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Nimbus Co. is set to open yet another new venue, blending ancient wellness practices with mindful design.

With popular locations already in wellness hotspots like Byron Bay, Bondi and Neutral Bay, Nimbus Co has opened the doors to its seventh studio in Melbourne’s trendy suburb of Fitzroy (officially) on 8 May, after just having opened number six in Sydney’s Queenscliff.

Founded in Bondi, Nimbus Co. made a name for itself with carefully designed therapeutic spaces that are designed to enhance wellness through extremes. It’s all about opposing temperatures, jumping between hot and cold in saunas, ice baths and LED lounges.

Nimbus Co fitzroy lobby — The Fitzroy studio blends into its trendy surrounds.

“Fitzroy is a natural home for Nimbus. It’s a neighbourhood that appreciates conscious living and creativity," says co-founder Neil O’Sullivan. “A lot of thought, time and care has gone into bringing this space to life – it’s been a real passion project. We wanted to create something that feels restorative and grounded, but also culturally connected – where health is woven into the rhythm of daily life, not set apart from it".

The Fitzroy studio will demonstrate the wellness brand’s evolution – from heritage architecture to reflect the character of the suburb, to an earthy brown colour palette for relaxation (all designed in collaboration with MIMA Architects), to its offered services.

LED therapy lounge at Nimbus Co — The non-invasive LED therapy helps with anti-ageing. (Image: Maxwell Finch)

Every detail has been chosen with intention, to create a calming environment to unwind in. From recycled fittings and recycled timber front door, lighting by Objects for Thought and HAY, filtered showers by Fettle, Leif body products and even a bespoke stained-glass piece by Brunswick-based artist Eloise McCullough.

As always, find private infrared sauna rooms, ice bath rooms, and contrast therapy suites featuring either infrared or traditional saunas. There will also be a compression boots recovery lounge, massage therapy, facials, head spa and a multipurpose event space designed to host workshops, classes, and community events.. If you love your experience, you can take it home with you at the on-site retail store.

Nimbus Co shop — Visit the on-site retail store.

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There’s no shortage of exceptional eateries in regional Victoria. From casual classics to finely tuned fine diners, here’s our pick of the plentiful bunch.

Le Foyer Brasserie, Bendigo

French plate at Le Foyer Brassiere, Bendigo — Le Foyer serves upscale French fare.

From the owners behind Bendigo’s beloved The Woodhouse comes this newly opened elegant French bistro. It’s all about welcoming warmth at this city fine diner, after all Le Foyer , translates to ‘the hearth’ in French. A place to linger in the chic, Parisian-style salon, the menu unfurls in the classics, from beef bourguignon to steak frites and mille-feuille.

Riverbank Moama, Murray River

If you’re journeying on or beside the Murray, it’s only fitting that you dine by its banks. This nature-nestled restaurant by the river is idyllic for a long, sun-filled lunch. The menu is an unfussy playlist of the hits served with a seasonal spin – and the mood is as gently flowing as the nearby water.

Felix, Geelong

Soft brown banquettes, walnut hues and a terrazzo bar welcomes with relaxed French bistro vibes at Geelong’s Felix . But really, it’s the collage of simple, seasonal flavours that make this restaurant an easy-going favourite. Come for brunch or dinner; vegans are welcomed with a dedicated menu.

The Perch, Lavers Hill

A laid-back classic of the Great Ocean Road, The Perch at Lavers Hill welcomes those taking a pause from the serpentine drive. Lunch in the warm-wood dining room is accompanied by vineyard vistas and fleeting cameos from native birds.

The Shared Table, Ballarat

If you go for the ‘Dine without Decision’ option at this beloved eatery , you’re free from the tyranny of food envy with a chef-selected procession of dishes that highlight the bounty of the Midwest region. Think mochi gnocchi with pumpkin and XO or Western Plains pork cotoletta.

Barragunda Dining, Mornington Peninsula

This fine diner , which opened in early 2025, has been lauded as one of the region’s most ambitious and significant openings in recent years. Set on a 400-hectare, cliffside Cape Schanck property that delivers the kitchen with a cornucopia of produce, it’s elegant and honest paddock-to-plate dining at its most refined.

Mount William Station, Grampians

Whether you’re staying at this luxe historic station or just swinging in for dinner with friends, the shared table vibe here is country hospitality at its most welcoming and elevated. Seasonal and local produce guides chef Dean Sibthorp’s hand for plates finessed with the mountain-fresh flavour of the Grampians.

Emerald City, Yarra Valley

You’re certainly not in Kansas anymore when you slip behind the emerald curtain from Cavanagh’s Whiskey and Alehouse to the diminutive Emerald City . Allusions to the fraudulent wizard and Dorothy aside, this acutely intimate four-seat diner is a curated experience worthy of a road trip. As you may imagine, bookings are essential.

du Fermier, Trentham

Annie Smithers’ intimate, farmhouse-y French fine diner is not at all new, but it is every bit iconic. It’s long attracted food-lovers to its charming dining room for a set menu that undulates with the seasons. If you’re a gourmand to your core, book into one of Annie’s delightfully informal masterclasses.

Messmates Dining, Gippsland

This Warragul diner’s menu is a well-arranged collection of delicious, farm-forward morsels crafted, quite simply, to delight. Dishes such as French onion dip scooped onto nigella seed crackers and fresh-made pasta tossed with a black pepper and butter emulsion are all about balanced, enjoyable flavours paired with good wine.

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