Crystal Factory & Himalayan Salt Factory is a wellness & spa in Mermaid Waters QLD, NSW, Australia. It has a 4.4/5 rating from 165 Google reviews. Contact: +61 7 5526 0703. Website: https://www.himalayansaltfactory.com.au/.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.





Mermaid Waters QLD · Wellness & Spa
(165 reviews)
The salt cave is the detail that stops people mid-scroll. A dedicated halotherapy room lined with Himalayan salt, it's a genuinely unusual offering on the Gold Coast and the kind of thing you mention to friends before you mention anything else. The shop itself is stocked floor to ceiling with natural crystals, from raw amethysts and oversized geodes to salt lamps in every size, all imported directly, which keeps prices closer to wholesale than retail. Staff like Patrick and Summer come up repeatedly in reviews for being knowledgeable without hovering. The range is broad enough to cover serious collectors and last-minute gift hunters alike. One note: customer service on after-sales issues has been inconsistent according to at least one reviewer, so inspect purchases before you leave.
They have an incredible variety of products, friendly staff and excellent customer service. Having the crystals around is such a positive energy. From gifts to friends and family to home decoration, the crystals they sell at the shop are beautiful and powerful. I certainly recommend shopping there! By the way, I love all the lamps I've bought there.
The crystal lamp is very beautiful. Thank you to the team for the support to coordinate the shipment for a specific date window. See you again soon!
Very speedy order processing, great prices, awesome customer service. Easy to use and well presented website. Love being able to order from and support Australian small businesses.

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This shop has a huge range of crystals and lamps. I bought the crystal heart lamp with raw amethyst pieces. Absolute serene addition for my bedroom! Love it and highly recommended this place!
Absolutely love The Crystal Factory This is hands down my go-to place on the Gold Coast for anything crystal related. The quality, variety and overall vibe are amazing. From stunning amethysts and massive geodes to lamps, gifts and beautiful pieces to display around your home – they truly have everything. Whenever I need something special (or just want to browse), this is where I go. The range is huge, the prices are fantastic and close to wholesale since they import directly, and the staff are always super helpful and knowledgeable without being pushy. The salt cave is also a beautiful, relaxing experience and totally unique to the area. If you love natural crystals, meaningful gifts, or just want to be surrounded by good energy, this place is brilliant. Highly recommend!
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