Rest and Renew: The Best Health Retreats in Victoria

Victoria does wellness exceptionally well, whether you are booking a mineral-soak stay on the coast, a spa-centred weekend in the ranges, or a more structured reset with movement, nourishment and expert guidance.

From Daylesford and Hepburn Springs to Beechworth, Benalla and the Mornington Peninsula, these retreats and wellness stays make it easy to step out of routine and into something more restorative. If your diary is feeling crowded and your nervous system is asking for a break, start here.

Editor’s note: This edit includes a mix of dedicated health retreats, wellness stays and spa-led escapes across Victoria.

Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs

On Warrnambool’s coast, Deep Blue makes a compelling case for extending your Great Ocean Road trip by a night or two. The draw is the Hot Springs Sanctuary, where mineral-rich bathing, open-air pools and sensory spaces create an experience that feels genuinely transportive, especially with sea air in the mix. Paired with on-site accommodation, a day spa, and wellness facilities such as salt therapy (a must-try, especially with the additional meditation element) and infrared sauna, it is a stay that lets you set your own pace, whether you are craving a full switch-off or simply a slower stop along the coast.

Worm Bay Road, Warrnambool 

Peninsula Hot Springs 

For a deeply restorative stay on the Mornington Peninsula, the Eco Lodges at Peninsula Hot Springs pair natural beauty with beautifully considered comfort. These coastal-inspired lodges are designed for genuine rest, with king beds, warm layered interiors and private bathing that make it easy to switch off from the moment you arrive.

Mornings begin with a generous breakfast, while the rest of the day can unfold between geothermal pools, spa rituals and slow stretches of time in the fresh air. Personalised packages allow you to shape the experience around exactly what your body and mind need, making this one of Victoria’s most memorable wellness escapes.

140 Springs Lane, Fingal

The Benev

Set in Beechworth, The Benev brings together stay, spa, dining and retail in one beautifully restored wellbeing precinct. The experience feels thoughtful from every angle, with wellness suites designed for proper switch-off, including stone soaking tubs and custom bath rituals. Add personalised treatments, nourishing dining and the Living Well Store, and you have a High Country escape that balances restoration with a little indulgence in all the right places.

9 Warner Road, Beechworth

Metung Hot Springs

Metung Hot Springs turns a wellness escape into something genuinely memorable, pairing glamping comfort with one of Victoria’s most scenic hot springs settings. The safari-style tents are beautifully appointed, with king beds, private decks, and geothermal bathing barrels that make slow mornings feel especially good. With views across the lagoon or the surrounding hillside, the experience balances open-air ease with thoughtful detail. Spend the day moving between the springs, then return to a gourmet breakfast delivered to your tent and, if you feel like it, a round at Metung Country Club.

73 Storth Ryes Avenue, Metung 

Maiaveda Holistic Health Retreat & Spa

Set in Kyneton, Maiaveda offers personalised retreats shaped by Ayurvedic principles, with programs designed to support deep rest and long-term wellbeing. Treatments, yoga, meditation, and natural therapies are tailored to the individual, whether you are booking a solo reset, a couples stay, or a group retreat. There is a strong sense of care throughout, from the curated approach to each program to the wellness concierge who helps guide your time with intention and ease.

18 Piper Street, Kyneton

Rest and Restore Retreat

Just over an hour from Melbourne, Rest and Restore offers a nature-framed reset in the Yarra Ranges, with the Yarra River and leafy surrounds setting the tone from the outset. The retreat combines cosy ensuite accommodation with therapist-led wellness experiences tailored to your needs, creating a stay that feels both grounded and considered. Depending on your program, your time may include river yoga, sound healing or a digital detox, all designed to help you step out of routine and return feeling properly restored.

Yarra Ranges, Victoria

Samadhi Retreat 

A short drive from Daylesford, Samadhi Retreat is a private Glenlyon escape with tailored spa and wellness stays for individuals, couples and small groups. Grounded in traditional healing practices, the retreat combines treatments and rituals with a highly personalised approach, so your time feels considered from start to finish. You can also add life coaching, nutritional guidance and alternative therapies, with overnight accommodation completing the experience for a deeply renewing stay.

33 Collins Road, Glenlyon

Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa

Just outside Daylesford, Hepburn Springs is one of Victoria’s best-known wellness destinations, celebrated for its mineral-rich waters and long bathing tradition. At Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, guests can move between social mineral pools, private baths and a thoughtful menu of spa treatments, while The Sanctuary adds aroma steam, magnesium and saltwater pools, plus creekside outdoor bathing. Whether you are planning a day trip or a longer stay in the region, it remains a standout for a soak-centred reset.

Mineral Springs Reserve Road, Hepburn Springs

Lancemore Mansion Werribee Park

For a spa-led escape close to Melbourne, Lancemore Mansion Werribee Park brings grand-stay glamour with a strong wellness focus. The L.M. Spa pairs facials, massages and body treatments with access to a heated lap pool and gym, making it easy to shape the day around exactly what you need. Just 30 minutes from the CBD, it works beautifully as a day reset or an overnight indulgence, especially with lunch at Joseph’s Dining folded into the plan.

Escarpment Road, Werribee South

Little Farm of Calm

Little Farm of Calm in Benalla brings a fresh take to wellness, pairing evidence-based practices with the warmth of a rural escape. Retreats are designed to support both body and mind, with a mix of movement, recovery and nature-led downtime, plus private cabins for an easy overnight stay. Facilities such as infrared sauna, hydrotherapy and a heated magnesium pool add to the appeal, while the wildlife rescue connection and mini goat happy hour give the experience its own unforgettable charm.

121 Grant Drive, Benalla

Whispers of the Wild

Set at Seacroft Estate in Sugarloaf, Whispers of the Wild is a women-focused retreat that brings together movement, breathwork, cold water therapy and time in nature in a guided group setting. With nourishing meals and a strong emphasis on connection and self-trust, it is a thoughtful option for those drawn to wellness experiences with more structure and shared energy. Retreats run on selected dates, so it is worth checking upcoming sessions before planning your stay.

Sugarloaf, Victoria

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Writer

Kelsey Harrington

2 March 2026

Kelsey Harrington is a Melbourne-based writer with a sharp eye for the city's ever-evolving food, wine, arts, and culture scene. Her journey into the creative industry took the scenic route—what started as a passion for capturing Melbourne’s energy through a camera lens led her to Sitchu, where she worked her way up to Melbourne Editor. With over four years in the industry, she’s all about uncovering the best places to eat, drink, and explore. Off the clock? You’ll find her diving into a platter of fresh oysters and crudo, gallery-hopping, or sipping an extra dirty martini while plotting her next adventure.