Lyndall Mitchell Built a Luxury Bathhouse Empire

Health‑and‑wellness pioneer: Lyndall opened Australia’s first urban spa retreat back in 1997 in St Kilda, setting the foundation for the Aurora Spa Group
Aurora legacy: Her flagship destination, Aurora Spa & Bathhouse in Sorrento, launched in late 2022–early 2023, spans 500 sqm underground and embodies ancient European bathing traditions fused with modern wellness science.
Award-winning leader: Named Spa Leader of the Year (World Spa & Wellness Awards, London 2025) and her Sorrento facility took Business of the Year at the 2025 Wild Women in Business Awards

In this Hear Me ROAR chat, Kate and Tobi welcome Lyndall to unpack:

Her journey from launching the first health retreat to creating a globally recognised wellness brand.
The philosophy behind Aurora’s 10‑step bathing ritual, featuring contrast therapy, mineral pools, Nordic sauna, Glacial Mist Room and halotherapy suite
How she balances community, science, and design to create immersive regenerating experiences that elevate brand trust and wellness impact.

Topic	Why It Matters
Wellness Business Leadership	Lyndall’s strategic vision shows how wellness can scale with soul and drive real impact.
Bathhouse Ritual & Design	Deep dive into the sensory structure behind Aurora’s signature ritual and how design choices support wellness.
Scaling Growth & Community	Hear how she built cohesion across multiple spa locations while fostering a strong, loyal wellness community.

Located at The Continental Sorrento, just 90 minutes from Melbourne
Signature features:
- Daydream Pool (36 °C magnesium pool under skylights)
- Cold Plunge (8–14 °C), Reflexology, Vitality Pool
- Nordic sauna, Aroma steam, Halotherapy salt suite, Sensory showers, and a unique Glacial Mist Room (6–10 °C alpine chill)
Blends ancient therapies with modern architecture by Woods Bagot and evidence-based wellness techniques.