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Gwandalan Spa

Awaken your senses and rebalance your mind and body.

Gwandalan meaning ‘peaceful rest’ in the Aboriginal language, represents the experience you can expect to receive at the Gwandalan Day Spa. Treatments are designed to reflect the tranquility and uninterrupted beauty of Orpheus Island and its endless surrounding seas.

Feel yourself drift away as you are taken on an indulgent spa journey.

Breathe in, breathe out, and find your inner peace.

Facial Therapies

ADVANCED PERFORMANCE FACIAL


Cleanse | Vitamin C exfoliation & activation | Skin treatment infusion | Akwaterra facial massage | Pressure point head, neck & shoulder massage

Beyond extraordinary, this high-performance anti-ageing facial uses potent actives and antioxidants to repair environmentally stressed skin and enhance skin cell productivity. A vitamin C activation boosts collagen, brightens the complexion and quenches dehydrated skin, revealing a smoother, plumper and more youthful complexion. An invigorating Akwaterra massage promotes lifting and toning for the ultimate facial experience.

1 hour 30 minutes $250

AHA RADIANCE RENEWAL FACIAL


Cleanse | AHA revitalisation | Cryo-ceramic facial massage | Dual mask treatment system | Pressure point head, neck & shoulder massage

This transformative performance facial features a gentle yet effective exfoliation using alpha hydroxy acids to refine the skin’s tone and texture, targeting congestion, dehydration, pigmentation and fine lines. Chilled ceramics are used to deliver a unique cooling experience, reducing inflammation and promoting collagen production, unveiling radiant skin.

1 hour 30 minutes $250

PH RESTORATIVE FACIAL


Cleanse | Exfoliate | Dual mask treatment system | Head & neck pressure point massage

This luxurious customised spa facial is carefully crafted to address your specific skin concerns, whether it’s hydration, rejuvenation, or purification. Your expert therapist will assess your skin’s pH balance and select the perfect blend of botanical elixirs and targeted treatment products to restore dry, sensitive or aging skin to restore its natural equilibrium.

1 hour $195

Body Treatments

SOLE SOLACE


Foot ritual | Back exfoliation & massage | Foot & leg thermal treatment | Head & neck pressure point massage | Scalp therapy

Relieve stress with this indulgent experience, created with heated elements to treat the hardest working parts of your body. A foot soak and exfoliation begins the journey, followed by a focused back of body massage. While your foot treatment and thermal wrap treats tired feet and legs, enjoy an acupressure point head, neck massage and tigers eye scalp therapy. An acupressure point foot and leg massage concludes your sole solace journey.

1 hour 30 minutes $250

ORPHEUS ESCAPE


Foot ritual | Full body exfoliation & thermal mud wrap | Scalp therapy | Full body massage

Quiet the mind and release the body. Your skin is gently exfoliated, leaving it silky smooth and prepared for the thermal mud wrap. While cocooned in the warm, mineral-rich mud you are treated to a blissful scalp therapy using a copper mineral conditioning treatment for scalp and hair. A quick rinse in the shower leaves the skin ready for a full body massage for a complete awakening.

2 hours $330

Body Massages

KNOWING TOUCH


Full body Akwaterra massage | Head, scalp & neck massage

Utilising heat through Akwaterra ceramics, this treatment is similar to a hot stone massage. The warm ceramics applied with rhythmic massage techniques and pressure point therapy allows your therapist to focus on tightly wound areas, releasing trapped tension, lingering toxins and freeing your headspace.

1 hour 30 minutes $235

DEEPER FIBERS


Full body massage using ancient bian stone for targeted tension release.

This unique and therapeutic treatment embraces the magical properties of the bian stone, known for its ability to balance energy and release deep-seated tension, using both hands and tools your therapist will tailor your treatment to your specific needs.

1 hour $190 | 1 hour 30 minutes $245

AROMA UNWIND


Full body aromatherapy relaxation massage.

As the aroma of the essential oils envelop your senses, tensions melt away, and stress evaporates. With gentle, flowing strokes and expert hands, your therapist will release muscle tension and promote deep relaxation, leaving you with a profound sense of calm and renewal.
*Aroma-free oil is also available.

1 Hour $180 | 1 hour 30 minutes $225

Body Rituals

ISLAND DREAMING


Foot ritual | Full body exfoliation, mask & wrap | Full body massage | pH restorative facial | Pressure point head, neck & shoulder massage

Embrace the tranquillity of island time, where worries drift away like leaves in the gentle breeze. Your journey begins with a gentle yet invigorating scrub and wrap that will leave your skin feeling velvety smooth and rejuvenated. Following this, a soothing massage will unravel the knots of tension, leaving your muscles relaxed and your spirit at ease. Our pH Restorative Facial will then work its magic, purifying and replenishing your skin, leaving you with a radiant glow.

*Optional performance facial upgrade (3 hours 30 minutes)

3 hours $430 | 3 hours 30 minutes $485 

SACRED TIME


Pregnancy facial | Head, neck & shoulder massage | Leg & foot relief

Carrying a new soul can wear on the body, so here is one just for the two of you. Designed to restore natal luminance, this tailored pregnancy facial will address the unique skincare needs that pregnancy can bring, leaving your complexion refreshed and radiant. Then, surrender to the blissful tranquillity of a head, neck & shoulder massage, where our skilled therapist will use gentle techniques to release tension and promote a sense of calm. To complete the ritual, indulge in leg & foot relief, allowing the aches and fatigue of pregnancy to melt away as your feet and legs receive focused care.
*Treatment recommended after first trimester – all pregnancy treatments are preformed to safety guidelines.

1 hour 30 minutes $260

SUN WORSHIPPER


Foot ritual | Soothing body massage & wrap | Calming facial mask | Scalp therapy

The perfect after sun care or deep repair. This treatment will restore your skin and hair to ultimate hydration. La Gaia’s unforgettable combination of copper peptides, amethyst, vitamins and minerals repair, calm and rehydrate your sun-kissed skin back to dewy freshness. Masking your hair and relaxing the mind with therapeutic pressure points to your head and neck. An effective and cooling jade roller facial massage will reduce tension lines and restore your natural glow.

1 hour 30 minutes $260

DEEP CONNECTION


Foot ritual | Aroma unwind massage | pH restorative facial

Begin your journey with a deeply soothing and targeted massage that will melt away tension and stress, leaving your body in a state of blissful tranquillity. Following the massage, your skilled therapist will treat you to a customised restorative facial, tailored to address your specific skincare needs leaving your skin glowing with vitality.

2 hours $330

Enhancements

AROMA UNWIND - BACK MASSAGE

The perfect add-on to any facial or body treatment.

30 minutes $110 

RESURFACE & REFRESH FACIAL

This treatment deeply cleans and buffs away built up congestion. The skin’s hydration is restored and prepped for enhanced nutrient absorption.

30 minutes $115

SCALP COMB & HAIR THERAPY

Let tensions slip away as a warm, nourishing treatment mask is massaged into the scalp and hair, transporting you to ultimate relaxation.

30 minutes $110

SOOTHING FOOT & LEG RELIEF

Ease tension in sore, tired feet with a kneading massage. A thermal scrub will then increase circulation before a nourishing balm repairs tired heels.

30 minutes $110

Spa Etiquette

We recommend that you arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your appointment to allow time to relax. For your comfort we suggest that you shower before all treatments and dress in what makes you feel most comfortable. Please advise if you have any health concerns or if you are or may be pregnant.

Your spa treatment is a personal journey, created and modified for your specific needs. Choose a journey from our spa menu or allow our therapists to tailor a treatment which reflects your mood or preference.

Your treatment time has been reserved especially for you, however, we understand that plans change. Please provide a minimum 24 hours’ notice if you wish to reschedule or cancel your treatment. Without notice, the full charge of your treatment will apply.

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