A luxury new AUS$650,000 (336,050 euro, £311,528, US$441,778) spa has opened at the Gold Coast Ruffles Lodge retreat in Australia, which is set on 50 acres of parkland.

The 3,982sq ft (370sq m) day spa is intended to focus on the lodge’s surrounding Mount Tamborine environment and complement the existing boutique 10-bedroom accommodation.

Finished in New Guinea Rosewood, granite and Caesar stone, the spa has three treatment rooms. Other facilities include a six-person capacity steamroom, an infra-red sauna, manicure and pedicure areas and a large relaxation room.

Therapies will use the botanical-based WaterLily product range. Signature treatments will include the Bath Soak Ritual and the Organic Honey and Cocoa Body Wrap.

Sydney-based architects Allen Jack + Cottier, who also created Australia’s Golden Door Health Retreat in the Hunter Valley, NSW, were responsible for the spa design. There was also input from consultants Kirrien Withers.

Located on a ridge at Willow Vale, the Ruffles Lodge is around an hour’s drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast Airports. Details ruffleslodge.com.au