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Wellness Retreats in New South Wales
New South Wales is home to some of Australia's most sought-after wellness retreat destinations. The Byron Bay hinterland draws those craving rainforest silence and hosts a high concentration of yoga, breathwork, and meditation programs. The Blue Mountains offer cool-air clarity just an hour from Sydney, with several silent and contemplative centres tucked into the escarpment. Further south, the Southern Highlands and South Coast provide quieter alternatives for those who want to step away without travelling far. Wellness retreats in NSW span every format and budget, from short weekend programs to week-long residential immersions.
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View all retreats →Yogarama Retreats
★ 5Coogee, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Ocean-side yoga and meditation retreats for women seeking calm and clarity
day · weekend
International Meditation Centre: Vipassana meditation courses
★ 5Sunshine, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Ancient Vipassana meditation teachings brought to modern Australian life
10-night
Rigpa Sydney, Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre
★ 5Newtown, New South Wales
Best for: quiet mind
Meditation - The Art of Living Sydney
★ 5Sydney, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Ancient breathing and meditation techniques made simple for modern Australian lives
day · 3-day
Heart & Soul Retreat Space
★ 5Nobbys Creek, New South Wales
Stand Tall Retreats
★ 5Foxground, New South Wales
Sangsurya Retreat Centre
★ 5Byron Bay, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
A peaceful Byron Bay hinterland sanctuary for meditation, healing and self-discovery.
3-night · 4-night
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
Wybalena Organic Farm
★ 5The Pocket, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Exclusive hinterland farm retreat where community, nature and wellness meet
custom
Inner Peace Getaways
★ 5Sylvania, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Awaken, heal and reconnect through yoga, meditation and holistic wellness retreats.
Pricing tailored to individual needs and modalities chosen; contact for details
day · weekend
THE ECO LODGE - Byron Beach Retreats
★ 5Broken Head, New South Wales
Best for: nature escape
Secluded rainforest luxury just minutes from Byron Bay's stunning coastline
From $950 per night
custom
Sydney Institute of Meditation
★ 5Gladesville, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Science-backed mindfulness and meditation to transform your everyday life.
5-hour · custom
Australasian Kriya Yoga Ashram
★ 5Lisarow, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Authentic Kriya Yoga teachings passed down through an unbroken lineage of masters.
CD (MP3) fundraiser from $10; initiation program pricing not specified
HopeÂs View Retreat
★ 5Tapitallee, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Peaceful garden retreats nurturing spiritual growth through silence, simplicity and community
Accommodation and meals included in retreat price; specific pricing not listed
day · 2-night
Indigo Retreat
★ 5Murrah, New South Wales
Best for: nature escape
Romantic eco escape where art, nature and seclusion beautifully meet.
weekend · custom
Mana Yoga Retreats
★ 5Byron Bay, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Reconnect with yourself through yoga, nature, and simple, nourishing pleasures.
Retreat packages from $1,970pp; Sri Lanka from $3,870pp, Mondrian Wellness from $3,270pp, Queenstown Ski & Yoga from $3,570pp
weekend · 3-night
Heartspace Retreat
★ 5Yass River, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Eco luxe yoga retreat nestled among the rolling hills of Yass Valley
Retreat priced at $250; gift cards from $50
custom
Satori Wellness & Adventure Retreats
★ 5Byron Bay, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Transformative wellness and adventure retreats for seekers, dreamers and explorers worldwide.
week · custom
Thrive Getaways
★ 5Pearces Creek, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Intimate women's retreats to rejuvenate, reconnect and rediscover your best self.
3-night · weekend
La Tierra Curativa
★ 5Ourimbah, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
A sacred permaculture farm where healing, nature and community come together.
custom
Bondi Meditation Centre
★ 5Bondi Beach, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Ancient Vedic meditation taught simply, so it genuinely sticks.
4-day · 6-week
Thrive Retreats
★ 5Colo Heights, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Science-backed wellness retreats helping you reconnect, reset, and truly thrive.
Stress Less Retreat from $499 (was $599); Midweek Reset $499 (was $699)
2-night · 4-night
Murrah Dream Retreat
★ 5Murrah, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Sacred Australian bushland retreat where nature, healing and community converge.
custom
Vejjasala Retreat Centre
★ 5Wingello, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
A healing sanctuary in the Southern Highlands for mindful community service
day · weekend
Satori Retreat Australia
★ 5Bondi Beach, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Dissolve the ego and awaken your true self through deep self-inquiry
4-night · week
AIAYS - Australian Institute of Ayurveda and Yogic Sciences: Online Consultation, Retreats, Courses
★ 5Narara, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Ancient Ayurvedic wisdom guiding Australians to lasting balance and holistic health.
Best price offer in Australia mentioned but no specific pricing provided; prepaid packages available for India retreats
custom
Luxe Wellness
★ 5Balgowlah, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Restore balance of mind, body, and spirit through holistic healing and transformation
day · weekend
Total wellness
★ 5Gloucester, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Relax, recharge and reconnect your body, mind and soul in nature
day
The Medicine of Mindfulness Retreat
★ 5Byron Bay, New South Wales
Eden Waters
★ 5Daleys Point, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
A restorative Christian retreat to rest, reconnect and recover your soul.
Auralis Retreats
★ 5Bondi Junction, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Luxury all-inclusive wellness retreats in Australia's most serene natural settings
3-night · 5-night
Rise Temple Retreat  Breathwork & Wellness Retreat Centre in Byron Bay Hinterland
★ 5Upper Burringbar, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Private breathwork and nervous system reset in the Byron Bay hinterland
day · weekend
The Brahma Kumaris
★ 5Five Dock, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Empower your mind through Raja Yoga meditation and rediscover your true self.
Free online course available; pricing for other offerings not mentioned
week
Snowgums Mountain Retreat
★ 5Yaouk, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
A secluded Snowy Mountains escape for rest, adventure, and genuine reconnection.
From $650/night (off-peak, min 2 nights); from $820+/night (winter/school holidays, min 3 nights). Discounts for longer stays.
2-night · 3-night
Panditarama Sydney Meditation Centre
★ 5Horsley Park, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
A peaceful Sydney sanctuary for mindfulness, insight, and compassionate living.
Free meditation programs offered
day · weekend
Sattva School of Dharma
★ 5Burringbar, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Ancient Vedic wisdom meets nature sanctuary in Australia's Northern Rivers.
9-day · 21-day
Recharge Retreats
★ 5Wentworth Falls, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Recharge your body, mind and soul in the healing Blue Mountains.
Day retreat from $99pp; overnight retreats from $549pp; 3-night retreats from $799pp
day · 2-night
Namastayz Yoga & Meditation Retreats
★ 5Wollongong, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Transformative small-group yoga journeys through Asia's most sacred destinations
week · 2-week
Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre
★ 5Medlow Bath, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Buddhist insight meditation retreats nestled in the serene Blue Mountains.
White Lotus Cleansing Retreats
★ 4.9Byron Bay, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Naturopathically guided detox and fasting retreats to restore body, mind and soul
Single from $3980, couple $6480, non-resident program $2500. Return VIP guests: single $3500, couple $6000
3-night · 4-night
Maya Sanctuary
★ 4.9Kanimbla, New South Wales
Best for: nature escape
A soulful bushland escape for couples and groups in the Blue Mountains.
Mt Schoenstatt Spirituality Centre
★ 4.9Mulgoa, New South Wales
A spiritual sanctuary rooted in Schoenstatt Catholic spirituality in Australia.
Beautiful Minds®
★ 4.9Sydney, New South Wales
Expert-led family retreats that reconnect, inspire, and transform from the inside out.
weekend · multi-day
Zensi Retreat
★ 4.9St Fillans, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Luxury mindful living where Western comfort meets Eastern philosophy in Mudgee.
custom
Writes of Passage Retreats - Blue Mountains Retreat
★ 4.9Katoomba, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Step off the treadmill and rediscover the life calling your name
Vajrayana Institute
★ 4.9Ashfield, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Deepen your meditation practice within a supportive Buddhist community in Sydney.
day · weekend
Mountain Spring Monastery
★ 4.9Bilpin, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Come home to yourself through mindfulness, community, and monastic peace.
day
Australian School of Meditation & Yoga Sydney
★ 4.9Glebe, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Ancient yoga and meditation wisdom brought to life in Sydney communities
3-night · weekend
La Rocher Eco Retreat
★ 4.9Smiths Creek, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Luxury eco villas with breathtaking views in the Mount Warning hinterland
custom
Canyonleigh Retreat
★ 4.9Canyonleigh, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Eco sanctuary in the Southern Highlands with trails, farm dining, and total serenity
custom
Byron Bay Retreats
★ 4.9Suffolk Park, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Transform your body, mind and soul through naturopathic detox in Byron Bay.
day · weekend
Happy Buddha Retreats
★ 4.9Wentworth Falls, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Wellbeing retreats in the Blue Mountains for body, mind and soul.
Day retreat from $99pp; overnight retreats from $549pp; 3-night long weekend from $799pp
day · 2-night
Sukore | Wellness + Recovery
★ 4.9South Albury, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
World-class contrast therapy and recovery tools built for real results.
Intro offers and memberships available; specific pricing not listed
day
Sahaja Yoga Meditation Balmoral Village
★ 4.9Balmoral, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Free guided meditation classes open to beginners and experienced meditators across NSW
All classes are free of charge
day
Byron Beach Retreats
★ 4.9Broken Head, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Private beachfront escapes in nature, just south of Byron Bay
From $450/night (The Bungalow), $850/night (The Beach House), $950/night (The Eco Lodge)
custom
Curraweena House Retreat Venue
★ 4.9Kurrajong, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
A nurturing rural escape at the foothills of the Blue Mountains for wellness retreats.
weekend · 3-night
Bowen Mountain Retreat
★ 4.8Bowen Mountain, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
A nature-powered sanctuary nestled at the foothills of the Blue Mountains.
day · overnight
Wat Buddha Dhamma
★ 4.8Wisemans Ferry, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
A Theravadin forest sanctuary for deepening practice, simplicity, and spiritual community.
day · custom
Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre Central Coast
★ 4.8Kincumber South, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Historic bushland sanctuary for spiritual renewal on the Central Coast NSW
Day retreats from $198pp; residential retreats from $1705pp to $2365pp incl GST, accommodation and meals included
day · week
Bay and Bush Jervis Bay - Nature Retreat
★ 4.8Woollamia, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Australian bush sanctuary offering wellness, glamping, and nature experiences at Jervis Bay
Discounts available: 25% off with code ESCAPE25, or Stay 3 Nights Pay 2 with code STAY3PAY2 on direct bookings until 30 September
2-night · 3-night
Sydney Zen Centre
★ 4.8Annandale, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Australia's original Zen community offering seated meditation, teachings and seasonal retreats.
seasonal
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
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
custom
Soma Byron Bay
★ 4.7Ewingsdale, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Ancient wisdom meets modern wellness on 22 acres of Byron hinterland sanctuary.
custom
Bamarang Bush Retreat
★ 4.7Bamarang, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Ancient bushland seclusion just 2.5 hours from Sydney and Canberra
Krishna Village
★ 4.7Eungella, New South Wales
Best for: movement & reset
Arcoora Arts and Ecology Training Ground
★ 4.7Collins Creek, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Reconnect with nature through earth arts, ecology and village-minded living
immersive
Peter Canisius House
★ 4.7Pymble, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
A peaceful bushland retreat venue just 40 minutes from Sydney CBD
custom
Vijayaloka Buddhist Retreat Centre
★ 4.6Minto Heights, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Nearly forty years of Buddhist retreat practice in the Australian bush
Weekend retreats from $220â$295pp; longer retreats up to $675/$595pp; working retreats from $75 + donation
weekend · 2-night
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
Cape Byron Retreat
★ 4.5Byron Bay, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
A secluded hinterland sanctuary just four minutes from Byron Bay.
custom
Forgotten Valley Country Retreat
★ 4.5Wisemans Ferry, New South Wales
Best for: movement & reset
Bodhikusuma Buddhist & Meditation Centre
★ 4.5Haymarket, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Find spiritual peace and happiness at the heart of Sydney
Teachings offered free of charge; donations welcomed
day
Nymboida Yoga Retreat
★ 4.5Nymboida, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Vegan yoga and spiritual retreats in a secluded 100-hectare NSW valley
Private silent retreat cost is by donation; volunteer stays at no cost but donation appreciated
weekend · week
Hunter Valley Retreat
★ 4.4Quorrobolong, New South Wales
Best for: digital detox
Bush sanctuary retreat where nature, wellness and wine country meet
weekend · week
Hare Krishna Retreat
★ 4.4Eungella, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Authentic spiritual yoga living on a breathtaking 1000-acre hinterland farm.
day · custom
The Hermitage
★ 4.3Mittagong, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
A tranquil spiritual haven for prayer, reflection, and genuine renewal.
custom
Ananda Sangha Australia
★ 4.2Helensburgh, New South Wales
Best for: quiet mind
Elysia Wellness Retreat
★ 4.2Pokolbin, New South Wales
Your journey to self discovery with Elysia Wellness Retreat.
Bodhi Tree Forest Monastery & Vipassana Retreat Centre
★ 3.9Tullera, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Ancient Vipassana practice rooted in restored rainforest on Australia's North Coast
Hearty Center
★ 3.5Katoomba, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Holistic healing for cancer patients in the heart of the Blue Mountains
custom
Carmel House
★ 3Varroville, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Peaceful hillside retreat blending modern comfort with Carmelite spiritual tradition.
custom
Ayahuasca Retreats Australia
★ 1West Pennant Hills, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Authentic Shipibo-led Ayahuasca healing and transformation in Byron Bay, Australia.
3-night · 5-night
Women's Wellness Retreats
Erina Heights, New South Wales
My Rural Retreat
Guyra, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Where women gather on a Northern NSW cattle property to connect, create and learn.
weekend · custom
Hoffman Centre Australia
Byron Bay, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Unlock your true self through evidence-based emotional transformation in seven days.
week
Resolve to Evolve Retreats
Mannering Park, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Reclaim your mindset, rebuild your life in a lakeside women's retreat
3-night · weekend
Ayahuasca Retreats Blue Mountains
Katoomba, New South Wales
Best for: solo reset
Ancient Amazonian healing guided by Shipibo shamans in Sydney's bushland.
Retreats Byron Bay the Mind Body Spirit Experience
Myocum, New South Wales
Best for: quiet mind
Sacred transmissions and consciousness ignition rooted in ancient spiritual lore.
Common questions
- What are the best retreat destinations in New South Wales?
- The Byron Bay hinterland is the most well-known, with a high concentration of yoga and meditation centres. The Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley, and Southern Highlands each offer a distinct setting — forested, vineyard, and rolling farmland respectively. All are within a few hours of Sydney.
- How far are Byron Bay retreats from Sydney?
- Byron Bay is around 8–9 hours by car from Sydney, or a 1.5-hour flight to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport. Most retreat centres will provide directions or pickup options from the airport.
- What types of retreats are available in New South Wales?
- NSW has a wide range — yoga, meditation, silent, digital detox, sound healing, breathwork, and eco retreats are all well-represented. The Byron area in particular hosts a variety of modalities, while the Blue Mountains tends toward more contemplative programs.
- When is the best time to do a retreat in New South Wales?
- Autumn (March–May) and spring (September–November) offer the most comfortable conditions across most of the state. Byron Bay is pleasant year-round, while the Blue Mountains can be very cold in winter — which some find adds to the atmosphere.