Welcome to Gymea Eco Retreat & Spa Uki, (Mt Warning), NSW, Australia
Welcome to Gymea Eco Retreat & Spa. This guide covers everything you need to know before you arrive: what to pack, what to expect, and how to make the most of your stay. A little preparation goes a long way toward a truly restorative retreat experience.
About Gymea Retreat Centre
Gymea Eco Retreat & Spa sits on 54 acres of secluded, naturally undulating rainforest, with sweeping views of Mount Warning. The retreat offers a chance to relax and take in the natural surrounds. Explore the property, the rooms, venue and spaces on our virtual tour.
Accommodation
Rooms are fitted with luxury, chemical-free eco inner-spring, latex-topped mattresses. All bedding, manchester, and bathroom accessories meet biodynamic, organic, or OEKO-TEX certification standards. Each room includes a shower and toilet.
Weather
Summer: daily tops of 26–30°C, with the odd afternoon shower.
Autumn & Spring: 24–27°C during the day.
Winter: crisp, dry days, with overnight lows of 8-9°C and daytime highs of 18–22°C.
These are seasonal averages only: conditions can shift while you’re here, so we recommend packing for both warm and cool weather.
What to Bring
- Water bottle: Glassware isn’t permitted in the Octagon. We provide filtered, sterilised rainwater in all rooms: our water is wonderful, so please leave single-use plastic bottles at home.
- Warm socks or inside shoes: The Octagon is a sacred, no-shoe space, and the floor can be cold, so warm socks or slippers will keep you comfortable.
- Toiletries: Organic hand soap is provided for the basin and shower.
- Feminine hygiene products: The property is on a septic system; please wrap items and dispose of them in the bins provided.
- Make-up wipes: To protect our organic towels, we ask that make-up be removed with wipes rather than on the towels themselves.
- Hairdryer and hair tools
- Swimwear: For the pool and Healing Spa.
- Footwear: Comfortable shoes for navigating gravel and paver paths. Easy slip on shoes for spa and pool.
- Enough clothing for your stay: Guest laundry facilities are not available.
- Raincoat & umbrella: It can rain heavily; we provide some umbrellas, and you’re welcome to bring your own.
- Hot water bottle: rooms have an oil heater and extra blankets and you may want your own cosy water bottle during the winter months.
- Yoga mat: Mats are provided, though you’re welcome to bring your own.
You may also like to bring:
- Sturdy walking boots or runners: For bush and rainforest walking trails.
- Camera: To capture the natural beauty and wildlife during your stay.
- Bird book and binoculars: Recommended for guests who enjoy bird watching.
- Torch: Useful for navigating the retreat at night, as lighting is on timers.
Day Spa & Treatments
Availability of spa treatments during your stay depends on your retreat’s schedule and program. If time has been allocated for treatments, your host will provide a booking link, contact your host directly for details. Explore treatments on offer visitgymearetreat.com.au/treatments
Good to Know
Terrain: The property features unsealed paths with paver steppers, loose gravel, slopes, and stairs throughout, so please pack footwear suited to uneven ground.
Mobile coverage: Optus and Telstra both work reliably at the retreat; Vodafone (patchy).
Wi-Fi: available in the Dining Room only.
Water supply: Gymea relies on rainfall for all water, so please be mindful of your usage. Water is filtered, and UV sterilised.
Septic system: Gymea’s wastewater is treated via septic system, which cannot process foreign matter such as sanitary products, wipes, or similar items. Please wrap feminine hygiene items and dispose of them in the bins provided: only human waste and toilet paper should be flushed.
Walking tracks: Enjoy our 50-minute rainforest bush walk loop, right on the property (weather and track conditions permitting for safety). Sturdy walking shoes are recommended for the bush and rainforest sections.
Smoke-free property: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on site except the carpark. Please bring your own closed ashtray/jar for disposal of butts.
Getting to Gymea
Driving: Gymea Eco Retreat & Spa, 128 Bonnydoon Road, Uki NSW 2484.
For directions, we recommend navigating via Google Maps: Gymea Eco Retreat & Spa
Taxi transfers from airport: If transport from the airport is not prearranged by your host, contact Ken at Murwillumbah Taxis on (02) 6672 1344.
Explore our virtual tour here: visitgymearetreat.com.au/virtual-tour