Sanctuary in the Pocket

Byron Bay isn’t just a nirvana of picture-perfect coastline: it’s a gateway to a paradise of lush mountainside, forestry and tranquillity. Stay in the Byron Bay hinterland, a mere 30-minute drive from the ocean, at the Balinese-inspired Sanctuary in the Pocket retreat. Escape to Bliss Cottage, where you and three friends can find your Zen among the exotic botanical gardens and delve into the private plunge pool or bubbling spa, before watching the sunset over the mountainscape — with a bottle of red or white wine included in your package.