A group of women sitting in a circle on the grass, surrounded by large grey boulders in Esperance, Western Australia © Tourism Australia

Untamed Escapes, Esperance, Western Australia © Tourism Australia

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Strike a pose in Victoria’s High Country
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Strike a pose in Victoria’s High Country
Why you’ll love it: Reconnecting with yourself amid a private slice of nature

The charming town of Daylesford in Victoria’s Great Dividing Range has been a place of healing and wellness since the 1860s. Drive just 1.5 hours from Melbourne to sink into one of the town’s loveliest spas, Samadhi Retreat. Here, you'll embark on a journey to become your better self through yoga, spa treatments and organic meals. After a day of wellness, spend the night in luxury accommodation.

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Retreat to the blissful Byron Bay hinterland
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Retreat to the blissful Byron Bay hinterland
Why you’ll love it: Soaking in the sunshine amid Australia’s wellness capital

Byron Bay, a beachside locale in northern New South Wales, is considered the centre of alternative culture in Australia. Gaia Retreat & Spa is the ideal retreat if you'd like to be surrounded by green nature and easily escape to the seaside. Yoga is an integral part of the retreat packages here, with a 90-minute morning session to start your day.

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Breathe deeply by Western Australian waters
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Breathe deeply by Western Australian waters
Why you’ll love it: Unwinding beside sweeping ocean views

Yoga retreats offer many attractions, but few can match the glorious beachfront location of Injidup Spa Retreat in Yallingup, a three-hour drive south of Perth. Each of the ten villas at Injidup has uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean, along with a private plunge pool. Book in for a one-on-one yoga lesson, then practice your salute to the sun with the ocean as your background.

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Try the warrior pose in Tasmania
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Try the warrior pose in Tasmania
Why you’ll love it: Immersing yourself in ancient healing practices

Just a 20-minute drive south of the Tasmanian capital of Hobart, the seaside suburb of Margate sits in the northern reaches of the magnificent D’Entrecasteaux Channel estuary system. Here you’ll find Harmony Hill Health Retreat, which specialises in physical and spiritual therapies including massage, sound baths and chakra healing.

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Salute the sun on the Gold Coast
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Salute the sun on the Gold Coast
Why you’ll love it: Experimenting with techniques from around the world

The Gold Coast might be Queensland’s most glamorous stretch of coast, but its hinterland is an altogether quieter place. Hidden away in the Tallebudgera Valley, a 40-minute drive southwest of the beaches, is one of Australia’s most famous lifestyle retreats, Gwinganna. Enjoy unspoilt bushland as you participate in a selection of classes, each focusing on a different yoga practice (including Hatha and Iyengar yoga).

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Stretch out in Margaret River
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Stretch out in Margaret River
Why you’ll love it: Combining wellness with creativity

The Four-Day Yoga and Wellness Retreat from Perth to Esperance is a truly invigorating getaway. Blending everything ‘self-care' – from yoga and meditation to sparkling wine and wildlife cruises – into one deliciously rejuvenating weekend. You’ll get to practise yoga in a host of jaw-dropping locations, make life-long friends as you indulge in local produce and even unleash your inner artist with painting and photography classes.

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Feel at peace in Currumbin Valley
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Feel at peace in Currumbin Valley
Why you’ll love it: Nourishing your soul and body

Tucked within the lush green folds of Queensland’s Currumbin Valley is Eden Health Retreat. The retreat is under a one-hour drive from the Gold Coast and focuses on three core values; relaxation, health and nature. A stay at this celebrated retreat will leave you feeling centred, with itineraries tailored to your needs and healing journey. Awake to guided yoga, sound healing or pilates, then spend your days hiking, swimming and enriching your body with the region’s finest local produce.