As we reflect on 2026, we have so much to be grateful for. It has been a wonderful year for Gwinganna, with recognition that means so much to our team and everyone who contributes to making this place so special.
Most recently, we were honoured to receive Most Sustainable Resort 2026 and Best Spa Asia Pacific 2026 at the Spa & Wellness Awards. Both are particularly close to our hearts, recognising our commitment to caring for the natural environment and creating a place where guests can truly rest, reconnect and nurture their wellbeing.
Celebrating the People We Work Alongside
One of the loveliest parts of this year's awards was seeing two of our valued partners recognised for their wonderful work.
Sam Gowing received the award for Best Wellness Cuisine in the Chef category, while Subtle Energies was named Best Spa Skincare Brand.
Sam's passion for wholesome, nourishing food and Subtle Energies' thoughtful approach to holistic skincare align so naturally with our philosophy at Gwinganna. We feel incredibly fortunate to work alongside people who share our values and bring such care and expertise to what they do.
Seeing their dedication recognised makes this year's celebrations even more meaningful.
A Special Year for Gwinganna
Among the many highlights of 2026 was our first recognition in the Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers' Choice Awards, where Gwinganna ranked No. 4 among the world’s best destination spas outside the UK and Europe.
This was an especially proud moment, knowing that the experiences we create here in our little corner of the Gold Coast hinterland are resonating with guests around the world.
We were also delighted to be named Oceania's Best Wellness Retreat and Australia's Best Wellness Retreat at the World Spa Awards 2026, alongside other wonderful industry honours.
From Our Hearts, Thank You
While these awards are a beautiful acknowledgement of what we do, it is the people behind them who matter most.
To our team, who bring so much heart, knowledge and genuine care to Gwinganna every day. To our partners, who share our vision and help us continue to grow. And to our guests, who place their trust in us and return to share this special place with others.
Thank you for being part of Gwinganna's journey.
Your support means more than you know, and these moments of recognition only inspire us to keep learning, evolving and doing what we love.
