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The best health & wellness activities on the Goldie right now…..
The Gold Coast is known for its beaches and nightlife, but it’s also a wellness lover’s dream. Salty air, stunning hinterland, and a community that loves a good sunrise sweat, there’s no better place to recharge and feel good. Whether you’re into reformer Pilates, ocean dips, or spa days with a view, we have gathered our Insider tips for the best health and wellness experiences on the GC right now.
Sunrise Beach Yoga at Burleigh Heads
There’s something magic about flowing through downward dogs while the sun rises over the ocean. Join a beachfront class at Burleigh or Kirra — mats on the grass, sea breeze in your hair, and the sound of waves instead of a playlist.
Ocean air + movement = instant mood lift
Insider tip: Book through Aus School of Meditation & Yoga www.asmy.com.au or check out www.cityofgoldcoast.qld.gov.au and look for your local community classes via suburb.
Tallebudgera Creek Paddleboarding
This one’s basically a workout in disguise.
Hire a paddleboard and cruise through the calm, turquoise waters of Talle Creek. Great for your core, even better for your stress levels.
www.goldcoastoutdoorhire.coma.au
They offer hire for SUP, Surf boards, bikes and more.
Why go: Nature, movement, and zero gym smells.
The Kiva Spa (Mullumbimby – worth the road trip)
Not technically GC, but too good not to include. Tucked in the hinterland, Kiva is a lush, Balinese-style spa with wood-fired saunas, plunge pools, and herbal steam rooms. A must for detox days or post-party resets.
Why go: Ultimate “treat yourself” wellness escape
Pro tip: Bring a book, no phone zone.
www.thekivaspa.com.au
Hikes in Springbrook & Lamington National Park
Trade your phone screen for waterfall views and forest trails. Choose from hikes like Twin Falls Circuit or the Box Forest Track — great for clearing your head and filling your camera roll.
We love the Alltrails app to plan ahead all of our favourite tracks with timing and level of difficulty. www.alltrails.com
Our family have enjoyed Purling Brook Fall Cicruit & Twin Falls Circuit.
Why Go: Fresh air, movement, and that smug post-hike glow.
Wellness centres
Ready to test your limits?
Hit the Recovery Hub for contrast therapy — go from 4°C ice baths to 50°C infrared saunas, and leave feeling weirdly amazing. Ideal for post-workout or when chasing that dopamine high.
Or perhaps try out Vikasati Bathouse in Southport, offering a gym, bath house, sauna and magnesium pools.
LAN Bathouse has just opened in Surfers, they offer an extensive menu of massages, headspa & body treatments.
We love :
The Recovery Hub, Burleigh
VIKASATI, Southport
LAN Bathhouse, Surfers
Reformer Pilates at Organic Pilates, Main Beach
Luxe, sculpting & kind of addictive
If you’ve never tried reformer Pilates, this is your sign.
Located in the Marina Mirage, award winning studio run by passionate local Nat Dickson. They offer both group and private classes, casual and ongoing.
Bonus: great playlists and dreamy interiors.
@organicpilates
www.organicpilates.com.au
Farmers Markets + Beach Walk Combo
Vibe: Slow weekend morning perfection
Start your day with a wander through your local markets, grab a green juice or stock up your week’s worth of fruit and veg and stroll the beachfront.
We love:
HOTA Sunday markets
From 6am every Sunday
www.goodwillprojects.com.au
Palm Beach Market
www.themarketcogc.com.au
Saturday 6am - 1130am
Burleigh market
www.burleighmarket.com.au
Saturday 7am-12pm
Day spa Luxury
Hands down, our absolute fave spa on the GC is Chuan Spa at The Langham.
Treat yourself to a luxurious & reinvigorating experience. Their signature Chuan Spa treatment offers indulgent wellness inspired by the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is an absolutely stunning space and make sure that you allow time for pre and post chill time in your fluffy robe.
Save this list for your next wellness weekend, or your Monday morning reset.
