansion is all about you living your best life and taking the time to reset and renew in a peaceful setting.

Wellness is a strong focus at the Mansion, and the hotel offers an impressive selection of spa treatments and packages to help you achieve it, along with a heated lap pool and a state-of-the-art gym.

The L.M. Spa is a tranquil escape just 30 minutes from Melbourne CBD and has quickly become one of the most exclusive spots for a wellness escape. Choose from facials, massages and body scrubs, and complete the pamper with a 2-course lunch at Josephs Dining. Your mind, body and soul will thank you for it. 

Escarpment Road, Werribee South

Little Farm of Calm

Discover a sanctuary of wellness at the Little Farm of Calm in Benalla, Victoria. This serene retreat invites you to try new things, immerse yourself in nature, and indulge in rejuvenating wellness treatments.

Across a weekend retreat shared with like-minded individuals, you'll experience yoga, Pilates, and holistic health practices designed to revitalise your mind, body, and spirit. 

That could mean enjoying aerial yin yoga, paddleboard yoga, hot yoga, and even myofascial release workshops. You can also engage in self-defense and wildlife rescue workshops, Pilates reformer sessions, guided bike tours of Lake Benalla, and flotation and red light therapy.

Infrared saunas, a hydrotherapy spa, and heated magnesium salt pool are also onsite to unwind in, with comfy private cabins boasting ensuites and Wi-Fi to retire to at night. 

Each stay supports the Little Farm of Calm Wildlife Shelter, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of native Australian wildlife. Escape, unwind, and reconnect with yourself in this idyllic haven where every moment contributes to your well-being and the welfare of precious wildlife.

Sitchu Tip: Don’t miss the mini goat happy hour! 

121 Grant Drive, Benalla

Rejuvenate Health Retreats

Rejuvenate Health Retreats are held at Hazeldene, a private resort set on a large plot of bushland within the upper Yarra Valley. Packages range from two to seven-night stays and are centred around detoxing and weight loss.

Retreats include a combination of fitness, strength and conditioning classes, mind-body guidance, yoga, meditation, spa and sauna treatments, massage, hypnotherapy, all your meals and, of course, comfortable accommodation to unwind each evening.

450 Hazeldene Road, Gladysdale

Inspired to get fit and practice self-care after reading our picks of the best health retreats in Victoria? Why not sign up for some classes at Melbourne's best gym centres. Or, continue to treat yourself with a pampering massage.