Weight Loss Bootcamp Retreat in Coastal and Mountain NSW

A typical day at a New Start Retreats camp is built around exercise and meals, with the schedule set by the trainers rather than chosen by guests. Expect gym workouts, HIIT sessions, yoga and Pilates across the day, plus one-on-one training and a programme written for your own starting point. The Fitness Retreat option runs as a bootcamp with personal coaching, so the intensity is higher and the sessions are more closely supervised. The Fat Camp Life Change programme is the opposite end of the scale: for guests over 100kg, the exercise is pitched at your level and the emphasis is on habits you can keep up after you go home.

What separates this from a general fitness retreat is that weight loss is the actual product. The programmes are described as results-based, and the three tiers exist because a person wanting to lose 5kg and a person over 100kg need different things. The Life Change programme in particular is not a one-week fix — it is framed around long-term lifestyle change, which is why it is the option offered to guests with the most weight to lose.

Meals are included and described as balanced and healthy. You are not cooking for yourself or choosing off a menu; the food is part of the programme. The properties are described as first-class facilities at coastal and mountain locations across multiple states, with spas and pools on site. The NSW listings sit in coastal and mountain settings, which means training outdoors is part of the week when the weather allows.

The team is made up of fitness retreat trainers and personal coaches. Dr David Rawlings is listed as a blog author and content contributor. The operator does not publish individual trainer names, certifications or years of experience on this listing, so if you want to know who will actually be coaching you, ask before booking.

New Start Retreats operates across multiple Australian states, so the exact location depends on which programme and dates you book. The NSW programmes are the ones listed here, at coastal and mountain resort locations. Because the operator runs camps in several states, confirm the specific property and address for your dates rather than assuming you will be near Sydney.

What's included

- Accommodation at resort properties - Meals (balanced and healthy) - Gym workouts - HIIT sessions - Yoga - Pilates - Personalised training programmes - One-on-one training - Personal coaching (Fitness Retreat programme) - Access to pool and spa facilities

What's not included

- Travel to and from the retreat - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Medical consultations or health checks - Optional extras not specified in the programme