Find your Zen on Lord Howe Island, NSW

Indulge yourself with a few yoga sessions or take a week-long retreat, enjoying relaxing spa treatments, massage or even some cooking classes, surrounded by the mystical beauty of Lord Howe Island.

Pinetrees Lodge, Lord Howe Island, NSW

Join the yoga instructor at Pinetrees Lodge for morning yoga beside the lagoon. Specialising in creative vinyasa, classes combine the flowing practice of vinyasa with deep stretching for relaxation and strength building postures.

There are also occasional Wellness Weeks which offer an extended program of yoga, adventure fitness and wholefood cooking classes to help you continue with a healthier lifestyle when you get home.

Arajilla, Lord Howe Island, NSW

Or take a specialist yoga class at Arajilla, a boutique resort situated on the island’s sheltered northern coast, just moments away from Old Settlement Beach. Arajilla’s Day Spa also features an extensive Wellness Programme offering a full range of treatments designed to pamper, relax and revitalise.

Yoga on Queensland’s Island Resorts

Refresh your mind, body and soul and watch the sun rise over the ocean while practising your salutations to the sound of gently lapping waves at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef!

Many of Queensland’s island resorts offer yoga as a complimentary onsite activity – the following are just a few of our top picks …

Qualia, Hamilton Island, Queensland

Grab a yoga mat and watch the sun set over the tranquil turquoise waters of the Whitsundays. Qualia’s group yoga sessions take place at dusk at the Hamilton Island Yacht Club or the onsite Yoga Pavilion. One-to-one yoga and guided meditation sessions can also be arranged, and your personal instructor will help to design a program to continue once you’ve returned home.

An oasis of Australian style occupying its own peninsula on the northern tip of Hamilton Island, Qualia is surrounded by the natural wonder of the Great Barrier Reef and with views across the Coral Sea and Whitsundays.

Lizard Island, Queensland

The northernmost resort on the Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island is truly secluded from the rest of the world. Join the in-house yoga teacher for a relaxing morning yoga session on the beach. No experience is required, and any fitness level can be accommodated. The resort is situated on the reef – so no long boat rides are needed to experience one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. And as you might expect, there are plenty of water sports for guests to enjoy as well as indulgent treatments at the resort’s Essentia Day Spa.

Orpheus Island Lodge, Queensland

Surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef, Orpheus Island Lodge is everything an island escape should be. Nestled in a sheltered bay on the island’s western side, the secluded and luxurious hideaway comprises just a handful of sumptuous suites and guestrooms. Enjoy an early morning yoga session with the in-house yoga teacher before exploring incredible snorkelling sites and world-class diving spots. There’s also a magnificent infinity pool.

Elysian, Long Island, Queensland

A secluded, all-inclusive island hideaway situated in the Whitsundays, Elysian hosts wellness and yoga retreats throughout the year. Surrounded by rainforest and ocean, the boutique property is set in a 3-hectare private cove in Paradise Bay on the southern point of Long Island, catering to a maximum of 20 guests at one time.

Indulge in some ultimate escapism from the crowds and idle your time away swinging in the hammock listening to the waves, kayaking around the uninhabited rest of the island, diving into the clear waters, or indulging in a personalised organic spa treatment.

Makepeace Island, Noosa, Queensland

Treat yourself to some private yoga classes on heart-shaped Makepeace Island, the Australian home of Sir Richard Branson, located on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Classes can be held in the secluded garden or by the pool with experienced yoga practitioners.

Yoga classes in Australia’s incredible landscapes

Unwind and refresh your mind, body and spirit amidst incredible Australian landscapes. From the serenity of the remote Queensland Outback to classes in the Daintree Rainforest – Strike your best warrior pose at some of Australia’s finest yoga destinations.

Mount Mulligan Lodge, Far North Queensland

Rise with the sun and embrace the fresh air with a morning yoga class at Mount Mulligan Lodge in remote Far North Queensland. Located 150kms north-west of Cairns, stay in luxury outback accommodation on a secluded 28,000-hectare heritage property and enjoy a range of activities designed to help you relax and unwind amidst the serenity of the Queensland Outback.

Yoga classes are tailored to each guest’s needs, and all experience levels are welcome. Private yoga classes are also available for a little more one-on-one time.

Daintree Rainforest, Far North Queensland

Be nurtured in nature with daily morning yoga in your own rainforest oasis at Daintree Ecolodge, the perfect destination to reconnect with nature. Rise to the sound of the birds and breathe in the fresh tropical air as you unwind and enjoy the perfect balance of relaxation and exploration.

Nestled in the heart of the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest, Daintree Ecolodge features unique boutique accommodation in eco-friendly treehouses immersed in the canopy, a private onsite waterfall and wellness rainforest walks. Regular retreats are also hosted throughout the year.

Silky Oaks Lodge, Far North Queensland

Join one of the guided yoga classes each morning at Silky Oaks Lodge. Suitable for all fitness and experience levels, sessions are held in the open-air pavilion to the soothing sounds of the Mossman River.

Surrounded by lush rainforest, the Lodge is an ideal base to recharge and unwind and experience the spectacular natural attractions of Tropical North Queensland, including the Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge, Great Barrier Reef and Cape Tribulation.

Explore the adjacent Daintree Rainforest on guided rainforest walks, kayak down the crystal-clear Mossman River, sail, snorkel, or dive the incredible Great Barrier Reef, or spoil yourself with a massage at the resort’s tranquil Healing Waters Spa.