10 Feb 2026
Australia’s leading wellness destination, Gwinganna Retreat & Spa will mark a major milestone on 11 March as it celebrates 20 years of life-changing wellness experiences for guests. This anniversary signals a new chapter, defined by a more personalised, science-informed and nature-based approach to wellness.
Set across 200 hectares of protected Gold Coast hinterland, Gwinganna has long been recognised for its expert-led wellness programs, world-class spa therapies, organic cuisine and natural environment. As it enters its second decade, the retreat continues to evolve in response to growing demand for unique, most sophisticated wellness experiences that create lasting, positive change.
For many guests, Gwinganna is more than a retreat. It is the place where a new chapter begins.
“Twenty years of Gwinganna is a testament to the people, values and land that have shaped this,” says Melanie James, General Manager of Gwinganna Retreat & Spa.
“It is a moment to honour our community and those who have walked the mountain with us, while looking ahead. Our focus lies with meeting guests where they are, with experiences and practical tools that support a healthier, happier life.”
This evolution includes curated wellness pathways, medical diagnostics including DNA and microbiome testing, deeper nature immersions and a growing calendar of special interest retreats.
Sustainability and preservation of the land remain central to Gwinganna’s philosophy. Proudly Eco Certified and accredited with Land for Wildlife, the retreat supports conservation through regeneration projects, organic gardens, on-site beehives and long-standing partnerships with Currumbin Wildlife Hospital and Wildcare Australia.
Gwinganna’s enduring appeal has been recognised nationally and internationally, with recent accolades including 2025 Best Luxury Healing & Wellness Retreat – Global Winner at the World Luxury Hotel Awards, 2025 Best Wellness Retreat in Oceania at the World Spa Awards, and 2025 Best Integrative Wellness Retreat at the Spa & Wellness Award.
For more information, visit www.gwinganna.com or call 07 5589 5000 or email reservations@gwinganna.com.
Media Contact:
Che De Jong, Marketing Manager
0423 103 661
About Gwinganna Retreat & Spa
Gwinganna is a leading, uniquely Australian, wellness destination created to inspire the desire to live a healthier life. Located in south-east Queensland’s scenic hinterland on over 160 hectares, it offers a wide variety of fully inclusive programs from two to seven nights.
Packages include accommodation, range of activities, selected spa and wellness therapies, delicious organic cuisine, wellness seminars and the use of its extensive facilities, including the Spa Sanctuary, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.
Winner - Best Integrative Wellness Retreat, Best Wellness Retreat and Best Eco Retreat 2025, Spa & Wellness Awards
Winner – Best Eco Retreat 2024, Spa & Wellness Awards
Winner – Best Eco Spa 2023 and Best Wellness Retreat 2023, Winner – Best Luxury Eco Spa 2023 and Best Luxury Spa Retreat 2023 (Australia and Oceania)
