Wellness
10 Of The Best Natural Swimming Holes Around Brisbane
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.
13 Of Brisbane’s Best Pilates Studios
We asked you to send us your favourite Pilates studios in Brisbane. You delivered. Here’s Brisbane’s best pilates studios, as picked by you.
17 Of Brisbane’s Best Bathhouses With Spas And Saunas
Is there anything more rejuvenating than a good soak and steam session? Whether it’s spending so long in a spa you wind up looking like a prune or just a good old sweat out in the sauna, you and your achy muscles will be feeling in tip-top shape after visiting one of these Brisbane saunas and spas.
22 Of The Best Beauty Gifts To Shop For Christmas 2024
Add some sparkle to your beauty lover's festive season.
20 Of The Best Things To Do In Noosa In 2024
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.
12 Of The Most Beautiful Waterfalls Near 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.
Brisbane’s Best Day Spas To Treat Yourself At
No matter the time of year, or day of the week—it’s always a good time to go to the spa. Fortunately, Brisbane is home to a bunch of amazing spots, that will melt away the stress and have you getting your Zen on in no time.
14 Of The Best Things To Do In The Scenic Rim
If you’ve never planned a trip to the Scenic Rim, we’re here to tell you, you’re most definitely missing out.
8 Of Brisbane’s Best Running Tracks To Get Your Heart Pumping
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.
12 Of The Best Places For Walks In Brisbane
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.
Here’s Where To Get A Luxurious Head Spa In Brisbane
Head spas are taking the world of wellness by storm—here's where to get one in Brisbane.
Australia’s Best Hikes And Walks You Need To Conquer
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.
21 Of The Best Airbnbs In Brisbane For 2024
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.
13 Of The Best Places For A Massage In Brisbane
If you’re twitching with nervous exhaustion, read on for the skinny on where to get a damn good massage in Brisbane.
Get Moving In 2024 With This All-Encompassing Gym Membership
Eliminate barriers of resistance—and find a gym that hits all the right notes.
This Luxe Brisbane Beauty Spa Was Just Named One Of The World’s Best
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.
Find Peak Relaxation At This Luxe Brisbane Head Spa
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.
Brisbane’s North Side Just Scored A Stunning New Wellness 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 Platinum, Brisbane’s Boujiest Gym, Has Its Own Rooftop Wellness Centre And Day Spa
Total Fusion has reachied new fitspo heights with an incredible new Rooftop Wellness Precinct being added to their Newstead gym.
8 Of Brisbane’s Most Beautiful Jacaranda Walks
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.
Here’s How To Keep The Conversation Rolling Around R U OK? Day
With things the way they are out in the world, it's OK not to be OK right now.
Koala Just Released A New Mattress From $575 That Feels Like A Literal Cloud
Score a champagne sleep on a beer budget.
9 Of The Best Places To Go Kayaking Around Brisbane
Brisbane’s best kayaking spots are just a stone’s throw from the city.
Here’s Where To Go Rock Climbing In Brisbane
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.
6 Meaningful Ways to Give Back To Your Local Community
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.
13 Of Brisbane’s Most Beautiful Yoga Studios
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.
How To Meditate If You’re A Total Beginner
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.
Slow Down Your Day-To-Day With These Simple Life Hacks
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.
The Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Meal Delivery You Need To Try In 2023
Found: A better way to meet your health and money goals.
Start 2023 Strong With These Healthy Ready Made Meals
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.
Bliss Out At The Best Places To Float In Brisbane
Being a functioning human in the world who has like, a job, and rent and parking tickets (so many parking tickets, whyyy) is hard, which is why we’ve been looking for ways to de-stress other than adding another wine to the nightly rotation.
10 Mountain Hikes Near Brisbane To Get Your Heart Pumping
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.
10 Of The Best Places To SUP In And Around Brisbane
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?
6 Picturesque Lakes Near Brisbane To Visit When The Sun’s Out
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.
Soak Bathhouse Just Opened In West End For Rooftop Spa And Sauna Sessions
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.
Test Your Skills On This Free Outdoor Ninja Warrior Course
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.
The Powerful Benefits Of Turmeric—And The Brand New Supplement You Need To Try
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.
Treat Yourself This Valentine’s Day With This Saucy Gift Guide
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.
Stretch, Squeeze And Sweat With These 6 COVID-Safe Workouts
Whether you're recovering from COVID or just being cautious, here's where to work those muscles in socially distanced styled.
7 Amazing Brisbane-Based Activewear Brands To Hit The Gym In
Support these eco-friendly Brisbane made activewear brands next time you’re looking for the perfect fit to work off your quarantine banana bread feast.
6 Of The Best Snorkelling Spots Near Brisbane To Dive Into
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.
These Stunning Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats Feature The Works Of Australian Artists
Yogat is brightening up our yoga practice with eco-friendly yoga mats which are covered in original artworks from incredible Australian artists.
Stay Off The Sauce With 10 Things To Do With Your Friends That Aren’t Drinking
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.
Masks Are Now Mandatory, So Here’s Where To Buy Reusable Face Masks In Brisbane
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.
Work Out In Your Own Pod At This New Gym Created With Social Distancing In Mind
A brand new gym just opened in Newstead that has been designed specifically with COVID-19 and social distancing in mind.
We Tried An EMS Training Session And This Is What Went Down
Here’s what happened when I headed along to Fit X EMS, Brisbane’s first boutique EMS training studio in Ascot.
Get Your Warrior Pose On At FS8, The New Gym From The Team Behind F45
F45 have launched a new first-of-its-kind training concept, FS8, combining yoga, pilates and toning exercises.
Get Pampered To The Max On A Luxe Sleep Retreat At The Emporium Hotel
The Goodnight Co are hosting a sleep-focused Wellness Retreat at the luxurious Emporium Hotel in South Bank.
Give Someone A Little Self-Care With This Gift Guide For All Things Beauty And Wellness
Here’s a heap of beauty and wellness gift ideas for someone in your life who could use some ‘me time.'
Sip Into Cobra Pose, This Yoga Studio Is Doing Monthly Gin And Yoga Sessions
Now you can slip into tipsy-land while ticking off your weekly exercise activity wih Gin & Yang Tuesdays at Three Brews Holland Park.
Freeze Away The Pain In Just 3 Minutes In This Brisbane Medi-Clinic’s Cryo Chamber
Tucked away on Brookes Street in the Valley, CBB BLVD is the place to hit for a restorative skin or body treatment.
Give Yourself The Reset You Need At Eden Health Retreat In The Gold Coast Hinterland
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.
Get Healthy, Function Well Is Opening A Massive Wellness Hub On The North Side
Newstead-based Function Well is opening its second facility upstairs at Toombul shopping centre, and it promises to be amazing—and we believe it.
Get Your Lungs Burning On 5 Of Brisbane’s Best Stair Runs
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.
Roll Up Your Yoga Mat, This Brisbane Winery Is Hosting A Bubbles-Filled Yoga Brunch
This summer, Sirromet Winery will be putting on a morning of yoga in the vines, followed by a bubbles-filled breakfast.
Chart The Rise And Rise Of Sexual Wellness, Genre-Less Hyper Pop Music And Mezcal
Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in December 2020.
Get Growing At 6 Of The Best Brisbane Community Gardens You Can Join
The (successful) vegetable patch is more often an urban legend than a suburban reality, but these Brisbane community gardens are making the dream much easier to realise.
Escape Reality With Workations, Ephemeral Hotels, Vampire Culture And Eccentric Utopian Style
Your go-to guide to what’s on the rise, and on the slide in culture right now.
Prepare To Feel Your Heart Melt, A Yoga Session With Puppies Is Happening Soon
We could throw in a joke or two right here about downward facing dog, but we won’t, because there are far more important things at hand to discuss. Like puppy yoga.
Dust Off Your Frisbee, Brisbane Just Scored A New 18-Basket Disc Golf Course
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.
Bend And Stretch At Newstead’s Stunning New Boutique Pilates Studio
Vicalates is an adorable new Newstead reformer pilates studio where instead of rushing off after class, you might want to stick around all day long.
Meet The Australian Made Sea Cucumber Serum That Makes Your Skin Glow Like Nothing Else
Baché De Mar’s sea cucumber collagen serums are a hit—here’s why.
Get Your Glow On, Here’s How To Do A Salon-Level Facial At Home
Lock the bathroom door, light a candle and prepare to treat yourself to a little skin therapy with this guide to re-creating the perfect DIY facial at home.
Smash Stuff With A Baseball Bat At This No-Holds-Barred Rage Cage In Brisbane
You know when you just really, really want to break something? Well there's a smash room in Brisbane where you can do just that.
8 Of The Most Insta-Worthy Gardens In Brisbane
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.
Get Back To Nature With An Adventure-Filled Day Trip To Mary Valley
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.
Hit The Gravel And Test Out The Best Mountain Bike Trails In And Around Brisbane
Adrenaline junkies, this one's for you. If you’re eager to get those pedals pumping, check out the list below for the best mountain biking trails in Brisbane.
Get Those Muscles Moving, These Brisbane Gyms Are Officially Re-Opening For Workouts
Virtual classes are fun and all, but if there’s anything we’ve learned from being in iso, it’s that sometimes you need to be at the gym to really kick your butt into gear. The good news is, as of Saturday 13 June, the Queensland Government has given Brisbane gyms the all-clear to open their doors.
Start Warming Up, A New Track To The Mt Coot-tha Summit Just Opened
If you’ve walked every single Mt Coot-tha trail so many times that you could practically draw a map of the whole mountain, you’ll be happy to hear that there’s a brand new hiking path to the summit set to open this week.
Get On Your Bike And Tackle 7 Of Brisbane’s Most Scenic Bike Routes
Brisbane’s brightly-coloured, lycra-cladded pedal pushers will have you believe that they are the only cyclists in this town. But, we would argue otherwise.
Get These Super-Cute Seed Packs Delivered And Grow Your Own Food At Home
Making it super easy to start your own food garden at home, Salisbury Grange is delivering hand-picked seeds straight to doorsteps, all across Australia, so you can get planting stat.
Treat Yourself With These Brisbane Beauty And Wellness Essentials You Can Get Delivered
If visions of ratty hair and unexfoliated skin are corrupting your day-to-day life, we’ve rounded up the best beauty and wellness essentials around Brisbane that you can be dropped at your door, contact free of course.
Pirouette Your Way Through Iso, The Australian Ballet Just Launched Free Online Classes
The Australian Ballet has just dropped a series of totally free online adult ballet classes. The iconic company is the latest in a long list of studios, trainers, gyms and yogis now offering virtual sweat sessions to keep us trim (and sane) during self-isolation.
Work Out At Home With Virtual Sweat Sessions From Some Of Our Favourite Brisbane Gyms
If you’re keen to support Brisbane's gyms and studios as well as (equally important) invest in your body, keep fit and maintain your mental health during these crazy times, here's our rolling list of Brisbane gyms and studios streaming sweat sessions you can do at home.
Pack Up The Tent And Tackle 6 Of The Best Multi-Day Hikes Near Brisbane
Book in that long weekend and pull out the activewear, because we’ve lined up the best multi-day hikes near Brisbane for a cheeky short-term getaway.
11 Group Fitness Classes That Will Help You Hit Your 2020 Health Goals
Don’t end up on the elliptical for the fourth time this week, get calories burning and abs firming with our roundup of Brisbane’s best group fitness classes you’ll actually enjoy.
Cenote Casa Is Woolloongabba’s Blissful Hidden Bathhouse
Tucked away behind a nondescript row of shop fronts in Woolloongabba is Cenote Casa Bathhouse, a gorgeous new outdoor spa and bathhouse.
Your Guide To An Ultimate Summer Of Adventure In Brisbane
In the spirit of adventure, we’ve put together this adventurous summer itinerary for you—jam packed with activities for the bold and brave, the culture vultures, the outdoorsy…and everyone in between
Your Guide To An Ultimate Summer Of Wellness In Brisbane
We’ve outlined a (balanced) itinerary for your summer featuring plenty of activities to get you feeling tip top—and to make space for all the fruit mince tarts.
5 Seriously Simple Steps To Future Proof Your Finances
We all know it’s important to think ahead when it comes to your money, but there are so many things you need to be across it’s hard to know where to start. I’ve outlined my five top tips to future proof your finances here.
Sweat It Out With Chris Hemsworth’s Personal Tralner At This Epic Fitness Weekend Retreat
Taking over W Brisbane on the weekend of 18–20 October is Urban FUEL, W Hotel’s infamous fitness weekend retreat that combines celebrity workouts, killer cocktails, delicious cuisine and some epic experiences.
12 Of The Toughest Workouts In Brisbane
There’s plenty of gyms in Brisbane where you can push your body to the limit, sweat it out to the max and hit the gym instead of the pub at lunch (occasionally).
You’ll Be Able To Scale Cliffs Along This Epic New South East Queensland Hiking Track
Love hiking and climbing? How about climbing along the edge of a towering cliff, clinging only to steel cables while you creep ever higher over the valley below? You’ll soon be able to do just that on the Gold Coast Hinterland, with news of the new ‘Via Ferrata’ being created at Binna Burra Lodge.
A Sleep Festival Is Taking Over IKEA And We’re Here For It
Round up your mates and jump on the highway, because the IKEA Festival of Sleep is popping up for the first time ever and it starts this week.
Here’s How To Have The Ultimate Mini Wellness Break In Brisbane
Here’s a handy substitute that might just have you taking a wellness break more often (maybe even before you snap and do something frowned upon like throwing a stapler at your computer): a wellness staycation.
Get A Guilt-Free Breakfast At 12 Of Brisbane’s Healthiest Cafes
Whether you’re about that beach bod life or you’re just trying to get your two cups of veggies per day, we’ve got you sorted with the best healthy cafes Brisbane wide. You're welcome.
7 Of Brisbane’s Least Boring Workouts To Get You Fit For Summer
From shaking it like Beyonce, to literally climbing walls to doing yoga in a sling, we’ve found seven workouts so fun you’ll never a skip a session again.
Zen Out At This Stunning Byron Hinterland Retreat
Right now, one scroll through Instagram and it seems like everyone is sunning themselves on a beach in Europe. Fortunately, we’ve found the perfect place to banish your winter blues; a hidden gem of a retreat so special, one visit and you’ll being thinking Amalfi what?
How To Give Blood And Get Free Messina Gelato Tomorrow
If you weren’t aware, World Blood Donor Day is this week. Friday 14 June to be precise. And the Australian Red Cross Blood Service are kicking things off with something a bit special.
Trash Is For Tossers | A Simple Guide To Going Plastic-Free
Let’s chat about breaking a dirty, little habit. No, we don’t mean your daily 3pm chocolate binge, we’re talking about using and abusing plastic for just about everything. The time has come to give it all up.