8 guides tagged with "news". Curated wellness insights to enhance your spa and self-care journey.
This December, one of Bondi’s most recognisable wellness venues is stepping into that new era. Slow House Bondi is rebranding to 38° The Bathhouse… a name that doesn’t just sound good on a sign, but points straight at the heart of the experience: the 38-degree pool at the centre of the space.
Function Well West End is set to open a groundbreaking four-level wellness hub in April 2026, bringing saunas, plunges, Pilates, red light, recovery suites and 24/7 training to Brisbane’s southside. A flagship destination designed around yin, yang and total wellbeing.
We sat down with the founders of Vikasati’s Brisbane and Gold Coast bathhouses to explore how open-air rituals, community culture, and elemental recovery are shaping the next wave of Australian wellness.
Lon Retreat’s new open-air contrast therapy space signals a major shift in wellness-driven luxury travel. Here’s how this Bellarine Peninsula hideaway is setting new standards in design, ritual, and restorative guest experiences.
Opening Mon 17 November at 217 Henley Beach Road, Onsen brings a Japanese-inspired, rhythm-first approach to recovery, reflecting a global shift toward quiet luxury, longevity, and weekly wellness rituals that Adelaide is primed to embrace.
Luxury hospitality is no longer defined by how well a hotel insulates guests from the world, but by how effectively it helps them feel better within it. As digital fatigue and everyday stress rise, boutique hotels are increasingly turning to saunas and thermal experiences not as decorative add-ons, but as functional tools for restoration.
Navia isn’t just another Byron Bay bathhouse, it’s a Nordic-inspired wellness space redefining how Australians unwind. How has this space which is designed with its black-timber sauna, filtered-steam rituals and modern communal bathing philosophy, raising the industry standards and reshaping the future of spa culture.
Wellness in Australia is shifting from an occasional luxury to a built-in part of residential living. Demand has grown as modern life has become heavier, pushing people toward consistent, accessible wellbeing rather than one-off treatments. Wellness-led buildings reduce friction, support long-term habits, and foster community signalling a new baseline for how Australians live and care for their health.
