A cold plunge is having its moment, and a trip to The Banya proves why. With its wood-fired sauna, steam room, two mineral pools and a cold plunge there's no better way to kickfire your morning. Treat yourself to a massage, or at the least a bite to eat at the in-house resto. 

Down a quiet, bamboo-covered lane in Mullumbimby is the sanctuary we dream of. Spas, plunge pools and sauna abound, a trip to Kiva Spa should be on everyone's lists. 

If good wine, great food and a strong, but delicious tipple or two sounds like your kind of thing, a trip to Mullumbimby Continental is just what you need. It's a "euro bistro" so expect a glorious selection of mackerel croquettes, crudo of the day and eggplant schnitzel. To be washed down by a white negroni: perfection. 

Rustling up homestyle pizzas for all ages, Ottilies is just what you'd want your neighbourhood resto to be like. Get it to go, or nab a table inside to truly soak up the vibes. The fennel and radicchio salad is a must to go alongside any of the numerous topping-filled pizzas.