Silent Retreats in Australia

Beechmont, Queensland

Best for: solo reset

Ancient Ayurvedic healing nestled in the serene Gold Coast Hinterlands.

day · 10-night

Serpentine, Western Australia

Best for: digital detox

Secluded Buddhist meditation retreat nestled in forested hills near Perth

weekend · 5-night

Wentworth 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

Emu Park, Queensland

Best for: digital detox

Discover who you truly are and step forward with confidence.

6-night

Kuttabul, Queensland

Best for: solo reset

A peaceful semi-rural sanctuary for spiritual renewal, reflection, and deeper connection.

day · weekend

Sunshine, New South Wales

Best for: solo reset

Ancient Vipassana meditation teachings brought to modern Australian life

10-night

Medlow Bath, New South Wales

Best for: solo reset

Buddhist insight meditation retreats nestled in the serene Blue Mountains.

Horsley Park, New South Wales

Best for: solo reset

A peaceful Sydney sanctuary for mindfulness, insight, and compassionate living.

Free meditation programs offered

day · weekend

Bondi Beach, New South Wales

Best for: solo reset

Dissolve the ego and awaken your true self through deep self-inquiry

4-night · week

Tapitallee, 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

Emu Flat, South Australia

Best for: digital detox

Find inner clarity through Vipassana meditation in the peaceful Clare Valley.

10-night

Wentworth 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

Brunswick, Victoria

Best for: digital detox

Authentic Buddhist meditation retreats and teachings in Melbourne's heart.

day · weekend

Pomona, 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

Bilpin, New South Wales

Best for: solo reset

Come home to yourself through mindfulness, community, and monastic peace.

day

Kholo, Queensland

Best for: solo reset

Ancient forest tradition meditation just 45 minutes from Brisbane CBD.

day · weekend

Kincumber 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

Wootha, Queensland

Best for: solo reset

Find peace and contentment through Zen, Yoga, and mindful living in Maleny.

$99 for day retreat; $350 for 2-night stay including day retreat; $150/night for Rest & Restore (min 3 nights); pay 5 stay 6 offer available

day · 2-night

Annandale, New South Wales

Best for: solo reset

Australia's original Zen community offering seated meditation, teachings and seasonal retreats.

seasonal

Blackheath, 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

Clonbinane, Victoria

Best for: solo reset

Theravada Buddhist meditation and Dhamma teachings rooted in Sri Lankan forest tradition.

day

Jelcobine, 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

Monbulk, Victoria

Best for: digital detox

Authentic Kadampa Buddhist meditation and retreats in Melbourne's Dandenong Ranges.

day · weekend

Springwood, 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

Woori 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

Dromedary, 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

Minto Heights, New South Wales

Best for: solo reset

Nearly forty years of Buddhist retreat practice in the Australian bush

Weekend retreats from $220–$295pp; longer retreats up to $675/$595pp; working retreats from $75 + donation

weekend · 2-night

Nymboida, 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

Mundaring, Western Australia

Best for: solo reset

Ancient Vipassana meditation practice for modern minds seeking lasting inner peace.

10-night

Mittagong, New South Wales

Best for: solo reset

A tranquil spiritual haven for prayer, reflection, and genuine renewal.

custom

Dickson, Australian Capital Territory

Best for: solo reset

A former convent turned peaceful urban sanctuary for mindfulness and renewal.

Venue hire from $65/hour for a meeting room, $75/hour for whole space; reduced rates for half-day or full-day hire

day · custom

Tullera, New South Wales

Best for: solo reset

Ancient Vipassana practice rooted in restored rainforest on Australia's North Coast

Woolloongabba, Queensland

Best for: solo reset

Explore liberating Buddhist meditation and insight in warm community company

Donation-based (dana tradition); suggested $20 cash contribution towards venue hire for Saturday retreats

day · evening