Wellness

Welcome to the most fabulous corner of the internet—Urban List's destination for the picks of the beauty crop. This month, our fave haircare has a glow up, there's new scents galore, indie brands are having a *moment* and a new immersive beauty space. 

It’s high time you carved out some time to de-stress and rejuvenate with our pick of the best days spas on the Gold Coast in 2025.

Equal parts glam and camping, glamping is the best of both worlds, with proximity to nature minus the sacrifice of your favourite creature comforts, so scroll on for the best glamping spots on and around the Gold Coast in 2023.

We’ve broken down the best bush walks on the Gold Coast, from a quick stroll to a full day in the wilderness, that’ll even make Tarzan jealous. 

From remedial massages to hot stone massage to foot massages, we've tried them all. Scroll on for the Gold Coast’s best massages in 2024, which are sure to rub you up the right way. Let bliss ensue. 

The Gold Coast is a hub for tasty vegan eats, with vegan cafes, restaurants and bakeries popping up on the regular. 

There are a range of local gift delivery businesses that will deliver right to your door, perfect for every occasion. From flowers to cookies, beers to beauty boxes, here are the Gold Coast’s coolest delivery services.

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

Get ready to earn fave child status with these 30 awesome things to do on the Gold Coast this Mother’s Day.

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

If there's one thing Gold Coast has no shortage of, it's endless stretches of white sandy shores. Let us guide you to the best beaches on the Gold Coast.

There’s something about having your nails done that motivates you. 

To help you on your yoga journey and guide you one step closer to your studio match made in Zen, we’re rounding up the best yoga studios on the Gold Coast.

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.

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.

While you could opt for the likes of a day spa, why not kick the relaxation vibes into high gear with a weekend getaway where the bath is actually the main attraction? From clawfoot iron baths to wine barrel plunge pools to open-air spa baths, there's plenty of soak-worthy outdoor baths on and around the Gold Coast. 

Nestled in lush seaside escape Casuarina, Kalm Springs is an indulgent seaside health spa that is all about healing, rejuvenation and wellness from within.

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

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 on the Gold Coast right now. 

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.

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in December 2020.

We all love a good pamper at the salon, it’s the ideal opportunity to sit back and relax and let the worries of the world wash over you. But you don’t want your hair and beauty regime to come at the expense of the environment. Did you know that the Australian hairdressing industry is responsible for sending more than 1-million kilograms of aluminium foil to landfill every year? Not to mention the nasty chemicals being washed down the drain and penetrating your skin during colour sessions and treatments.

Sea levels and temperatures aren’t the only things rising year-on-year. So too are a selection of the Gold Coast’s restaurants and cafes, rising to the occasion and doing their bit for the environment.

Your go-to guide to what’s on the rise, and on the slide in culture right now. 

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.

Baché De Mar’s sea cucumber collagen serums are a hit—here’s why.

A quick day trip from the glittery Gold Coast, here’s where to head for the best shopping in Byron Bay. 

This Saturday 27 June, Double Barrel Kitchen & Bar and State of Sahaja are teaming up to bring us a yoga and mulled wine night, and we couldn’t think of a better way to spend a winter’s afternoon. 

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?

Whether you’re a coastal cruiser, a seasoned city slicker, a lycra fanatic or a hipster with a fixie, we have a trail for you. Here are some of the Gold Coast's best bike rides.

For the first time, and possibly the only time, ever, Gold Coast Hinterland’s stunning Gwinganna Retreat is opening its doors to local day visitors and we couldn’t be more thrilled.

Swap your trackies for activewear and check out the list below for the Gold Coast gyms and fitness studios re-opening their doors for classes. 

Need to get your locks sorted? Here’s our pick of the best Gold Coast hairdressers you really should know about.

If you're looking for a reason to start shopping at bulk food stores, we have three for you. It's better for the planet, you can buy as little or much as you want and you know the produce is fresh. 

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.  

​Queensland Government restrictions have forced the beloved Village Markets to cease the running of both their Burleigh Heads and Stones Corner events for the foreseeable future. With hundreds of small businesses left with no market to trade at, it’s now more important than ever to get behind these businesses during this uncertain time.

You may not be able to visit your local cafe for a flat white, enjoy a beer with your buddies or catch a film with friends, but we’re arming you with 10 seriously cool things to do on the Gold Coast, while you batten down the hatches and self-isolate.

Grab your towel or mat, don your comfiest exercise gear, clear some space in the lounge room and kick off your iso workouts with the best online fitness classes on the Gold Coast.

Here are seven awesome things to do on the Gold Coast this week.

When availability slumps, look to your local heroes that deliver fresh fruits, vegetables and meats to your door, with no chance of you breaking any physical distancing rules.

Drastic times call for drastic measures and if that means turning craft spirits into hand sanitiser, we’re here for it. 

Here are seven mostly delicious things you probably didn’t know you can get delivered right to your door on the Gold Coast.

How do you make your Downward-facing Dog 147 times more fun? Add an Ink Gin and a lawn smattered with jovial, like-minded individuals, that’s how. 

This is the year to plan a wellness holiday at home, so book a trip and chill out in one of these holistic beauties—the best day spas in Byron Bay. 

If the year has left you feeling a little burnt out, stressed and in need of a break, it’s time to blow out those cobwebs and adjust your gaze to events and activities that are good for the mind, body and soul. 

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.

When it comes to the lunchtime workout you have to choose wisely.

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. 

Get your nose out of the self-help books and give your soul the nourishing it deserves with five top wellness retreats on the Gold Coast (or close by).

Trailblazing Gold Coast charity LIVIN, which has had incredible success across Australia and is now going international, is presenting a conversation-starting photography exhibit called Collective Minds. 

After a weekend of tacos and margaritas (and hangovers), or a few too many nights in the grips of pillowy baos, this is the list you need to call on.

 We’ve rounded up the best Gold Coast wellness studios, each a little different in approach and offering, but all with the intention to make you feel nothing less than fantastic, so you can live the life you’ve always dreamed about.  

Wave goodbye to the boring treadmill and try out one of these Gold Coast fitness classes. From an explicit RnB cycle class to an indoor dance party complete with glow sticks, you can get fit and have fun—who knew?

How do you make your downward facing dog 147 times more fun?  Add a cold beer (or two) and a room filled with like-minded, slightly tipsy individuals, that’s how! What could possibly go wrong?

Coworking office spaces are having a serious moment, so it only stands to reason that the same idea could work for the world of beauty. Enter The Studio Upstairs, or as we like to call it, a little slice of beauty heaven. The space, which sits high above the hustle and bustle of Burleigh’s Connor Street, is a bright, calming oasis, home to a collective of talented hairdressers, make-up artists and yogis alike.

First of all, forget everything you thought knew and had come to expect from a nail salon. Because Burleigh newbie, ERVA is the total opposite. The vegan and organic salon is welcome addition to the beauty scene in a time where we’re more conscious of what we’re putting in and on our bodies.

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. 

The best thing about vegan food is that it’s for everyone. Because, newsflash, you don’t actually have to be vegan to eat vegan, crazy we know. To meat eaters it was once thought that a secret society of basket weaving mountain monks held the keys to this mysterious meat-free lifestyle and if you didn’t have the right password (the password is “seeds” just so you know) then you weren’t allowed in. But never fear, it’s 2018 people and the Gold Coast is home to some top-notch vegan choices that not only bring joy to vego’s but delight to the rest of us trying to cut down on our meat intake. Rejoice!

So, you want an action-packed story for the office that rivals a weekend spent watching Netflix? Lace up and hit the Gold Coast's best hikes and walks.

If you’re looking for a change of scene on the weekend, head for Bangalow—a stone's throw from Byron Bay and less than an hour’s drive from the Gold Coast.