10 Luxe Day Spas in the Hunter Valley To Unwind At Now

Cheese is certainly appetising but a day spa in the Hunter Valley serves as the ultimate pairing to top-shelf wine.

Romantic retreats, girls’ getaways or quality family time. No matter your circumstances, the cherry on top of any Hunter Valley escape is dedicated you-time at a day spa. As an added incentive, any given day spa in the Hunter Valley is extraordinary, encircled with rolling vineyards to instantly evoke zen. From over-too-soon massages and hydrating beauty treatments to wellness programs filled with spoils for the soul, our round-up of the finest options will leave you floating.

1. Elysia Wellness Retreat

The undisputed jewel in the Hunter Valley’s self-care crown is Elysia Wellness Retreat , a magnificent property perched atop a dramatic hill and offering sweeping views of the region.

sweeping views of the Hunter Valley atop Elysia Wellness Retreat — Dramatic views await at Elysia Wellness Retreat.

All-inclusive three to seven-night programs are personalised to individual goals and filled with outdoor and indoor activities, seminars and workshops with experts including nutritionists, naturopaths, psychologists and more, daily meals packed with organic goodness, lavish spa treatments (plenty more on the day spa itself later) and more.

sweeping views of the Hunter Valley from Elysia Wellness Retreat — Take time to sit and be present during your stay.

Your luxurious digs come in the shape of one, two or three-bedroom suites with balconies, king beds, wi-fi and TVs. Visitors should also note that while there’s a valley of ridiculously delicious grape crushing going on right beneath Elysia, the retreat doesn’t serve alcohol. On that note, sugar, red meat and caffeine are also no-nos.

the bedroom at Elysia Wellness Retreat, Hunter Valley — Extend a day of relaxation by staying at a luxe suite in Elysia Wellness Retreat.

Where: 165 Thompsons Road, Pokolbin

Prices: View all wellness package options to find an experience that’s right for you with three-night packages starting from $2,430 per person.

2. Elysia Wellness Retreat’s Day Spa

Taste the luxe life without forking out for a multi-day package by dropping into Elysia Wellness Retreat’s Day Spa for a treatment. Located at the centre of the property, this day spa in the Hunter Valley welcomes day trippers and tallies up more than 50 treatments across 26 rooms, making it an ideal option for large groups. It’s grand yet tranquil, and that’s despite the waiting area welcoming a steady stream of guests.

a woman relaxing at Elysia Wellness Retreat — No time for a multi-day retreat? You can still take advantage of the day spa.

Fourteen individual massage varieties, skin health consultations and facials, deeply hydrating body treatments, extravagant spa packages and grooming including spray tans are all on the menu and utilise beautiful Sodashi and Babor products throughout.

a back massage at Elysia Wellness Retreat Day Spa — There is a selection of spa packages and treatments available to book.

The staff are utterly professional, and their skills stretch to the world of Ka Huna, which is Hawaiian massage, and Zenthai Shiatsu therapy.

two girls enjoying a pamper day at Elysia Wellness Retreat’s Day Spa, Hunter Valley — Expect to leave your treatment feeling completely refreshed.

Where: 165 Thompsons Road, Pokolbin

Prices: View the full spa menu to peruse extravagant treatments with fitting price tags.

3. The Spa at Chateau Elan Hunter Valley

Set against a Greg Norman-designed golf course, The Spa at Chateau Elan Hunter Valley is an extremely chic oasis overlooking pristine scenery. The star of the show is its Hydrolounge and Deck fitted with two outdoor hot and cold mineral spas to detoxify as you sink into its charms.

A collection of 17 treatment rooms house wellness wizardry in the way of relaxation and therapeutic massages, body exfoliations including the impressive 80-minute Marine Mud Cocoon to rejuvenate tired skin and achy muscles, facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, an extensive range of packages, waxing, manis, pedis and spray tanning.

Products from Australian-made skincare leader Thalgo feature in many of the treatments and staff are endlessly attentive, on hand to whip up cheese platters and glasses of bubbles on the deck if you’re feeling peckish.

Where: Vintage Drive, Pokolbin

Prices: View the full spa menu on the website.

4. Reflections Day Spa

Lovedale’s beloved pit stop for delicious olives and tapenades, right off the Lovedale turnoff along the Hunter Expressway, is also home to a lovely day spa in the Hunter Valley. Reflections Day Spa is an ultra-serene spot dotted with several outdoor spaces to unwind.

a suite at Reflections Day Spa, Hunter Valley — Reflections Day Spa is an ultra-serene spot to relax and unwind.

Treatments are dreamy and expertly performed, spanning four styles of massage starting at $119 for 50 minutes, dermablading, sumptuous facials and result-driven peels, body polishes and wraps and affordable add-ons. Plus, there are platters with cheese and fruit so you can make a full day of it.

platters of cheese and fruit with two glasses of champagne at Reflections Day Spa — End your treatment with a platter of cheese and fruit.

Where: Adina Vineyard & Olive Grove, 492 Lovedale Road, Lovedale.

Prices: View the full spa menu .

5. Ubika Day Spa at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

One of the most popular accommodation spots in the region, Rydges on the centrally located Wine Country Drive has opened its own heavenly day spa in the Hunter Valley. Ubika Day Spa at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley sets you on the path to zen from the moment you step through its doors.

a woman getting a facial treatment at Ubika Day Spa at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley — Visit Ubika Day Spa for a relaxing facial treatment.

And while treatments offer remedies to a range of issues, the day spa is especially perfect for couples looking to treat themselves given the lavish Couples’ Suite fitted with a private spa bath and three unique couples’ packages. If you’re on your lonesome, never fear.

the Sanctuary Suite at Ubika Day Spa, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley — Disconnect from the world and recharge at Ubika Day Spa Sanctuary Suite.

Treatments span body rituals featuring luxurious Vichy showers, facials with award-winning Skeyndor products, muscle-melting massages starting at $155 for 50 minutes, and a range of beauty vitals including waxing, tinting and express pedicures. There are also three men’s packages so everybody’s covered.

vichy shower at Ubika Day Spa, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley — Take advantage of the Vichy shower at Ubika Day Spa.

Where: 430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale

Prices: View the full spa menu on its website .

6. Spa Anise Day Spa at Spicers Vineyards Estate

Calming interiors inspired by natural elements bring the best of the outdoors into Spa Anise Day Spa . Located at the heart of one of the region’s most elegant boutique stays, Spicers Vineyards Estate, the day spa in the Hunter Valley is intimate and carries an air of exclusivity throughout its two treatment rooms and secluded courtyards. It’s a magical spot to bring a small group as you’ll have the entire space for yourselves.

Treatments utilise Brisbane-made products from Waterlily and Spaceuticals and include the standout, and extremely fitting Vino Spa Ritual which kicks off with a full body exfoliation using Champagne sorbet and is priced at $360 per person. Corrective skin treatments, massages, body wraps and affordable add-ons to indulge every limb are also available.

a boutique stay at Spa Anise, Hunter Valley — Book a rejuvenating treatment at Spa Anise.

Where: 555 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin

Prices: View the full spa menu .

7. Heavenly Hunter Mobile Massage & Meditation

Nailed your cellar door call sheet and desperate to hibernate already? Bring the day spa to you with the help of Heavenly Hunter Mobile Massage & Meditation . Specialising in the art of Hawaiian massage with a Bodyworks qualification under her belt, owner Amanda Drew leads a team built to fulfil your mobile pampering wishes.

Amanda Drew doing a Hawaiian massage at Heavenly Hunter Mobile Massage & Meditation — Amanda Drew works wonders through the art of Hawaiian massage.

Amanda is also a Reiki Master and qualified in nutritional coaching, so services are designed to be holistic in addition to Zen-inducing. Treatments include a wide range of massages, facials, healing therapies and even astrology chart readings and prices start from $165 per person for 60 minutes of magic.

Amanda Drew during a meditation session at Heavenly Hunter Mobile Massage & Meditation — Heavenly Hunter treatments and meditation sessions are guaranteed to help you relax.

Where: They travel to accommodation within Pokolbin, Broke, Lovedale, Mount View, Rothbury, Wollombi and surrounding suburbs.

Prices: View the full treatment menu .

8. Nu Leaf Retreat

Consider Nu Leaf Retreat a blank canvas to help you craft the wellness retreat of your dreams. Located in the thick of Hunter Valley’s action on Hermitage Road, this picturesque slice of nature caters to groups between eight to 24 people looking to escape and reconnect with themselves.

You can BYO experts – chefs (or food), therapists and coaches – but Nu Leaf can also connect you with the staff you need to tailor your experience.

Ten rooms inside The Lodge feature private patios and ensuite bathrooms, plus there’s a communal lounge, an undercover entertaining area with a barbecue, a Day Spa with a magnesium pool, spa and steam room and an outdoor pool. Prices start from $1950 per night if your group is no larger than 12 people.

two people undergoing massage treatments by the pool at Nu Leaf Retreat, Hunter Valley — Settle into Nu Leaf Retreat to unwind.

Where: 647 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin

Prices: Visit the website to explore options and tailor your retreat.

9. Miliya Hunter Valley

While their semi-regular wellness retreats have attracted a solid fanbase, Miliya Hunter Valley also boasts its own sophisticated day spa. Situated within one of Argentille Boutique Accommodation’s stunning buildings, the Stables, the chic build houses an assortment of lavish treatments (paired with similarly elevated price tags) and utilises a bunch of high-performance products. The focus is set on massage here however you can also book in for a facial or body scrub and there’s an infrared sauna to bask in.

If you do catch a ride on board one of Miliya’s wellness retreats, you’ll be treated to yoga, Pilates Reformer, spa treatments, three daily meals, cooking classes, workshops, accommodation at Argentille and more. Some are even specifically skewed towards a fitness discipline so make sure you check the website for up-to-date scheduling.

Where: 283 Wilderness Road, Lovedale

Prices: View the full spa menu .

10. The Wellness Farm

Another beautiful space dedicated to a scattered program of year-round wellness retreats, The Wellness Farm is set on 37 glorious acres in Broke.

Specialised practitioners set up shop over the course of a few days and run workshops and seminars while utilising the accommodation’s magnesium float pod, hot tub, sauna, Pilates Reformer machines, ice bath, fully equipped gym and general food-for-the-soul vibes.

The retreats vary in guest size depending on which practitioner is leading, so it’s best to stay across the website for upcoming dates and specific inclusions (and exclusions!).

Where: 130 Hill Street, Broke

Prices: Visit the website to explore the space and forthcoming retreats.

Whales breaching, fires crackling and slow-cooked feasts that make the cold so cosy, one might wish it lasted longer. Winter is no time to stay at home in NSW.

When the mercury drops, winter in NSW comes into its own. Beaches are quieter, the air is crisper and hearty food tastes even better when there’s ice on the windows.

Winter here isn’t for hiding away. It’s for long walks, deep baths, deeper reds and the kind of fireside lounging that feels simultaneously indulgent and entirely deserved after a day of exploring. From whale-watching up north to moodily lit bushwalks and pastry pilgrimages, we’ve mapped out your new favourite season.

a beach winter in nsw — From coastal walks to tasty delights, winter in NSW is a time to get out and about.

The Tweed

In winter, the NSW north coast has a front-row seat to one of nature’s greatest migrations. From May to November, humpbacks cruise past the Tweed coast between Antarctica and the Great Barrier Reef. Spot them from the Cabarita Beach headland or get up closer with a boat cruise.

Inland, find the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre , which is home to a rotating cast of big-name exhibitions (including Monet).

Later, grab a table at Bistro Livi , where the modern Spanish menu features whipped salt cod on toast and spanner crab with curry butter and spelt flatbread. Stick around to poke through the artist studios and indie boutiques of M|Arts Precinct .

visitors at Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre — Browse the art. (Image: Destination NSW)

The next day, jump aboard the Indigenous Lunch Cruise with Tweed Escapes. You’ll cruise upriver listening to yarns from local Indigenous guides, stop at the Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Museum and tuck into lemon myrtle-crusted snapper.

Next, drive out to Farm & Co to pull apart some juicy smoked lamb shoulder with green olive tapenade while gazing out over the macadamia fields and avocado groves of this working farm.

End the day at Mantra on Salt Beach where you’ll enjoy beach access, a heated rock spa and a lagoon pool.

dining room at Bistro Livi — Taste modern Spanish at Bistro Livi.

Blue Mountains

The cold season is hands down the best time to visit the Blue Mountains. Temperatures are perfect – sunny enough for hikes, and crisp enough at night for snuggling up.

For a trip that equally soothes and stirs, start with a meditative meander through the national park’s eucalypts and Australian wildflowers. Brave the steepest passenger railway in the world, Scenic Railway , then hop the Skyway aerial cable car for unrivalled Three Sisters views.

Thaw out at the Japanese Bath House in South Bowenfels. Soak in steamy outdoor onsens filled with natural mineral water and mountain views, wander the rose and zen gardens, or sip hot drinks in the tea house.

group leader at Blue Mountains Stargazing — Rug up for Blue Mountains Stargazing. (Image: Destination NSW)

Afterwards, head to Ates in Blackheath, where everything revolves around a 150-year-old ironbark-fuelled oven – like the wood-roasted duck with nectarines and Szechuan spice. Or visit Tempus Katoomba , which leans experimental and sustainable, serving up dishes like braised fennel with cumin, spiced yogurt and Aleppo pepper.

Rug up and head into the night with Blue Mountains Stargazing . Sessions are guided by astrophysicists, helping you understand what you’re looking at as you look into deep space.

Wrap it all up at Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains – MGallery Collection . There’s a whiskey bar in the basement (and crackling fires that make a dram taste even better), indoor and outdoor pools and a day spa. Kids will love the mirror maze and ice rink, too.

dishes laid out on table at Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains — End the day with delicious meals at Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains. (Image: Destination NSW)

Southern Highlands

Good food and wine by the fire, experienced between sifting through second-hand treasures, is a winter vibe in Bowral.

Start with a lap around Dirty Janes , an antique and vintage market. Recover from your shopping frenzy at Bendooley Book Barn , where floor-to-ceiling shelves and a roaring fire set the tone for an afternoon of red wine or hot coffee.

When it’s time to eat, head to Hickory’s Restaurant & Bar , Peppers Craigieburn Bowral’s onsite restaurant. Try the crispy pork belly with Granny Smith crisps and apple gel, or ocean trout with wakame, lemon gel and pickled radish.

couple looking through Dirty Janes in bowral — Wander the antiques at Dirty Janes. (Image: Destination NSW)

Another option, Onesta Cucina , does Italian with flair. For something more casual (with cocktails), Flour Bar swings between brunch and dinner, with an onsite bakery, over 400 wines and a hidden deli in the old bank vault.

Later, clamber Mt Gibraltar , where trails wind through eucalypt forest to views over Bowral and Mittagong.

Stay at Peppers Craigieburn Bowral , a century-old estate with open fires, elegant lounges and a nine-hole golf course.

woman and her dog winter in nsw at Peppers Craigieburn Bowral — Stay cosy at Peppers Craigieburn Bowral.

Penrith

Shake off winter inertia with an adrenaline boost out in Penrith. Kick things off with a kayak paddle on the Nepean River with Horizon Line, or head to Cables Wake Park , where cold-weather wetsuits take the edge off a wipeout.

For something a bit more cruisy, opt for the Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler for slow-floating views and a hot cuppa.

kayakers on the nepean river in penrith — Head out on the Nepean River. (Image: Destination NSW)

Refuel at Marcel Bar & Bistro , where reimagined European comfort food – like seafood risotto in bisque with little neck clams and Moreton Bay bugs – is king. Then check in at the Pullman Sydney Penrith , the area’s first international five-star hotel, to enjoy your well-earned rest.

Start planning your NSW winter getaway at all.com.

10 luxe day spas in the Hunter Valley to unwind at now

Cheese is certainly appetising but a day spa in the Hunter Valley serves as the ultimate pairing to top-shelf wine.

1. Elysia Wellness Retreat

2. Elysia Wellness Retreat’s Day Spa

3. The Spa at Chateau Elan Hunter Valley

4. Reflections Day Spa

5. Ubika Day Spa at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

6. Spa Anise Day Spa at Spicers Vineyards Estate

7. Heavenly Hunter Mobile Massage & Meditation

8. Nu Leaf Retreat

9. Miliya Hunter Valley

10. The Wellness Farm

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No time to hibernate: experience the best of winter in NSW

Whales breaching, fires crackling and slow-cooked feasts that make the cold so cosy, one might wish it lasted longer. Winter is no time to stay at home in NSW.

The Tweed

Blue Mountains

Southern Highlands

Penrith