21 retreats found
Digital Detox Retreats in Australia
Digital detox retreats ask one thing: leave the phone behind. What follows is often surprising — the discomfort of the first day, the gradual slowing, and then a quality of presence that most people haven't felt in years. Australia's natural settings make it an ideal context for this kind of reset, with retreat centres in forests, on coastlines, and in the hinterland offering structured programs that replace screen time with something more nourishing.
Browse 21 retreats
View all retreats →Wildwood Retreat
★ 5Pennyroyal, Victoria
Best for: digital detox
Reconnect with nature and purpose deep in the Otway Ranges rainforest.
Rest and Restore Retreat
★ 5Warburton, Victoria
Best for: digital detox
Reset your nervous system in nature with expert holistic support in Warburton
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Mount Byron Retreat
★ 5Mount Byron, Queensland
Best for: digital detox
Unplug, reconnect and rediscover yourself in Queensland's natural sanctuary.
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Wollemi Ridge Retreats
★ 5Bilpin, New South Wales
Best for: digital detox
Luxury bush glamping in Bilpin where nature, food and creativity restore you
Day experiences from $45pp; one-night Chocolate Retreat Experience from $395pp; overnight glamping and group stays also available
day · 1-night
Jhana Grove Meditation Retreat Centre
★ 5Serpentine, Western Australia
Best for: digital detox
Secluded Buddhist meditation retreat nestled in forested hills near Perth
weekend · 5-night
'Journeying Within' Retreats Rockhampton
★ 5Emu Park, Queensland
Best for: digital detox
Discover who you truly are and step forward with confidence.
6-night
Mt Jukes Eco Retreat
★ 4.9Mount Jukes, Queensland
Best for: digital detox
Off-grid eco sanctuary 30 minutes from Mackay where nature leads
day · weekend
Dhamma Ujjala Vipassana Meditation Centre
★ 4.9Emu Flat, South Australia
Best for: digital detox
Find inner clarity through Vipassana meditation in the peaceful Clare Valley.
10-night
Kadampa Meditation Centre Melbourne
★ 4.9Brunswick, Victoria
Best for: digital detox
Authentic Buddhist meditation retreats and teachings in Melbourne's heart.
day · weekend
Vipassana Meditation Centre (Dhamma Rasmi )
★ 4.9Pomona, Queensland
Best for: digital detox
Transform your mind through ancient Vipassana meditation in rural Queensland
No charges for courses; all costs covered by donations from past participants
10-night
Vipassana Meditation Centre (Dhamma Bhumi)
★ 4.8Blackheath, New South Wales
Best for: digital detox
Transform your inner world through ancient Vipassana meditation in the Blue Mountains.
No charges for courses, including food and accommodation. Expenses met by donations from past students.
10-night
Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia
★ 4.8Monbulk, Victoria
Best for: digital detox
Authentic Kadampa Buddhist meditation and retreats in Melbourne's Dandenong Ranges.
day · weekend
Bodhi Chan Meditation Centre
★ 4.8Springwood, Queensland
Best for: digital detox
Discover Chan Buddhism, stillness, and awakening in suburban Brisbane
Meditation, Dharma, and retreats offered free of charge through donations
day · weekend
Dhamma Padipa Vipassana Meditation Centre
★ 4.8Jelcobine, Western Australia
Best for: digital detox
Find inner peace through silent Vipassana meditation in Western Australia's rural bushland.
Donation-based only; no charge for teaching, room or board. Donations welcomed at course end.
10-night
Dhamma ?loka Vipassana Meditation Centre
★ 4.8Woori Yallock, Victoria
Best for: digital detox
Find inner peace through ancient Vipassana meditation in Victoria's serene Yarra Valley.
No charges for courses, including food and accommodation. Expenses met by donations.
10-night
Sine Cera Rainforest Retreat
★ 4.7Cougal, New South Wales
Best for: digital detox
Reconnect with yourself and nature in ancient Australian rainforest wilderness.
20% discount available for family retreats; pricing not publicly listed
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Ecoasis Mami Wata Rainforest Haven
★ 4.6Smiths Creek, New South Wales
Best for: digital detox
Rainforest eco-retreat where nature heals, comfort grounds, and time slows.
day · weekend
Eden Retreat
★ 4.6Currumbin Valley, Queensland
Best for: digital detox
Award-winning luxury wellness escape nestled in the Gold Coast hinterland
weekend · 2-night
Dhamma Pabha Vipassana Meditation Centre
★ 4.6Dromedary, Tasmania
Best for: digital detox
Transform within through silent Vipassana meditation in Tasmania's forested hills
No charges for courses; all expenses met by donations only
10-night
Hunter Valley Retreat
★ 4.4Quorrobolong, New South Wales
Best for: digital detox
Bush sanctuary retreat where nature, wellness and wine country meet
weekend · week
It's Naturally You
Club Terrace, Victoria
Best for: digital detox
Reconnect with nature and yourself in untouched East Gippsland wilderness
Contact for pricing information
1-night · 2-night
Common questions
- What exactly is a digital detox retreat?
- A structured program where devices — phones, laptops, tablets — are surrendered or left behind for the duration, typically a weekend or longer. Activities vary by centre but are designed to fill the space that screens usually occupy.
- Will I be able to contact family in an emergency?
- Most retreat centres maintain a landline or staff phone available for genuine emergencies. Check with the centre before booking and let family know how to reach you if needed.
- How long does it take to adjust to no phone?
- Most participants find the first twelve to twenty-four hours the most uncomfortable. By day two, the adjustment is usually complete and something shifts — a slower pace, a sharpened attention to what's physically present.
- What replaces screen time at a digital detox retreat?
- Activities vary widely by centre but typically include yoga, meditation, nature walks, journaling, group sharing, creative workshops, and open rest time. The absence of devices is the structure; the program fills the space.