Find Zen effortlessly with our pick of the best Brisbane day spas

Release those shoulders in sublime style at our pick of the best Brisbane day spas.

A Brisbane holiday is never short of incredible things to do, making my deep desire to momentarily switch off even more crucial. Delivering delicious dollops of Zen across the city, the best Brisbane day spas are found within the finest hotels and hottest emerging suburbs, as I find a quality fix no matter where my adventure takes me. Here, my list of the top Brisbane day spas to get you floating.

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If you only visit one of the best Brisbane day spas, make it The Bathhouse Albion. You’ll lap up always-alluring affordable bathhouse pricing amid one of the most high-luxe, immersive day spa fit outs across the state.

1. KAILO Wellness Medispa

KAILO Wellness Medispa at The Calile Hotel — The spa at The Calile is in a league of its own.

Like you needed another reason to drop into The Calile Hotel. KAILO Wellness Medispa , located within the globally acclaimed Fortitude Valley hotel, is a sanctuary dedicated to self-care. I step into Pinterest-perfected surroundings to discover every spa classic I’m looking for, as well as vitamin therapy, advanced skin treatments, medical treatments, brow and makeup services, and laser. In signature Calile fashion, the space trickles with tranquillity and the service is world-class, mirroring the same soaring bar that puts The Calile into a league of its own.

Address: Level 1, The Calile Hotel, 48 James St, Fortitude Valley

Prices: View their treatment menu here

2. Sukha Skin and Wellness

I don’t visit Windsor often, but stumble across a very cool collective of retailers when I find Sukha Skin and Wellness one weekday morning. Located one level up from the ground level’s buzzing Boy Bear Espresso and the cult-favourite By Roxy brow salon, this Brisbane day spa is as aesthetically blissful as its greenery-speckled counterparts. A softly dressed waiting area soothes before my Sukha Signature Start facial, led by the lovely Sinead, examines my shin in detail and drenches it lovingly with exactly what it’s craving. My favourite bit is the extra-spacious treatment table, layered up with a concealed quilt to provide maximised fluffiness as I drift into heaven knowing long-lasting results are on the way.

Address: Colwill Place, 180 Albion Rd, Windsor

Prices: View their treatment menu here

3. The Bathhouse Albion

Stepping up Brisbane’s bathhouse game to spectacular heights, The Bathhouse Albion dazzles from the moment I enter. A muted palette of Instagram-perfect beige embraces timbers and natural stone to create a dream-like setting. Hopping between the traditional Finnish sauna to the steam room and cold plunge, I’m entirely focused on me (which, with young kids, isn’t always possible) before a herbal tea enjoyed in the Brisbane day spa’s phone-free lounge provides the cherry on top. A 38-degree hot pool is equally wonderful, darkened to allow for the lights beneath to glow as I sink in and lose track of time completely. This place is so beloved, they’ve just opened a Queenstown, New Zealand outpost.

Address: Albion Fine Trades, 64 Narial St, Albion

Prices: 60-minute bathhouse sessions start from $59 and 60-minute float therapy starts from $79. See the full services menu for comprehensive pricing

4. Soak Bathhouse

mineral pools at Soak Bathhouse in Brisbane — Soak Bathhouse invites you to switch off and recharge.

Originally a Gold Coast spa day stalwart, Soak Bathhouse in Brisbane’s West End has been wholly embraced by Brisbane locals and visitors like myself. A photogenic spot for hydrothermal therapy, it’s beautifully designed to facilitate seamless dipping between mineral pools, hot spas, cold plunges, a cedarwood sauna and a steam room. Basic entry will score you 60 minutes to do the rounds at your own pace however 90-minute sessions are recommended, and more in-depth packages include snacks and beverages are also on offer. I also love Soak’s quiet areas, and I recommend booking an LED facial and meditation service to extend your self-care

Address: Level 2, The Eaves at West Village, 111 Boundary St, West End

Prices: A 60-minute session starts from $39 however prices increase depending on when you go (and what you add).

5. SOL Elements

the SOL Elements bathhouse, Tamborine Mountain — SOL Elements bathhouse is a calming wellness destination on a lake. (Image: Timothy Birch)

Just an hour’s drive from the centre of Brisbane, SOL Elements takes my breath away when I visit for Australian Traveller’s exclusive first look. Situated amid rich Tamborine Mountain hinterland and adjacent to a fairytale lake dotted with resident ducks, the Brisbane day spa is a romantic ode to traditional Japanese-inspired wellness. Lean into the Himalayan salt room and float therapy room, or book a treatment before your obligatory saunter between three outdoor thermal mineral pools, a cold plunge and a cedar wood sauna provide idyllic hot-cold therapy. Don’t miss the Earth Lab, where I blend my own body scrub to shower with, or one of the Secluded Suites which elevate the experience via a private sauna, shower, outdoor mineral pool and suite of refreshments

Address: Tamborine Mountain Glades, Tamborine Mountain Rd and Cedar Creek Falls Rd, Tamborine Mountain

Prices: 90-minute sessions start from $85. View the services menu here

6. Merse Wellness Spa

indoor pools at Merse Wellness Spa, Brisbane — Escape the rush of the city at Merse Wellness Spa.

Located across two Brisbane sites, Merse Wellness Spa is a gorgeous wellness brand that offers bathhouse-style contrast therapy. Spanning traditional sauna sessions, cool plunge pools and hot spas, both locations serve as multifaceted oasis’s of self-focused love. If you’re extra serious about results, investigate their body contouring, magnesium float and compression therapy services. The Brisbane day spa also rolls out massage treatments and spray tanning if you’re feeling cash splashy.

Address: 1904 Sandgate Rd, Virginia, and 31-49 Logan River Rd, Beenleigh

Prices: View their services menu here

7. Atama Head Spa

Obsessed with that Japanese head treatment on Instagram? Atama Head Spa is your reality fix, a niche Brisbane day spa renowned for its famed traditional head and scalp-based treatments. Broadening the love out to the shoulders, face and neck, this place is basically the massaging messiah of cranium proximity, drawing a cult following for its expert therapists but also the blow dry that’s included in some of their popular spa packages.

Address: 2/92 James St, New Farm

Prices: View their treatment menu here

8. Away Spa

the Twilight spa treatment room, Away Spa — Get pampered in the Twilight spa treatment room.

Tucked inside the glamorous W Brisbane, Away Spa is a suitably slick Brisbane day spa oozing trademark W-style character. Ultra-modern relaxation pods, complimented with drinks and snacks, overlook the Brisbane River, creating a beautiful kick start to your wellness journey. As for the treatments, there’s a buffet to choose from spanning massages, body exfoliation, facials, peels, hair masks, mani-pedis, waxing, brow beauty and beyond. Want more? Guests are granted access to the hotel’s Level 4 Wet Deck which consists of a pool, gym, saunas and steam rooms.

Address: Level 5, W Brisbane, 81 N Quay, Brisbane

Prices: View their spa menus here

9. Stephanies Spa Retreat

a woman relaxing at Stephanies Spa Retreat — Schedule a wellness day at the French-inspired Stephanies Spa Retreat.

Bypass the Sofitel’s rooftop pool on Level 3 to find Stephanies Spa Retreat , a French-inspired Brisbane day spa. Soft blooms and sweet-scented candles set the scene as 11 treatment rooms including one designated just for couples, a five-person pedicure lounge and a steam room, roll out the classics. Opt for a deluxe package to get the royal treatment, otherwise indulge in their list of massages, body therapy and facials as well as a brilliant 30-minute Sole Healing ritual perfect for those explorative footsies.

Address: Level 3, Sofitel Brisbane Central, 249 Turbot St, Brisbane City

Prices: View their treatment menu here

10. Heavenly Spa by Westin

the spa relaxation pod at Heavenly Spa by Westin — Settle in for a quiet and relaxing treatment at the Heavenly Spa by Westin.

Elevate your self-care routine with premium skincare at Heavenly Spa by Westin  in the middle of Brisbane’s CBD. Found within The Westin Brisbane, the day spa features an ultra-luxurious minimalistic fit-out with soft lighting and sheer drapes, plus the staff are delightful. Take your pick from massages spanning hot stone, aromatherapy, remedial and more, plus there are also scrubs, wraps, facials and peels.

Address: Level 3, 111 Mary St, Brisbane

Prices: View their treatment menu here

11. Archon

Archon, Brisbane day spa — Rest and rejuvenate at Archon.

Desperate for the out-turn rather than the Zen? Archon  in Teneriffe, about a 10-minute drive from the CBD, is a slick space that offers results-based treatments for men and women. The facial menu alone is packed to the rafters, ranging from standard to advanced, plus there’s laser hair removal, micro-needling, waxing, cosmetic tattooing, tattoo removal and more. A day spa in Brisbane for serious beauty enthusiasts.

Address: 100 Commercial Rd, Teneriffe

Prices: View their services via the website

12. Petrichor Day Spa

the treatment room at Petrichor Day Spa, Brisbane — Relax in pure bliss at Petrichor Day Spa.

Making magic with a product range that’s all organic, Petrichor Day Spa  is a calming Brisbane day spa built in a beautiful 100-year-old Queenslander. Step inside for instant homely vibes before your treatment commences and total relaxation ensues. There are a few signature packages to consider, with some including a light lunch and beverages, however, if you’re there solely for your favourite fix, choose from massages, facials, beauty treatments and more.

Address: Level 3, 48 Orchard St, Hawthorne

Prices: View their treatment menus here

13. SkinSpirit Day Spa

the SkinSpirit Day Spa, Brisbane — SkinSpirit Day Spa is tucked down a quiet street.

Located on a quiet street in Tarragindi, just a 10-minute drive from Brisbane’s CBD, SkinSpirit Day Spa  is a local gem that’s swept up multiple industry awards. Offering a menu of beautifully performed treatments, the staff are professional and knowledgeable. Find uninterrupted me-time in the way of high-performing facials, massages, hydro-microdermabrasion, LED therapy, body treatments and a large range of beauty services.

Address: Shop 1, 212 Cracknell Rd, Tarragindi

Prices: View their treatments via the website

14. TotalFusion Spa

the treatment room at TotalFusion Spa, Brisbane — Indulge in Ayurvedic treatments at TotalFusion Spa.

TotalFusion, a Brisbane wellness chain with locations in Newstead, Springfield, Chermside, Mt Gravatt and Morningside, TotalFusion Spa  is found in three of them, renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities and results-driven treatments. No matter which venue proves more convenient, expect striking modern fit outs and extremely attentive service. The menu spans facials, massages, facial peels, beauty therapy, laser skin treatments and laser hair removal.

Address: Check the website for Newstead, Morningside and Springfield locations

Prices: View their treatments via the website

15. The Healing Stone

The Healing Stone, Brisbane day spa — The Healing Stone is inspired by the healing power of ancient Japanese rituals. (Image: Supplied)

Inspired by the healing power of ancient Japanese rituals, The Healing Stone  offers unique experiences across two locations. One is set within the Emporium Hotel South Bank, and the other is in Paddington and caters to women only. No matter where you land, don’t miss their incredible Ganbanyoku therapy which pops you into a hot stone chamber of Himalayan rock salt to allow for its detoxifying powers to enlighten you. Shiatsu bodywork, reflexology and oil massages can also be experienced across both venues.

Address:  Level 21, Emporium Hotel, 267 Grey St, South Brisbane, and 79 Latrobe Tce, Paddington

Prices: View each location’s treatments via the website

Under wide-open outback skies, discover a fossicking gem that’s managed to slip under the radar.

While the name Clermont may feel new to even the most intrepid traveller, its gilded history stretches back centuries. You’ll find it just off the highway, humming quietly under the hazy veil of Queensland’s outback sun. It’s here, hemmed in by mountains and perched atop soil heavy with the earth’s treasures, that one of Australia’s most accessible outback adventures awaits.

Thanks to deposits of gold, copper and gemstones – souvenirs left by exploding supernovas and the heave of tectonic plates – Clermont became a centre point of Queensland’s Gold Rush. And now? Australia’s fossicking capital is yours to discover.

Getting there

car driving along Capricorn Way in queensland — Take a drive through Queensland’s Mackay Isaac region. (Image: Sean Scott/ TEQ)

You’ll find Clermont in Queensland’s Mackay Isaac region. To get here, it’s an easy three-hour drive over sealed roads from Mackay. Or, if you’re heading from the Sapphire Fields of Emerald, the drive will carve out just over an hour from your day.

Whether you’re road-tripping through outback Queensland or just tracing your way through all that Australia has to offer, Clermont is remote but easily accessible.

Best accommodation in Clermont

Theresa CreekDam in clermont — Camp by Theresa Creek Dam. (Image: Riptide Creative/ TEQ)

All accommodation comes with a generous helping of country hospitality here. The choice is yours between modern hotels, parking up the camper or pitching a tent.

Theresa Creek Dam lies just outside town. Begin each day with crisp country air and bright outback sunrises. Spend the night under the sparkling country stars and your days out on the dam fishing or kayaking. Even if you aren’t camping, be sure to save space in your itinerary for an afternoon on the red dirt shore.

To stay closer to town, opt for a central hotel to base yourself between exploring and fossicking, like Smart Stayzzz Inn and Clermont Country Motor Inn .

Things to do in Clermont

three people on a tour with Golden Prospecting — Join a tour with Golden Prospecting.

One does not visit Clermont without trying their hand at fossicking. There are strict rules when it comes to fossicking, so stick to areas dedicated for general permission and make sure you obtain your license beforehand. Try your luck at McMasters , Four Mile , Town Desert, McDonald Flat and Flat Diggings . To increase your odds, sign on for a tour with the expert team at Golden Prospecting . They’ll give you access to exclusive plots and expert advice along the way.

Once you’ve tried your luck on the gold fields, head to the Clermont Township and Historical Museum . Each exhibit works like an archaeologist’s brush to dust away the layers of Clermont’s history. Like the steam engine that painstakingly relocated the entire town inch by inch to higher ground after it was decimated by flooding in 1916. See the tools that helped build the Blair Athol mine, historic fire engines, shearing sheds and all sorts of relics that make up Clermont’s story.

The historic Copperfield Chimney offers a change of pace. Legend has it that fossickers found a solid wall of copper here, over three metres high, kick-starting Queensland’s first-ever copper mine.

Bush Heli Services flying over clermont queensland — See Clermont from above with Bush Heli Services. (Image: Riptide Creative/ TEQ)

For hiking, nearby Dysart is the best place to access Peak Range National Park. Here, mountainous horizons stretch across the outback as if plucked from another world. Set off for a scenic drive along the Peak Downs Highway for access to countless geological wonders. Like the slanting rockface of Wolfang Peak. Summit it, and you’ll find yourself looking out across a scene surely conjured up by Banjo Paterson. Dry scrub dancing in the warm breeze, grazing cattle, eucalypts and the gentle creak of windmills. Don’t miss visiting Gemini Peaks, either, for one of the park’s best vistas, and a blanket of wild flowers after rain.

Then, take to the skies with a scenic helicopter tour with Bush Heli-Services . Shift your perspective and cruise above all the sights from your trip. Spots like Lords Table Mountain and Campbell’s Peak are best viewed from the skies.

Before you head home, be sure to explore the neighbouring townships. Spend a lazy afternoon in the shade of Nebo Hotel’s wrap-around verandahs . The hotel’s 1900s dance hall has since been replaced with one of the area’s biggest rodeo arenas, so consider timing your trip to line up with a boot scootin’ rodeo. Or, stop by a ghost town. Mount Britton was once a thriving town during the 1880s Gold Rush. It’s been totally abandoned and now lies untouched, a perfect relic of the Gold Rush.

Best restaurants and cafes in Clermont

meal at Commercial Hotel — Stop into the Commercial Hotel Clermont.

Days spent fossicking, bushwalking and cramming on history call for excellent coffee and hearty country meals. Luckily, Clermont delivers in spades.

Lotta Lattes Cafe is beloved by locals for a reason. Start your days here for the best caffeine fix in town and an impeccable brunch menu.

For a real country meal, an icy cold beer and that famed country hospitality, head straight to the town’s iconic hotel: the Commercial Hotel (known endearingly to locals as ‘The Commie’). It’s been a staple in Clermont since 1877. The hotel even survived the flood of 1916 when it was sawn in two and moved to higher ground.

Naturally, time spent in the outback must include calling into the local bakery. For delicious pies and a tantalising array of sweet treats, make Bluemac Bakehouse your go-to while in town.

Discover more of The Mackay Isaac region, and start planning your trip at mackayisaac.com.

The best Brisbane day spas to instil deep calm