Wellness

No matter the time of year, or day of the week, it’s always a good time to go to the spa. And in Brisbane, the pampering options are endless—from soothing massages to rooftop float baths.  

Here’s a heap of beauty and wellness gift ideas for someone in your life who could use some ‘me time.'

Wrap up their glow-up this Chrissy. These are the beauty gifts they’ll actually *squeal* over.

Rise and shine, it's workout time and hese local brands promise you’ll favour fitness every day of the week.

With benefits for the mind, body and soul, floating in magnesium-enriched, body-temp water is the wellness trend that just keeps on trending.

Whether you're after the game-changing results or the total rejuvenation, haircare meets therapy at these head spas. 

Dig out the CamelBak you bought in 2001, invest in some super tough band aids, and drop your adventure pin on any of Australia's best hikes and walks. 

Don't sweat the small stuff with a blissful soak and steam session at these spots. 

From heated to reformer, set the tone with the best Pilates studios in Brisbane.

From saunas to a rooftop bar, you’ll find everything you need to prioritise balance and connection.

If you’re twitching with nervous exhaustion, read on for the skinny on where to get a damn good massage in Brisbane. 

We’ve done the hard yards to track down the the best hidden waterfalls Brisbane's nearby regions have to explore, so you don’t have to. 

Ahh, summer in Brisbane. A period when the only reason you leave the air conditioning is to dip your toes into South East Queensland’s beautiful rivers, creeks, lakes, waterfalls and beaches. 

If you’re up the top end of the Sunshine Coast and looking for things to do in the bustling hub that is Noosa, we’ve got you covered.

If you’ve never planned a trip to the Scenic Rim, we’re here to tell you, you’re most definitely missing out. 

Sick of staring at the boring, grey face of a treadmill? Well, it turns out Brisbane is home to some pretty special running tracks, offering you access to the great outdoors, fresh air and a whole lot of beautiful views and scenery.

Move over, rainforest walks and secret hike spots, because Brisbane is coming at you with some seriously stunning urban walks. Think gorgeous cityscapes, riverside strolls and enough greenery to have you reconsidering ever needing to leave our humble city.

With homes to suit every style, from old-timey charm to inner city luxury, we’ve got you covered with the trendiest Airbnbs in Brisbane.

Eliminate barriers of resistance—and find a gym that hits all the right notes. 

From their BBL laser treatments that targets ageing, sun-damaged and compromised skin, to their skin needling, PDO threads and exclusive Biologigue Recherche body treatments only available in Australia at KAILO, there’s an endless array of experiences that can be tailored to your exact needs for dreamy plump skin and healthy nurtured insides too.

We don’t know about you, but Japanese head spas are all over our feeds at the moment, with people finding peak relaxation thanks to the blissful treatment. If you’ve been dying to try it for yourself and find out if it’s just as good as TikTok makes out it is, we can confirm it’s the most blissful experience you’ll ever have in your life—and you can do it right here in Brisbane at Atama Head Spa. 

Carving a little time out of your day for self-care just got easier for northsiders with the opening of Merse Wellness Spa, a luxe new destination for relaxation and recuperation. 

Total Fusion has reachied new fitspo heights with an incredible new Rooftop Wellness Precinct being added to their Newstead gym. 

Time to pull off those oversized hoodies and ditch the trackie dacks—spring is in the air. And with it comes the promise of purple rain, thanks to Brisbane’s vibrant jacaranda scene.

With things the way they are out in the world, it's OK not to be OK right now.

 Score a champagne sleep on a beer budget.

Brisbane’s best kayaking spots are just a stone’s throw from the city.

Rock climbing is the ultimate full body work out that doesn’t actually feel like exercise. Don’t get it twisted, it’s no walk in the park, in terms of calorie burn it beats your bog-standard gym class any day.

Set yourself a pledge to give back. Volunteering your time and effort is a rewarding, warm-fuzzy experience. The positives are endless: you’ll experience a sense of purpose, learn new skills, and connect with cool new peeps.

If you’ve been looking for a great excuse to try a yoga class or get back into it, we’ve found some of Brisbane’s most beautiful yoga studios to help you out.

We thought we’d get some expert tips on how to add meditation to your daily routine, and what you should be doing when you finally sit down to clear your mind.

Finding yourself caught in the hustle and bustle? Turn things down a notch to prioritise your health and wellbeing. You don’t need to turn your entire life on its head—a few simple changes can make a world of difference. 

Found: A better way to meet your health and money goals. 

Whether you're training for an important sporting event, a new parent juggling endless responsibilities, or a time-poor professional, this will help you start 2023 off strong. 

We’ve found some of the best mountain walks near Brisbane that will either shock your cardiovascular system back to life, or act as a fitness challenge for those of us who have thrived in isolation. 

Stand Up Paddle Boarding (or SUP, for the really cool kids) is one of those activities you do religiously while on holidays: you vow to buy a SUP board, return to Brisbane and then never do it again, because where can you even SUP in Brisbane, right?

Check out our top picks for the six most picturesque lakes near Brisbane, where you can swim, kayak, SUP, fish or just picnic in the sun. 

The Gold Coast's Soak Bathhouse has opened a second wellness centre in Brisbane, this one on the rooftop of West Village. Yes, a rooftop bathhouse. 

Open in Guyatt Park in St Lucia is a Park Warrior obstacle course—think a jungle gym inspired by the insanely difficult challenges on Ninja Warrior. 

It’s considered to be a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, supporting specific ailments and illnesses like depression and arthritis, and general health and wellbeing.

After the pure chaos of the last two years, we're all about embracing self-love and wellness in 2022, so we'll be using February 14 as an excuse to treat number one. 

Whether you're recovering from COVID or just being cautious, here's where to work those muscles in socially distanced styled.

Forget feeling the sand between your toes, get your toes into some flippers and get those flippers straight into the deep blue and experiencing the best snorkelling to be had near Brisbane.

Yogat is brightening up our yoga practice with eco-friendly yoga mats which are covered in original artworks from incredible Australian artists. 

Don’t wait for Dry July and Sober October to give booze the flick for a day or two, here are 10 things to do in Brisbane that aren’t drinking.

If you are looking for a re-usable face mask to wear when one is needed, or just to have on hand in case, here’s where to buy them in Brisbane right now. 

A brand new gym just opened in Newstead that has been designed specifically with COVID-19 and social distancing in mind. 

Here’s what happened when I headed along to Fit X EMS, Brisbane’s first boutique EMS training studio in Ascot. 

F45 have launched a new first-of-its-kind training concept, FS8, combining yoga, pilates and toning exercises.

The Goodnight Co are hosting a sleep-focused Wellness Retreat at the luxurious Emporium Hotel in South Bank.

Now you can slip into tipsy-land while ticking off your weekly exercise activity wih Gin & Yang Tuesdays at Three Brews Holland Park.

Tucked away on Brookes Street in the Valley, CBB BLVD is the place to hit for a restorative skin or body treatment. 

At Eden Health Retreat, a blissful oasis of calm in Currumbin Valley on the Gold Coast, the hardest decision you’ll have to make is deciding whether to get up for yoga or stay in bed.

Newstead-based Function Well is opening its second facility upstairs at Toombul shopping centre, and it promises to be amazing—and we believe it.

To help you tackle your fitness goals, we’ve rounded up five of the toughest stair runs to tackle in Brisbane—don’t say we didn’t warn you. 

It’s time to pull it out your dusty frisbee and give it a practice toss, because Brisbane just scored a new disc golf course to tackle. 

Here’s where you’ll find the prettiest Brisbane gardens to chill out in when all you need to do is get away from it all.

Live by the beach and craving to go country for the day? Work your way through our hit list of the best things to do in Mary Valley and satisfy all your needs for cows, rustic tin sheds, rolling farms, creeks and teeny old towns. 

Tucked away behind a nondescript row of shop fronts in Woolloongabba is Cenote Casa Bathhouse, a gorgeous new outdoor spa and bathhouse.