Incentive travel in Australia - best places to relax

If planning an incentive travel for a group that is in need of some serious time out - Australia is world's favourite to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy.

A few nights at a spa retreat in Australia will revive participants so they come back with new energy and motivation to conquer the world. What is even better, in Australia you can combine spa treatments with some action like exploring the Great Barrier Reef, experiencing Australian wilderness or tasting world famous wine.

Best winery spa in Australia
Empire Retreat

  

Combining two of life's most enjoyable ways to relax - wine and spas - is the perfect antidote to life's stresses. Peaceful pastures, bushland and the Empire Estate vineyard in the beautiful Margaret River wine region. The deeply relaxing massage-fusion treatments and a glass of beautiful wine afterwards will leave you in a wonderful blissful state for long.

Some edible-sounding treatments, like the vanilla-and-macadamia body polish and chai-milk bath, will remind you of the fabulous foodie region in which you're lucky enough to be staying.
Yallingup, Western Australia; empireretreat.com.



 

Best wilderness spa in Australia
Southern Ocean Lodge
This eco-chic wilderness retreat on the south-west coast of Kangaroo Island in South Australia is definitely one for your bucket list. Very private suites laid out in a line along a cliff offer up soul-elevating coastal views, and there are excellent nature tours on which to meet koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, sea lions.
While here, try the rhythmic Kodo massage, inspired by traditional Aboriginal techniques. Absolutely divine
Kangaroo Island, South Australia; southernoceanlodge.com.au.

 
Best eco-spa in Australia
Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa

Bordering the Blue Mountains, this place epitomise eco luxury at its best. Sustainable locavore food philosophy is just one of many values this resort pays tribute to. The treatment rooms at the spa have superb views of the surrounding escarpments and quintessentially Australian landscape. For true luxury, try the Australian Sunset Ritual package, four euphoric hours of bathing, massage, facial and more. Exquisite accommodation, exceptional service and respect for the environment easily make this one of the best spa retreats in Australia.

Wolgan Valley, NSW; wolganvalley.com.

 
Best island spa in Australia
Qualia
This is not only Australia's favourite island spa, Qualia was voted best resort in the world in the 2012 Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards. When the expert therapists at Spa Qualia get their hands on you, you'll understand one of the reasons this retreat is so highly regarded. Try the Signature Ceremonies White Haven, which includes an exfoliation, mud wrap, massage, facial and silk caressing your skin (a delightful sensation!). With dazzling sea views, this sublime adults-only retreat affords all the peace, pampering and relaxation you could ever wish for.
Hamilton Island, Queensland; qualia.com.au.

15 THINGS TO DO IN QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

Queensland is Australia’s second-largest state in size. Queenslanders enjoy more winter sunshine and warmth than most other Australian states and it’s perfect for all types of outdoor activities and water sports all year round. Queensland is also home to the world famous Great Barrier Reef as well as five World Heritage listed areas.

Here are 15 exciting things to do in Queensland so why not pick a few and head to the Land Down Under to energise, discover and connect in Australia.

Squeak your way along the white silica sand on Whitehaven Beach. Queensland, Australia

Get shivers down your spine when Aboriginal elder Willie Gordon escorts you to ancient rock art sites near Cooktown, and tells you the stories of his ancestors. Queensland, Australia

Battle the rapids with a full-day white water rafting trip on the Tully River, south of Cairns. Queensland, Australia

Go stand-up paddle boarding at Palm Beach. Queensland, Australia

Rip your way around rainforest tracks on a quad bike at Daintree Station near Port Douglas. Queensland, Australia

Spot koalas sleeping in the tree tops on the Forts Walk at Magnetic Island. Queensland, Australia

Stand up at least once on a surfboard (even if it’s only for two seconds, it still counts). Queensland, Australia

Witness hundreds of tiny turtles bursting from their eggs and racing their brothers and sisters to the ocean at Mon Repos. Queensland, Australia

Taste crocodile, kangaroo meat and succulent beef at Ochre in Cairns. Queensland, Australia

Dive alongside graceful manta rays at Lady Elliot Island. Queensland, Australia

Spot a wild dingo on Fraser Island and drive the beach highway to the middle of Fraser Island to swim in freshwater Lake McKenzie. Queensland, Australia

Go hunting for mud crabs through the mangroves then cook up your catch with Kuku Yalanji brothers, Linc and Brandon Walker. Queensland, Australia

Hand feed wild dolphins on Moreton Island. Queensland, Australia

Walk the beach where the rainforest meets the reef at Cape Tribulation. Queensland, Australia

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Polish off a plate of Hervey Bay scallops with a glass of wine, sitting on the deck of Coast Restaurant & Bar in Hervey Bar. Queensland, Australia