6 top wellness retreats for women in South Australia

If you prefer a less structured getaway, escape to the wildly beautiful Coorong Region for a relaxing Nature Retreat at Coorong.life. Just two hours south-east of Adelaide, you’ll find your custom built and secluded ‘Kip Pod’ where you’ll sleep, cook and unwind from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Choose from 3, 4 or 7 nights and fill your time however you like. Take up painting or photography, walk along the nearby sand dunes or, if you have one, BYO kayak or stand up paddleboard and go for an adventure along the waterways.

Our tip: Use this two-night stay as a chance to ingrain a meditation practice into your daily routine. It’s been proven that meditation for women can improve your mood and help you to remain focused and present (despite that ever-growing to-do list) and benefits can be seen with just a few minutes a day.

Pack your sense of adventure and join Enliven Outdoor Adventures for a weekend of sun, surf, swags and smiles at their Women’s Surf Camp on the beautiful Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. Whether you’re a total newbie or looking to level up your surf skills, this camp is your chance to finally learn to surf or improve your surfing with Neptunes Surf Coaching,

Sleep Under the star in your swag (provided thanks to Savvy Swags), enjoy delicious meals prepped for you while you relax, and immerse yourself in the stunning coastal vibes of “Yorkes” with new friends.

You don’t need to venture completely off-grid to enjoy the benefits of a retreat. Situated on the outskirts of Adelaide’s CBD, Davaar House will have you feeling a million miles away without ever leaving the city.

Operating within a gorgeous heritage mansion, this 5-hour ‘Retreat Day’ escape will take you through oxygen therapy, lymphatic massage, infrared saunas and float therapy to completely reset and revive.

Our tip: Make sure you leave time for a nourishing snack and cuppa in the gorgeous cafe.

The Barossa is well known as a wine producing region, and it is also the home to the team at Beyond Wellness. They host some of the best wellness retreats in South Australia that are designed to nourish your mind, body, and spirit.

Imagine luxury accommodation, mindful walks, spa treatments, sound baths, breathwork, yoga and chef-prepared meals. From the moment you arrive, they take care of every detail, so you can just settle in, relax and enjoy.

For women looking for yoga retreats, Beyond Wellness offers the opportunity to incorporate movement and mindfulness into a broader wellness experience. Rather than focusing on yoga alone, the retreats bring together several pillars of wellbeing to create a more holistic reset.

Breathwork and Ayurveda go hand in hand so when it comes to meditation retreats in South Australia, you can’t look past this nurturing three day Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Retreat. Led by an expert team of Ayurvedic doctors, you’ll be educated on the best diet and lifestyle practices for your dosha (body type) and daily yoga and breathwork will help balance your internal dialogue.

You’ll be fully immersed in the culture of this ancient Indian science, spending your time at Ayurveda Village and cooking from the food grown in their community garden. We loved filming part of an episode of Well Traveller TV Series 1 at Ayurveda Village and you can watch it here.

Our tip: Take the time to really absorb the knowledge of these principles to integrate them into your daily life. The weekend away is great for a kick-start into health, the real benefits come from a long-term commitment to these practices.

At La maréa, wellness is not something you have to chase. It is woven into the experience from the moment you arrive on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Private retreats are created around the people, purpose and pace of each group, whether you are gathering for a milestone, reconnecting with family or simply making time to be together.

Designed for groups of six to 10 guests, each stay offers the chance to step away from everyday demands and settle into a more spacious rhythm. Days might unfold through nourishing food, guided movement, time outdoors, restorative sleep and meaningful conversation, with the coastal landscape providing a natural backdrop for slowing down.

La maréa’s approach draws on evidence-based lifestyle wellness, bringing together nutrition, movement, sleep, recovery, nature and connection. Yet nothing feels rigid or prescriptive. Instead, each experience is thoughtfully shaped around the group, creating the space to pause, reconnect and return home with greater clarity and renewed energy.

Our tip: Gather a group of people you love and let La maréa take care of the rest – from the setting and nourishing food to the space, support and experiences that make slowing down together feel effortless.