Melbourne Airport’s first health club and wellness centre, Higher State, has opened its doors to guests for the very first time today, Monday 1 July 2024.

Within easy walking distance from Terminal 4, Higher State is located within Melbourne Airport’s brand-new, duel-branded Novotel and ibis Styles hotels and offers weary travellers, hotel guests, airport staff and local community residents a convenient and elevated wellness offering unlike anything seen before at Melbourne Airport.

The health club and wellness centre today buzzed with activity as the first guests – including former AFLW footballer and seven network commentator Abbey Holmes – enjoyed all the space has to offer.

The 24/7 health club and wellness centre offers a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle and is complete with a state-of-the-art facilities including a full health club/gym set up, functional training, personal training, group exercise classes, Reformer Pilates and a yoga space.

With additional features of a 25m indoor pool, infrared sauna, compression recovery, virtual sessions as well as signature wellness treatments offered by a fully trained Therapist, guests can find time to focus on themselves while discovering a relaxing state of wellbeing.

Belgravia Leisure – an Australian owned acclaimed health and fitness provider – will manage the venue, drawing on their knowledge of managing over sixty health clubs across Australia and New Zealand, as well as their spa and wellness offerings such as Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Victoria.

Belgravia Leisure Wellness Expert Bree Melotte worked closely with the team to ensure that various Higher State offerings are tailored to the needs of travellers.

“It is well known that air passengers can be prone to undesirable effects on the body including fatigue, jet lag, insomnia and even digestive issues. Our massages significantly boost circulation, increasing the blood flow meaning more oxygen is delivered to tired muscles, promoting faster recovery and a reduction in fatigue. Additionally, our compression recovery offering uses air to massage a traveller’s legs, glutes and lower back areas to provide a deep pressure and relaxing massage – the perfect post flight care plan.

“Many of us also experience a loss of moisture in our skin thanks to the dry air that is circulating on board. A post-flight facial is the perfect remedy for this, as while water hydrates the surface of the skin, a facial will drive the moisture deep into the skin and hold it there. We can’t wait for our guests to leave us glowing, relaxed and full of endorphins, the happy chemicals,” Melotte concluded.

Dave Antonello, Victorian Area Manager, Belgravia Leisure is thrilled to be at the helm of such an exciting offering.

“Now, more than ever, society is mindful that achieving wellness is not just a goal, but a way of life. We are strong believers that a higher state of health is achieved not only through physical fitness, but also by nurturing a positive and balanced state of mind, and we are proud to promote this belief through our range of offerings at Higher State.

“No matter whether you have just jumped off a long flight and need a massage or some compression recovery, have finished your shift and want to sneak in a quick gym session on the way home, or are a guest of the hotel and want to enjoy some leisurely laps in the pool, Higher State offers a convenient and restorative way to elevate your wellbeing”.

Higher State Melbourne Airport will offer Health Club memberships and casual access options for guests, workers, visitors and local community residents alike.

To find out more information visit the Higher State website.

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