Gwinganna Retreat & Spa

Gwinganna Retreat & Spa is a fully inclusive wellness retreat set across 200 hectares of Gold Coast hinterland. Its approach combines organic living, restorative rest, movement, spa therapies and time in nature, creating a structured setting for guests who want to step back from everyday routines and focus on wellbeing. Stays range from two to seven nights, with options designed around different priorities, including rest, stress management, nutrition, sleep, mindfulness and healthy ageing.

The retreat’s signature packages include the seven-night Ultimate Wellness, five-night Optimum Wellbeing and two-night Wellness Weekend, alongside shorter and more specialised programs. Specialty retreats add expert-led sessions and bonus activities, with topics spanning Pilates, women’s health, cognitive performance, nutrition, yoga and mindfulness. The website also lists retreats featuring specialists including cardiologist Dr Jason Kaplan, gastroenterologist Dr Craig Haifer, biochemist and author Dr Libby, nutritionist Teresa Cutter and astrologer Kristy Gray. Availability for these programs varies, as some are offered only a few times each year.

Gwinganna’s experience extends beyond its retreat schedules. Guests have access to 100% certified organic wholefood cuisine, a range of healing spa treatments, private wellness consultations, personalised diagnostics, daily activities and nature immersions. Accommodation is spread through the landscape in specially designed options, while the broader setting is presented as a sanctuary for healing and renewal. The retreat is also Eco-Certified and highlights ongoing environmental stewardship, including partnerships with Currumbin Wildlife Hospital and Wildcare.

Now marking 20 years, Gwinganna says it has been recognised in Australia and internationally for wellness, care and innovation. It suits visitors looking for more than a single treatment, whether they are choosing a short restorative break or a longer, focused program. The range of retreat lengths and themes allows guests to select an experience aligned with their personal priorities, with activities available for different ability levels and plenty of scope for individual wellbeing goals.