Could Far North Queensland be the day spa capital of the state – even the country?

Your only problem while on holiday may be choosing which one to really unleash the relaxation in you.

1 Port Douglas Natural Therapies Centre & Spa

www.pdspa.com.au

Escape for an hour or a day and treat yourself to a menu of soothing remedies.

Try: Traveller’s Jetlag Reviver
Start your break with a lymphatic massage of the lower limbs to eliminate toxins and excess fluid, facial, full body massage and Coral Sea Aroma Salt Glow.

2 Julatten Mountain Spa Retreat

www.julattenretreat.com.au

This well-being retreat in the rainforest is 25 minutes from Port Douglas. It’s a hidden gem where there is a treatment to soothe every body.

Try: Shiva Body Scrub

Think scrub, warm rain water, four hands, coconut oil and you can’t go wrong. This Vichy treatment is like no other as two therapists apply warmth and exfoliation using Hawaiian techniques.

3 Sea Temple Resort & Spa Palm Cove

www.mirvachotels.com/sea-temple-resort-palm-cove/mii-spa

Put yourself in the hands of the rejuvenation experts at Mii Spa and sink into a deep feeling of ease.

Try: Mii Spa Heavenly Therapy Signature Ritual

Rebalance and revive, the treatment includes full-body salt glow exfoliation, relaxation massage, aroma facial and hand treatment.

4 Sanctum Day Spa Palm Cove at Peppers Beach Club & Spa

www.sanctumspa.com

Enjoy a five-star spa experience as all treatments include a Sanctum Spa herbal tea blend, personal client assessment, wellness suggestions and use of the waterfall veranda room.

Try: Coral Sea Rejuvenation

It starts with an underwater massage, delicious spa cuisine, zesty tea bath and ends with the Signature Ogenage facial. It’s 4.5 hours of heaven.

5 Angsana Resort and Spa Palm Cove

www.angsanaspa.com

Surrender yourself to an array of “me time” treatments at this award-winning day spa.

Try: Java Jive

For 150 minutes be pampered like an Indonesian princess with a 60-minute Javanese body massage, 40-minute Lulur scrub and 20-minute yoghurt cleanser.

6 Eden House Mountain Spa, Yungaburra

You’ll discover a new you when you head up the mountain to this Tablelands beauty. Eden House Mountain Spa is set among tropical gardens and luxury cottages and villas.

Try: The Divine Treatment for the face

For 75 minutes you’ll be treated to “ultimate in treatment masks” combining oxygenating, firming and moisturising ingredients to promote natural radiance.