From a refreshing weekend getaway to a holistic week-long program, Golden Door has a range of wellness retreat options to help you find the wellbeing that you’re looking for.
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What you will experience
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Best Value
Health Enhancement Program
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Optimal Wellness Program
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Motivate for Change Program
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Healthy Lifestyle Weekend
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Villa Nights
Villa Nights
Retreat to the comfortable, secure surrounds of your private villa to do your own thing, disconnect from the world, read a book, watch a movie, soak in the tub or relax and take in the magnificent vistas of the Hunter Valley. Choose from spacious one, two- or three-bedroom private villas. Each featuring king beds and ensuites including bath, spacious lounge room, balcony. Accommodation |
7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Spa Treatments
Spa Treatments
The elegant Day Spa is a haven of relaxation, beauty and healing within the Retreat. Enjoy a Facial A La Carte and/or Swedish massage, package inclusions can be upgraded if preferred. There are more than 50 Beauty treatments and massage therapies for you to choose from. See our spa menu for full treatment options. Learn More |
3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Wellness Treatments
Wellness Treatments
Learn more about yourself and selfcare through one-on-one wellness treatments with some of Australia’s most skilled practitioners. You can choose from wellness coaching, yoga or standard personal training session. See our wellness menu for full treatment options. Learn More |
1 | 1 | 1 | No |
Wellness Seminars
Wellness Seminars
Participate in a daily program of health education seminars and empowering workshops. Preparing for Change, Movement that Matters, Building Resilience, Personal Action Plan, Food as Medicine, Women’s Health & Men’s Health. There is also a cooking demonstration, mindfulness classes and more. Learn More |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Welcome Consultations
Welcome Consultations
When you arrive at the Retreat, you will meet with one of our amazing program team members to discuss what you want to get out of your stay and how you’re going to get there. This will guide you in the right direction during your stay to ensure you get the most out of your participation in the program and set you up for when you return home. |
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Nutritious Meals
Nutritious Meals
At Golden Door, you will be eating sensibly portioned, nutritious wholefoods at well-spaced mealtimes. Mindful eating is encouraged to help you appreciate what you have, to slow down and to be more in the moment. Time at the Retreat gives your body a rest from red meat, alcohol, caffeine, sugar and saturated fat. Learn More |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Retreat Facilities
Retreat Facilities
You will have fun exploring the retreat’s extensive facilities, with a hit of tennis in the afternoon, a workout in the fully equipped gymnasium, loosen up at yoga or daily stretch classes in one of three fitness studios or get active participating in a group class, like indoor hockey or badminton on the activity court. Everything is at your doorstep with 25m indoor and outdoor resort style pool, spas and steam rooms. Learn More |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Daily Group Classes
Daily Group Classes
A full program of low-, medium- and high-intensity fitness activities, there is also a cooking demonstration, mindfulness classes and more that take place throughout the entire day for you to participate in. Learn More |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Program Start Day
Program Start Day
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Sunday
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Su
Sunday
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Su
Sunday
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Fr
Friday
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Guest Speakers
Guest Speakers
Each Saturday night you have the chance to hear from an exciting guest speaker on a range of topics to inspire you. Learn more and be motivated by leading authors, health or wellness experts or sporting greats. Learn More |
Yes | No | No | Yes |
Free Airport Transfers
Free Airport Transfers
Transfers: For your convenience, there are Transfers to and from Newcastle and Sydney airports at set times each Sunday. Additional fees apply for transfers on most packages, although are included free of charge in the 7-night Health Enhancement Program. Bookings are essential, please enquire about times when making your reservation. Self Drive: There is free under cover parking available for guest’s vehicles at the retreat. Google Maps |
Yes | No | No | No |
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Recommended Retail Price
One bedroom villa
Single person rates - from |
$4595 | $3550 | $2280 | $1455 |
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Limited Promotional Offer
Single person rates from:
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$3595 | $2750 | $1940 | $1235 |
| Your Savings $ | $1000.00 | $800.00 | $340.00 | $220.00 |
Specialty Interest Programs
At the heart of the Golden Door philosophy is a commitment to tailoring the health and wellbeing experiences on offer to match the unique needs of our guests.
With our team of lifestyle experts, you now have an empowering opportunity to redefine your relationship with your body. As our Weight Management Program guest you will receive individual care, emotional support and take-home tools that can help you achieve long-term sustainable weight management. This unique program is structured to provide you with tools to positively redefine your relationship with your body, through understanding individual motivations behind food choices, movement patterns and everyday behaviours. You will engage one-on-one with our specialist facilitators, whilst participating in our renowned, immersive wellness retreat experience – all designed to provide you with an evidence-based, holistic approach to powerful personal change. Get ready to love your body again!
Learn MoreThroughout the year Golden Door hosts specialist practitioners in the presentation of a range of Specialty Retreats in their area of expertise, offering guests the opportunity to gain specialist knowledge in a particular concept or area of interest around health and wellness. The Specialty Retreat is an optional extra paid in addition to your Golden Door program booking.
Learn MoreThe wellbeing of the workforce from the Managing Director to the trainee is crucial in creating a competitive advantage for business whilst having a positive impact on the communities that business supports. Creating healthy corporate cultures in the workplace is essential for a business’s productivity, decrease absenteeism and creating employee loyalty. At Golden Door we believe that when you live a healthy, inspired and fulfilling life your capacity to perform at your optimal best is greatly increased. Personal wellbeing is paramount to achieving professional success. To find out how we can help your team, contact us at info@elysia.com.au or call 1800 212 011
Learn MoreIf you are looking to extend your stay to receive greater benefits, then ask our reservations team to tailor an extended stay to meet your individual needs, whether this be for two weeks, three weeks or longer. Contact our reservations team on 1800 212 011 or email reservations@elysia.com.au for more information.
Everybody loves a long weekend or the opportunity to take advantage of a public holiday. At Golden Door we try and cater for those who want to get a little more out of their Long Weekend escape or extra days leave.
Booking Information
If you have any information that isn’t answered here or on the Preparing for Your Stay page, feel free to ring and speak with our reservations team on 1800 212 011
- Prices are per person
- Bookings require full pre-payment upon booking to secure reservations
- All specials are subject to availability
- Places are strictly limited
- Payments are non-refundable but may be transferred within a 12 month period (fees apply)
- If you need to postpone within 14 days of your arrival, a date amendment fee of $550 is payable (flat fee per booking)
- If you need to postpone 14 days or more prior to your arrival, a date amendment fee of $50 is payable (flat fee per booking)
- Prices are valid for stays from January 2019, include GST and are subject to change without notice
- Prices are subject to availability and may not be combined with any other offer
- Payments via VISA or MasterCard over the phone will incur a 1% surcharge. American Express payments over the phone will incur a 1.8% surcharge and Diners Card will incur a 3% surcharge. All online bookings/payments incur a 1.75% surcharge
- Payments made via Direct Deposit will not incur any surcharge.
View our full Terms and Conditions.
Transfers:
For your convenience, there are Transfers to and from Newcastle and Sydney airports at set times each Sunday. Additional fees apply for transfers on most packages, although are included free of charge in the 7-night Health Enhancement Program. Bookings are essential, please enquire about times when making your reservation.
Self Drive:
There is free under cover parking available for guest’s vehicles at the retreat.
We strongly recommend:
prior to your arrival you reduce or cease the consumption of sugar, alcohol, tobacco and caffeine in the week prior to your arrival. It is our experience that your stay with us will be much more rewarding if you are able to remove or significantly reduce these substances from your diet prior to arrival.
Special dietary requirements:
Please advise our reservations team if you have any dietary requirements such as food allergies or intolerances.
Packing list:
- Whether during the day or at night, you will always feel comfortable in casual wear at Golden Door.
- Please bring practical shoes for walking and exercise to make your stay more enjoyable.
- Swimwear should be packed for those planning to use our pool or spa facilities.
- In the cooler months, warm clothing is recommended for early morning and later afternoon outdoor activities. Gloves and headwear are useful in the winter for colder periods of the day.
Restricted items:
Familiarise yourself with our contraband items. Please refrain from bringing these onto the property: Mobile Phones (in room only) Tobacco Drugs Food Chocolate/Sweets Coffee/Tea Alcohol
Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any further assistance by phoning 1800 212 011 or email info@elysia.com.au
As with any holiday, we strongly recommend all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance prior to visiting Golden Door Wellness Retreat & Spa