Yoga, Meditation and Spa Wellness Retreat Near Sydney

Billabong Retreat is a wellness property in Maraylya, New South Wales, roughly 45 minutes from Sydney's CBD. It's surrounded by bushland and looks out over a billabong, which is where the name comes from. The retreat has been running for fifteen years and has welcomed more than 35,000 guests in that time.

The daily rhythm centres on yoga and meditation. There are twice-daily yoga classes covering dynamic yoga, Hatha, Yin, Restorative and yoga nidra, plus guided meditation and breath-work. Evening sessions include meditation or sound healing. A wellness workshop runs each day, covering topics like mindfulness, stress management and self-care, and there's a Food as Medicine workshop. All classes are beginner-friendly and every session is optional.

The spa offers relaxation and hot stone massages, facials using natural products, holistic therapies and energy healings, and a far infrared sauna. Day retreats bundle spa treatments, yoga and organic meals into a single day.

Food is wholefood-based, made from locally sourced ingredients where possible. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and snacks are all included, including afternoon treats. The retreat says meals are designed to leave you feeling fuelled rather than weighed down.

Accommodation is split into three tiers: Deluxe Cabins with indoor and outdoor baths overlooking the billabong, Ensuite Rooms with single, twin, triple or double beds, and Budget Rooms with air conditioning, shared bathrooms and single or twin beds. All rooms are private, clean and have A/C and fans. The retreat also takes group bookings for families, friends and corporate retreats.

What's included

- Accommodation in your chosen room type - All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Drinks and healthy snacks, including afternoon treats - Twice-daily yoga classes - Daily wellness workshop - Evening meditation or sound healing - Food as Medicine workshop - Access to the property's bushland and billabong surrounds

What's not included

- Spa treatments and massages (available at extra cost) - Far infrared sauna sessions (available at extra cost) - Travel to and from the retreat - Personal expenses - Travel insurance