A cool sanctuary in Australia’s rich red desert, Spa Kinara (meaning ‘moon’) sits low in the sand dunes at Longitude 131°, connecting the sky to the earth and offering travellers a welcome retreat. Inspired by the design of the ‘wiltja’, the traditional shelter of the land’s indigenous ancestors, guests at Spa Kinara experience a sense of true calm and of being grounded in the landscape. Enter to feel the powerful spirit of this mother land, so rich in ancient culture and history, its songlines coursing through the earth, reassuring and rejuvenating. A physical and spiritual refuge, Spa Kinara unites body and soul under the gaze of the nation’s sovereign natural icon, Uluru.
The Outback’s vast frontier promises freedom and inspiration with blue skies and boundless horizons. Emerge to soak in the quiet stillness of this timeless land, to revel in a feeling of complete connection and well-being.
Journeys to Country
A signature menu of rejuvenation and relaxation treatments embrace Central Australia’s surprising resource of native beauty products, including Kakadu plum, quandong, irmangka-irmangka, desert lime, Australian yellow clay and nutrient-rich Australian desert salts.
A powerful bush medicine used by indigenous Anangu ngangkari –traditional healers – irmangka-irmangka (pronounced air-a-mongerair-a-monger) or scented emu bush has beneficial healing properties and is used in many treatments at Spa Kinara.
The fresh leaves of the bush are used along with Australian extra virgin olive oil and bees wax to make a special, handmade balm. The balm is made by and supplied to Spa Kinara at Longitude 131° by the Ngangkari Program, operated by the local Ngaanyatjarra, Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Lands Women’s Council.
The NPY ladies collect plants for the balm found around Utju, or Areyonga, near Kings Canyon and close to Uluru-Kata Tjuta.
The NPY team includes several women from the nearby Mutitjulu community.
The irmangka-irmangka balm is very popular among indigenous healers who know it for its multiple healing applications. Its antiinflammatory properties make it ideal for relieving everything from sore muscles and joints to symptoms of a common cold.
At Spa Kinara the use of irmangka-irmangka in spa treatments offers guests a real, sensory connection to country. All proceeds from the sale of the balm go to the NPY Women’s Council ngangkari and their work in the region.
Healing Spa Journeys
Spa Kinara features alkeme spa care products and massage techniques. Blending the magic of nature, alkeme is a body of healing rituals and spa treatments that integrates the ancient aesthetics of the earth and spirit, in fresh small batch methodologies. The alkeme spa range is sustainably produced using entirely natural ingredients, whilst providing a wholistic wellness experience.
Spa Kinara also engages Adelaide-based Sacred Grove to provide a sustainable supply of irmangka-irmangka.
At Spa Kinara, a collection of inspired spa ceremonies has been crafted to lift your spirit, allowing it to take flight with the tjulpu, the woven birds made by the local Tjanpi Desert Weavers, gliding around the spa’s dome, as if high in the desert sky.
Relax and let the journey begin…
Facial Therapies
Kinara kin-ara (moon)
Facial, hand and foot therapy
90 minutes $330
An anti-aging facial treatment designed to revitalise and replenish the skin. The Kinara facial uses potent native plant extracts such as fragonia and lilly pilly to smooth skin and restore vitality. A powerful yet serene massage focuses on pressure points to uplift and restore facial muscles. While your skin is purified and hydrated, hands and feet are treated with masks and massage oils using native buddha wood and pepper berry to heal and protect.
Piti pi-tea (wellspring)
Intensive high performance facial
75 minutes $290
A dynamic, results-driven facial combines with a gentle exfoliation to purify, hydrate and smooth the skin. alkeme elixirs harness the regenerative power of botanical ingredients including Tasmanian bull kelp, waratah and sandalwood. These botanical oils are used with therapeutic massage techniques and steam to deeply cleanse the skin, before a natural clay mask is applied to calm and rebalance. A native frangipani hair mask nourishes the scalp, regenerating and restoring lustre to your hair.
Mukulya muk-u-lah (loving, caring)
Rejuvenating facial
60 minutes $230
This tailored facial draws upon powerful marine nutrients and potent plant extracts. Native sandalwood and macadamia nut contain a high amino acid content to refine and clarify the skin while you relax with your choice of hand or foot massage. A healing pressure-point massage for the face and shoulders invigorates muscles. Your ritual of serenity is complete with a scalp massage using a hair mask scented with native frangipani.
Tjilpi jil-pi (wise man)
Facial treatment designed for men
60 minutes $230
Relax and rejuvenate with a deep cleanse followed by exfoliation and purifying mask and pressure-point facial massage using fragrant botanicals including wild rosella, lemon myrtle, Kakadu plum and native sandalwood. A native wattle seed polish detoxifies and re-mineralises the skin, leaving it free of impurities while achieving a smooth look and feel. A hydrating mask and therapy completes the facial, while a neck and head massage, and foot or hand massage offers a sense of all round well-being.
Body Elements
Sacred Earth Massage
A strong, full-body massage combines acupressure, Swedish massage and focussed techniques with particular attention given to any problem areas. A series of more gentle massages calms the body and soul, enhanced by a signature blend of Australian essential oils and the powerful bush-medicine irmangka-irmangka (scented emu bush) to improve circulation and ease muscle or joint pains.
Puli Puli pul-li pul-li (small stones)
An energising full body massage combines hot and cold stone therapies to relax tired muscles and treat any areas of concern. Cold stones are used in conjunction with relaxing massage techniques to cool and calm the body, while hot stones create a pumping and stimulating effect on the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems. The stone therapy amplifies the detoxification power of the massage and reduces any pain sensation, leaving you feeling refreshed and uplifted.
This rhythmic full body massage is inspired by ancient healing techniques, which work to balance and realign energy flow, enhancing mind and body wellness. Muscular aches and pains are relieved by massaging pressure points with swirling movements to ground and uplift, leaving the body’s energies renewed and refreshed. Native macadamia and coconut oils are used to nourish the skin while a choice of aromatic oil blends including sandalwood, Kunzea and honey myrtle or kaffir lime, mandarin and honeysuckle soothe the mind.
Mother Melody
This nurturing body massage is specifically designed for mums-to-be. Gentle, swirling motions tone and realign energy flow, enhancing balance and wellness for mother and child. Supported by a purpose-designed massage table, mothers have the opportunity to centre themselves and relax, soothed by a macadamia and camellia pregnancy oil blend.
Body Rituals
Uluru Kilipi ool-or-roo kil-li-pi (rock star)
Back, leg and foot massage, back exfoliation, facial
90 minutes $330
A revitalising therapy designed with the adventurer in mind, this complete treatment begins with an invigorating back massage and exfoliation using lemon myrtle and magnesium salts. Unwind with a shoulder and leg massage, followed by a gentle face cleanse, deeper exfoliation and relaxing facial treatment using native wattle seed, fragonia, buddha wood, cypress and waratah to leave the skin feeling hydrated, calm and refreshed.
Ipilypa i-pil-pah (good health)
90 minutes $330
Back massage, full body exfoliation, body wrap, water therapy
A rejuvenating back massage uses irmangka-irmangka and native rosemary to ease tensions while the aromas of blue cypress, grapefruit and ylang ylang calm and energise. A magnesium salt exfoliation smooths the skin before a rich body mud mask containing scented emu bush infused in organic olive oil and yellow Australian clay is applied to the body. Wrapped in a warm cocoon, the body mud stimulates circulation, nourishes and hydrates. Relax with a nourishing scalp massage, allowing the body treatment to be fully absorbed. Refresh under the outdoor rain shower and emerge with soft, renewed skin.
Mara ala mara-ala (healing hands)
Full body exfoliation, facial, water therapy
90 minutes $330
An energising full body exfoliation therapy with a choice of native Australian myrtle and mint or wattle seed and wood blended with magnesium salts will recharge, cleanse and revitalise. Step under the outdoor rain shower to rinse before a hydrating native sandalwood and vanilla body lotion is applied to leave skin smooth. The treatment includes a tailored facial treatment designed to deeply cleanse, plump, smooth and hydrate the skin. A scalp massage with nourishing native frangipani hair mask will release any remaining tension. A truly superior experience for face and body.
Tjina Therapy gin-ar (foot)
Rejuvenating foot therapy
60 minutes $220
Soak away tensions in both soul and soles with this relaxing and grounding foot therapy treatment, beginning with a gentle mineral salt exfoliation. Next, a nourishing mask with native pine is applied to gently exfoliate and polish. Neck and shoulders are massaged as the mask is infused and softens the feet. Finish with locally made irmangka-irmangka balm to lock in nutrients and moisture. Step out feeling grounded.
Watiku wati-ku (men’s business)
All round exfoliation, massage and facial especially for men
90 minutes $330
Designed especially for men, this complete treatment begins with an invigorating lemon myrtle and mint salt back massage and exfoliation. Follow with a shower outside among the elements to detoxify and relax. Unwind with a back, neck, leg, shoulder and scalp massage using alkeme signature massage techniques and essential oils. Enjoy a gentle face cleanse and deeper exfoliation treatment before a pressure-point massage, mask and relaxing facial massage restore tone to the skin. Native spa ingredients include wattle seed, finger lime, Tasmanian bull kelp, waratah, buddha wood and lemon myrtle, leaving skin refreshed and calm.
Signature Ceremonies
alkeme Dreaming
Complete face and body treatment
3 hours $600
alkeme Dreaming is the ultimate spa journey. Using traditional healing techniques this deeply therapeutic treatment includes an exfoliation and body mud wrap, Melody Massage, scalp massage, indulgent facial and decadent hand and foot treatments. Yield to the potent power of native plant extracts of lilly pilly, waratah, Tasmanian bull kelp, pepperberry, quandong and wild rosella. Cleansing earth ochres including Australian yellow clay and purifying magnesium salts complete a full body and soul experience.
Puntutja pun-tu-jah (body)
2 hours $400
Body exfoliation, mud wrap, full body massage, hair and scalp treatment
Purifying sea salts combined with native botanicals including pepperberry, Tasmanian bull kelp, honey myrtle and native sandalwood are used to invigorate your skin in a full body exfoliation. The warm embrace of a body mud wrap encourages the mind to rest while a native frangipani mask is massaged deeply into your hair. Following a cleanse under the rain shower, a rhythmic full body massage works to tone and realign energy flow. Emerge feeling renewed and glowing with beautiful smooth skin.
Inma in-ma (ceremony)
Couple’s ceremony, exfoliation, massage and facial
2 hours $800 couple
Let healing hands and the power of Australian native botanicals take you and your loved one on a journey together. The treatment begins with a back exfoliation using magnesium salts blended with wattle seed and wood, followed by water therapy under the outdoor rain shower. Surrender to a rhythmic body massage utilising alkeme’s revitalising oil blend of sandalwood, kaffir lime and amber to inspire the mind and ground the spirit. Finish with a delicate facial treatment using the purest natural plant remedies.
Spa Essentials
Select an enhancement therapy from the menu below for a more tailored addition to your spa treatment. (Available in combination with a minimum 60 minute treatment only).
Kurunpa ku-run-pah (spirit)
Therapeutic massage
30 minutes $120
Tensions melt away during this dedicated massage on your chosen areas of concern, using healing essential oils including irmangka-irmangka to ease muscular aches and inflammation. The perfect addition to any treatment.
Designed to revitalise skin with the use of Tasmanian bull kelp, kaolin clay and sage, your skin is cleansed, exfoliated and hydrated before being treated with a deeply relaxing pressure point facial and shoulder massage. A prescriptive mask designed to purify and nourish the skin is applied while you relax with a scalp massage working to awaken the energy points. A nurturing facial completes a massage or body treatment, relieving stress and clearing the mind.
Surrender your senses to ancient massage techniques around the hair and scalp that invoke spiritual balance and sublime contentment. An intensely hydrating native frangipani hair mask deeply nourishes the scalp and hair, while natural oils including buddha wood, rose, bergamot, coconut, shea butter and hazelnut condition the hair, locking in nourishment with soothing, warm towels.
Consider...
Spa Kinara reflects an environment of relaxation and harmony. We recommend arriving 15 minutes prior to your appointment to allow time to settle into the peace and quiet of the experience – or ‘pilunpa’ in the native language. For your comfort we suggest showering before all treatments. Lockers and robes are provided within the spa.
Each Spa Kinara treatment is a personal journey. Select a therapy that resonates most with your mood or desired focus and tailor any treatment to preference with a journey addition for a complete soul, mind and body retreat. All Spa Kinara journeys commence with a traditional welcome ceremony. Please inform your therapist of any health concerns that you may have or if you are, or may be pregnant.
Your treatment has been reserved especially for you, however, we understand that plans change. We require five hours’ notice to change or cancel a booking – without notice the full charge may still apply. Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
