Preened in Paradise

FASHION & BEAUTY

PREENED IN PARADISE

Stretched out on a daybed, overlooking the Australian bush and a deep emerald-green swimming pool, it’s not hard to imagine spending an entire day here, even if it’s just to watch the kookaburras fly back and forth. One Wybelenna Spa is set in an exquisite green landscape and the building blends seamlessly with the outdoors. The spa is all cedar and stone, and deep doorstep terraces are dotted with peacock chairs and daybeds. Ginger and lemongrass tea appears on a tray and the air in the green leafy Brisbane suburb of Brookfield smells sweet and clean. We try the Hahana hot-stone massage, a glorious 90-minute treatment that involves warm oil applied to the skin and heated basalt stones placed on pressure points. The heat released from the stones provides relief to tense muscles and the cadence of the massage puts you in a hypnotic state. The ultimate treatment for relaxation and stress relief and best followed up with a long nap. This luxurious day spa is often busy, so book in advance. — Ginny Fisher • One Wybelenna Spa, 1 Wybelenna St, Brookfield. Visit Onewybelenna.com

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