Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat
Gwinganna means lookout in the local Yugambeh language, and true to its name, this 500-acre property sits high on a plateau in the Tallebudgera Valley, with views out to the ocean—just 60 minutes from Brisbane Airport. The focus here is health and wellness, but accommodation in this ecotourism certified retreat is far from spartan; all rooms are light, comfortable, and airy and many have private decks, some with ocean views and plunge pools. Meals are served communally, with a focus on fresh, organic ingredients, many of which are grown on-site. The Spa Sanctuary offers and enticing array of treatments in a serene setting; all the facilities, from two infinity-edge pools, yoga and activity studios, and a gym—where part-owner Hugh Jackman has trained in the lead-up to his movies—are world class. Packages are all-inclusive, with a two-night minimum stay.
