Now Open: SOL Elements Has Launched Amid Tamborine Mountain, Offering a Distraction-Free Relaxation Retreat
Four years in the making, this elemental bathhouse and pair of suites is crafted for maximum connection amid Queensland's wilderness.
Tamborine Mountain is Queensland's proud emerald escape, offering a hinterland experience rich in subtropical rainforests, reflective swimming holes and plunging gorges. Now this lush destination has an elemental bathhouse to match, with the long-awaited arrival of SOL Elements launching as the first floating relaxation experience of its kind in Australia. Four years in the making, the spa's uncompromising vision has made the wait more than worth it.
Inspired by earth, air, fire and water, the spa's lean into the elemental isn't lighthearted. Centred around a contemporary circular structure, the bathhouse rests on a tranquil lake's edge immersed in nature. Think turtles in the water and native birds in the trees. Then, hidden within the structure's external form, a 16-sided hexadecagon design offers a sacred bridge between the earth and the divine, ensuring your relaxation experience is even more transcendent. Stepping inside, a spiritual encounter takes shape.
At the botanical scrub bar, 111 hand-carved bowls allow guests to prepare their bodies for the bathing experience ahead. That includes three outdoor communal magnesium thermal pools heated to 38 degrees, two cold plunges at a refreshing 12 degrees and two bookable magnesium float caves infused with 39% salt. Meanwhile, a cedar wood sauna features a glass-fronted perch to admire the lake, as well as a steam room and a Himalayan salt cave. With the communal space limited to 30 guests at a time, soaking up Tamborine Mountain's blissful natural beauty is never an issue.
To help you dry off, there's also an outdoor firepit, set just below water level as part of the bathing experience. Listen to the gentle crackling of the fire while you connect with yourself or other guests. Just know, this sanctuary is completely distraction-free, so leave your devices behind. "No element of SOL has gone without conscious creation and planning. The location and design are just the beginning — the real magic happens when you experience the SOL ethos and philosophy — driven by community, connection and the immersion of all senses," says SOL Elements co-founder Russell Raven, who guided the project alongside his wife, Shae.
Soaking in this sensory experience is made even better from one of SOL Element's two refined suites. Designed for couples or small groups seeking secluded relaxation, both feature thermal mineral baths on private balconies, alongside indoor infrared saunas, ice baths and panoramic views of the glistening lake. Guest stays are also elevated through access to exclusive botanical scrubs and wellness-inspired mini bars stocked with 'spatinis' and ceremonial teas.
While you're welcome to self-guide your relaxation journey, SOL Elements also offers alchemy spa rituals, designed for extra indulgent encounters. Lasting up to 2 hours, each treatment blends energetic, alternative, and traditional healing techniques, using advanced wellness methods. Says Russell: "This has been four years in the making — a journey filled with challenges, breakthroughs, tears and laughter. Every detail has been considered, every element crafted with intention, to create something we believe hasn't been seen before in the Australian wellness space."
SOL Elements is now open at Cedar Creek Falls Rd & and Tamborine Mountain Rd, Tamborine Mountain. Head to the website for more information.
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