The Retreat is our public bathing area – an indoor/outdoor mineral water therapy zone with saunas, steam room, deck, guest lounge and tea station. Soak away stress and tiredness in mineral rich local spring water.
Two 38° mineral water spa pools revive and relax stressed bodies, while a cool plunge pool invigorates. The transition from hot to cool stimulates the circulatory system.
The 60° stone sauna is piled with basalt rocks, producing a dry heat that reduces aches, improves circulation and releases tension. Step into the infrared detox box and be engulfed by gentle warmth that activates the body’s natural cleansing process. The wet steam room assists in opening the pores and clearing chest and sinus congestion.
RETREAT ACCESS
Enjoy time in The Retreat, moving between different elements for perfect relaxation. Ideal before a treatment, or an experience on its own.
60min: Tue-Thu $65 | Fri-Mon & PH $70
90min: Tue-Thu $85 | Fri-Mon & PH $90
EARLY BIRD BATHING
Rise and shine! Start your day by spending an hour soaking in the warmth of mineral water in The Retreat.
Book at 9am, Sat & Sun
60min: $50
90min: $70
TWILIGHT BATHING
Soak in the tranquility of the dusk hours before a relaxing evening in or dinner at The Argus Dining Room.
From 5pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Phone reservations only
60min: Fri, Sat & Sat $70
90min: Fri, Sat & Sat $90
Special rate for 90 minute Retreat pass, when booked with any treatment:
Tues-Thurs $75 | Fri-Mon $80
PRIVATE RETREAT BOOKINGS
The perfect experience to add to a day out with friends, work getaway, hens party or post-wedding relaxation. Minimum 8 people.
Call for availability and bookings.
Bookings are essential – to ensure a relaxing experience we book a maximum of 9 people per session.
Retreat passes do not attract a surcharge on public holidays.
Take a look at our Retreat Packages to enhance your bathing experience.
Features in The Retreat
Steam Room
The steam room has many health benefits and works to relax the body and ease tension by flushing out and eliminating toxins. It also provides health benefits for people with respiratory problems such as asthma or sinusitis.
By increasing blood circulation, the steam room can also reduce signs of aging and invigorates the skin to encourage a healthy, glowing appearance.
However, the steam room is not for everyone. If you have a history of heart problems, acute rheumatoid arthritis, severe infection or are pregnant, we advise you first consult a physician.
Basalt Stone Sauna
Indulge in the age-old ritual of sauna bathing in our dry stone sauna.
Sit or recline on the cedar benches and feel muscle tension fall away as your body becomes acclimatised to the stable heat. Your pores will open, metabolic rate increase and your mind settle after a session in this sauna. Sprinkle lavender-infused water over the basalt stones and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of deep inhalation.
Emerge after several minutes and head straight to the cool plunge pool to give your circulatory system and energy levels a boost.
Mineral Water Plunge and Spa Pools
Two 38° degree mineral water spa pools revive and relax while the cooler plunge pool invigorates – all overlooking the garden.
Our spring water is sourced from only the finest local springs and contains dissolved mineral salts, trace elements and gases vital for overall health and wellbeing.
Infrared Detox Box
Unlike traditional saunas, the infrared sauna doesn’t use any steam, instead it emits infrared radiant heat.
The infrared heat offers a soothing warmth, making it suitable for those who cannot tolerate the more intense heat of the steam room or dry stone sauna.