Gaia Retreat & Spa
About
Gaia Retreat & Spa is one of Australia's most awarded boutique luxury wellness retreats, set on 25 acres of Bundjalung Country in the Byron Bay hinterland. For over 20 years, it has offered transformative all-inclusive wellness experiences combining spa treatments, yoga, gourmet cuisine, and nature-based activities. With just 22 rooms, each stay is personalised to individual wellbeing goals.
“Australia's most awarded wellness retreat and spa.”
Programs Offered
2-Night Revive
A 2-night introductory retreat to begin the Gaia experience. Includes $300 in spa treatments of your choice plus all core inclusions.
3-Night Renew
A 3-night retreat designed for inner renewal. Includes $400 in transformative spa treatments of your choice.
4-Night Rebalance
A wellness experience to support your journey through life's transitions and healthy aging. Includes a Traditional Chinese Medicine Consultation, massage or facial treatment, and a private mindfulness, meditation, or yoga session.
5-Night Refresh
A 5-night retreat to refresh body and mind. Includes a Relaxation Massage, Traditional Chinese Medicine Consultation, Body Polish, and a Sole to Soul Foot Treatment.
7-Night Restore
A 7-night retreat to restore vitality and inner balance. Includes Relaxation Massage, Traditional Chinese Medicine Consultation, Body Polish, and Sole to Soul Foot Treatment.
3-Night Midweek Retreat
A 3-night midweek retreat at a lower nightly rate, available Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday. Includes $200 spa voucher, wellness orientation, and gift on arrival.
3-Night Timeless Beauty
A 3-night beauty-focused retreat including a Nourishing Facial Treatment with LED Light Therapy, Relaxation Massage, and Facial Acupuncture.
3-Night Mother & You
A 3-night retreat designed for shared moments with mothers. Includes Relaxation Massage, Facial Treatment, Body Polish with Cocoa Butter Masque, and a joint wellness activity of choice.
couples
Activities & Fitness
Meals & Nutrition
Authentic Australian Spa Cuisine combining culinary passion with dietary wellness wisdom. Paddock to Plate practice using local, seasonal, whole, and organic produce. Well-balanced menu with line caught seafood, chicken and vegetarian dishes.
Dietary accommodations:
Guest Experiences
“What a perfect place and stay. The perfect place to rest, soften and nourish. Forever grateful & will see you again.”
Pricing
From $2,800AUD
Included:
Cancellation policy applies as per Gaia Retreat & Spa standard terms.
Quick Facts
Facilities
25 acres of Bundjalung Country in the Byron Bay hinterland, subtropical gardens with breathtaking hinterland vistas
25 acres
Medical & Safety
Results
Years operating
20 years
Getting There
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