Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat

• About Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat

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  Opened in March 2006, Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat is perched high upon a plateau overlooking the Tallebudgera Valley on the Gold Coast, in Queensland, Australia. This adults-only, eco-conscious property is situated on 500 acres of minimally altered rainforest and bushland. New developments use recycled Australian timbers, accommodations are surrounded by bushland and native wildlife found only in the rainforests of the Southern Hemisphere. Panoramic ocean and valley views are accessible at several facilities, including an outdoor yoga deck built on Mount Gwinganna. The 33-room Spa Sanctuary offers a diverse range of treatments and therapies including specialty services unique to Gwinganna.

  Guests can choose from a number of holistic experiences that range from a wellness weekend to a seven-day detoxification program. There are also a number of Specialty Retreats devoted to a specific issue or activity, e.g. Sleep Discovery or Feast of Nutrition. All experiences combine exercise and wellness workshops with spa treatments. The gourmet organic cuisine served at the property incorporates produce grown in the organic gardens on site.

  Location

  

  ADDRESS

  192 Syndicate Road, Tallebudgera Gold Coast
  Queensland, 4218
  Australia
  

  Phone: 61 7 5589 5000

• Awards & Accolades

  2012 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

  1. Favorite Spa in Australia
  2. Favorite Spa in Australia

  2011 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

  1. 2011 Readers Choice Awards - Accommodations
  2. 2011 Readers Choice Awards - Environmental
  3. 2011 Readers Choice Awards - Fitness Program
  4. 2011 Readers Choice Awards - Spa Manager
  5. Favorite Spa in Australia
  6. Favorite Spa in Australia

  2010 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

  1. Best Cuisine
  2. Best Fitness Program
  3. Best for Weight Loss
  4. Favorite Spa in Australia
  5. Favorite Spa Manager
  6. Favorite Spa Treatment

  2009 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

  1. Best Cuisine
  2. Best Fitness Program
  3. Best for Going Solo
  4. Best for Men
  5. Best for Mind-Body-Spirit
  6. Favorite Spa in Australia
  7. Favorite Spa Manager

  2008 Readers' Choice Awards Winner for:

  1. Favorite Spa in Australia

Services View Treatments Menu

The spa complex at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat consists of two separate facilities, the main 33-room Spa Sanctuary and the Signature Spa Suites. A waterfall welcomes guests to the Spa Sanctuary, and birdsong and native plants add to the soothing atmosphere. The spa's decor was inspired by the surrounding landscape, and its environmentally-sensitive architecture and design uses natural materials such as timber, copper, and blue stone. There are themed treatment rooms as well as couple's rooms with expansive decks and glass showers. Services include body treatments, organic facials, massage, and specialty treatments unique to Gwinganna. Guests can also relax in the amethyst crystal steam room, the Whisper Lounge, or the outdoor pebble garden.

The Signature Spa Suites encompass both indoor and outdoor treatment areas. The four-hour signature service, available only in the Spa Suites, involves a customized bath soak, body scrub, clay application and the 90-minute Gwinganna Signature Massage.

Body Scrubs

Salt Scrub

Complimentary and Alternative

Acupuncture

Hydrotherapy

Mind/Body Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Facials

Acne/Deep Cleansing

Anti-aging

Men's

Oxygen

Sensitive/Calming

Facilities & Amenities

Locker Room

Meeting Facilities

Restaurant

Sauna

Showers

Steam Room

Swimming Pool

Whirlpool, Jacuzzi

Fitness & Activities

Aerobics

Dancing

Hiking

Personal Training

Pilates with Mat

Pilates with Reformer

Spinning

Tai Chi

Tennis

Yoga Classes

Hair/Nail Services

Manicures

Pedicures

Waxing

Massages

Acupressure

Aromatherapy

Cranio Sacral Massage

Deep Tissue

Hot Stone

Lomilomi

Lymph Drainage

Myofascial Release

Reflexology

Reiki

Shiatsu

Swedish

Thai

Other

Acupuncture

Naturopathic Medicine

Preventive

Nutrition Consultation or Therapy

Water Treatments

Hydrotherapy

Location & Hours

Facilities & Amenities

Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat offers a broad range of packages and retreats throughout the year that last from two through seven days. Guest packages combine fitness activities and lifestyle seminars with organic cuisine and spa treatments. The seven-day Gwinganna Detox program involves four spa treatments, daily lifestyle workshops, a health and wellness consultation, and examination, and a specially designed seafood and vegetarian menu.

Scheduled fitness and sports activities are numerous. On a typical day, guests may be able to take advantage of cricket, tennis, or bocce. Regularly scheduled fitness classes include spinning, Boxercise, core strength, aqua exercise, and circuit training. Yoga and Pilates classes are held at one of several indoor or open air locations. Among the facilities available for guest use are a mind-body pavilion with ocean and valley views and 16 walking and hiking tracks totaling approximately 20 miles.

Specialty retreats are offered for those with a particular focus on a specific subject or interest. The four-day Feast of Nutrition retreat focuses on all aspects of nutrition, while the Sleep Discovery treatment looks behind the science of sleep, how to sleep better and practical solutions to take home.

Facilities

Steam Room

Showers

Bar/Cafe/Restaurant

Changing/Locker Rooms

Sauna

Jacuzzi

Amenities

Changing/Locker Rooms

Rooms & Dining

Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat has 30 Orchard Suites and 16 Heritage Rooms. Orchard Suites are either a deluxe studio or two bedrooms, both of which feature a verandah and living area. Heritage Rooms have wide verandas surrounded by gardens that shelter a variety of tropical birds. These rooms are situated in authentic Queenslander-style houses. In 2009, The Villas at Gwinganna will be completed offering more privacy as well as views of the coastline and unique architecture that will add a new element to the Gwinganna experience.

The dining room sits alongside a large deck that also houses an infinity-edge pool, a whirlpool, and an outdoor fireplace. Views of the lush Tallebudgera Valley greet diners from every vantage point. The cuisine consists of nutritionally balanced organic seafood, meat, and vegetarian options, which varies for each program. Guest packages include all three meals daily in addition to morning and afternoon tea. The property's chefs and nutritionist take care to accommodate guests' appetites and requirements. On some programs, organic wine is served with dinner to help guests celebrate a day of healthful living.

Food Options

Vegan

Organic

Vegetarian

Serves Alcohol

Portion Control