Salt, Sand, Savasana: Byron Bay’s Best Wellness Spots

Osprey Spa at Elements of Byron is the kind of place that knows exactly how to read the room (and your nervous system). Bathed in soft, natural light and surrounded by nature, this serene sanctuary feels like stepping into your own quiet universe. Treatment rooms open to the outdoors, inviting birdsong, sea breeze, and a touch of magic inside. Expect luxurious facials and seasonal rituals using native botanicals with a refreshingly down-to-earth approach. The Sublime Bliss Facial is basically skin therapy with a side of soul-soothing calm. Therapists are intuitive, the space thoughtfully designed, and every detail feels warm, never clinical. Whether you’re a resort guest or dropping in for a restorative escape, Osprey doesn’t just pamper — it reconnects you with your body. A ritual, a reset, and just the right amount of indulgence. 

Navia Bathhouse brings a slice of Scandinavia to Byron, swapping snow for sea breeze and adding a modern Aussie twist. Set in a sleek black timber sanctuary, Navia is all about slowing down, tuning in, and soaking up the quiet joy of simply feeling good. Two-hour sessions include access to a magnesium hot pool, traditional sauna, cold and ice plunges, steam room, and a cosy lounge space (snacks included, naturally), it’s a full-body exhale. For the full reset, add a massage or try Sauna Club, a guided small-group session blending breathwork with hot-cold therapy that leaves you grounded and glowing. With flexible access options — from 5- and 10-pass packs to an unlimited weekly membership — it’s easy to make it your ritual. Whether you’re flying solo or deep in your wellness girl era with friends, Navia meets you where you are. It’s hygge, reimagined in Byron. 

Minimalist studio, maximal results. Pilates by Brooke is where form meets focus — think polished concrete, high ceilings, and small class sizes that actually feel personal. Founded by Brooke Timms, the vibe here is all about intentional movement and thoughtful progression. Whether you’re a Pilates die-hard or just dipping your toe into reformer life, sessions are tailored to your body and your goals. With expert guidance and sleek apparatus, you’ll build strength, lengthen out, and probably feel a little smug afterwards (in the best way).

Step into Mukti Beauty Rooms — luxe AF and your go-to glow haven with spots in Byron Bay and Mullumbimby. Their skin gurus tailor facials packed with 100% natural, certified organic goodies, plus next-level massage rituals that seriously melt your stress away. Don’t skip the Neo Lift Buccal Facial — basically a workout for your face that leaves you lifted and sculpted — or chill out with LED light therapy that’s all kinds of magic.

Tucked in Byron’s lush hinterland, Soma offers retreats that blend ancient Vedic wisdom with a fresh, modern approach to well-being. Co-founders Gary Gorrow and Peter Ostick bring decades of meditation, mindfulness, and vision coaching expertise, guiding guests through practices that clear the noise and reconnect you with what matters. From guided meditations to nourishing workshops, Soma is a place to reset, reflect, and leave feeling grounded, clear, and deeply recharged.

Breathwork Byron is the place locals whisper about when they need a real reset. Led by Dan and Sara, these private sessions and group circles use conscious breathing to calm frazzled nerves, clear mental fog, and boost energy in the best way. It’s like a deep clean for your mind, helping you let go of what’s stuck and leave feeling lighter, clearer, and way more you.