Billabong Retreat

About Billabong Retreat

Billabong Retreat is a holistic wellness retreat in Maraylya, set among 12 acres of native bushland approximately 45 minutes from central Sydney. Overlooking a peaceful billabong, the property offers a restorative setting where adults can step away from everyday demands and focus on stress reduction, mindful living and personal wellbeing. Founded in 2011, the retreat combines traditional practices with contemporary wellness education. Programmes may include yoga, meditation, mindfulness, group learning and practical workshops addressing stress, self-care, nutrition and the mind-body connection. Guests can follow the daily schedule or create a quieter stay with more time for rest, reflection and nature. Accommodation ranges from simple air-conditioned rooms to private treehouse and deluxe waterside cabins. Depending on the selected category, guests may have a shared or private bathroom, while premium cabins add features such as billabong-view balconies and indoor and outdoor baths. Mostly plant-based wholefood meals, healthy snacks and refreshments complement the retreat’s wellness-focused approach. Between sessions, guests can swim in the magnesium pool, book massage or Reiki treatments, use the sauna or explore the property’s walking areas. Billabong Retreat is designed as a wellness and stress-management destination rather than a medical detox or hospital-based treatment centre, making it best suited to guests seeking a structured, nature-based retreat experience.