Discover Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa in VIC

The historic Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa has been welcoming visitors since 1895 to bathe in the region’s mineral waters. Nestled within the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve near picturesque Hepburn Springs and Daylesford, the bathhouse and spa draws mineral waters directly from the original spring to offer a unique experience.

The miracle of mineral water

Balneotherapy, bathing in mineral water, has been practised for centuries in spas throughout the world to treat many ailments. Increasingly used for work-related conditions such as back problems and stress, balneotherapy is also proven very effective as an element of the rehabilitation process for conditions such as gout, arthritis, depression and stress-related illnesses.

It’s a great way to relax the body and mind before going into a treatment. The heated mineral water relaxes your muscles and allows your pores to open so you can absorb a variety of minerals the water has to offer, through the skin and directly into the blood stream. The beneficial minerals include silica, which is great for skin, hair and bone formation; magnesium, good for muscles and essential for kidney function; and potassium, for all-round mental health.

The experience

The Bathhouse offers private and social mineral bathing options and welcomes adults and children for a total sense of wellbeing.

The relaxation pool is a mineral water blend heated to 34°C. This bath is designed for peaceful relaxation and rejuvenation and is also suitable for gentle water exercise. There is an access ramp, seating and a separate lounge zone beside the entry stairs. A hoist is available for accessibility if required. A spa pool heated to a warm 37°C is also available in the Bathhouse.

The Sanctuary welcomes those aged 16 years and older to relax on an underwater spa couch in the healing waters and enjoy a hydro massage. The Sanctuary also features a salt pool heated to 38°C, filled with concentrated salt and mineral water to stimulate circulation, hydrate and detoxify the skin and help relieve irritated skin, muscle soreness and joint pain. A tunnel of natural light directly feeds into the circular pool.

The walk-in cool-down pool enables you to cool your body down gradually at your own pace, to comfortably extend your time in the naturally heated mineral baths.

The outdoor creek-side spa bath opens to the natural environment, so you can soak among the lush and tranquil Hepburn landscape.

The aroma steam room is highly humid and is heated to 39°C. Clear the mind while inhaling a gentle aromatic mist blend. This facility is great for sore, tired muscles and stiff joints, lymph detoxification, improving blood circulation, easing respiratory ailments and boosting the immune system.

The newly opened Hammam features a continuous flow of hot, humid air and heated seating, in a luxuriously designed Moroccan-style room, created specifically for an authentic Moroccan ritual experience.

Bathing and early-bird bathing is available for up to two hours. Sanctuary bathing includes full use of the Bathhouse and the Sanctuary. Twilight bathing is for one hour before closing time.

Private Mineral Wellness Bathing is also available for one or two people where the pure mineral waters can be enjoyed in a private environment for 30 or 45 minutes.

Therapies

Unique therapies have been designed to complement your bathing experience and target various health, Beauty and relaxation needs. The signature therapies and ritual packages are sumptuous and are the ultimate in luxury.

Facial therapies include Vitamin Radiance Renewal, Pure Replenishing, Rejuvenating Renewal, Benefit Refresher, Organic Essentials and Signature therapy options.

Massage therapies feature Volcanic Hot Stone, Muscle Focus, Remedial, Pregnancy Pause, Back to Nature and Moroccan Remedy options.

Body therapies include full-body Aromatic Enzyme Renewal and Pure Mineral options, as well as Foot Focus and Hand Focus therapies.

There is also a men’s therapy range and options in water elements and spa steam therapies.

Refuel and replenish

After taking in the waters at the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, go for a leisurely walk through the park and fill your water bottle from the natural springs. Complete the wellness journey at the Pavilion Cafe where Devonshire tea, warm or iced Hepburn tea and antioxidant-rich beverages are on offer alongside lunch and dessert, with gluten-free options available. The Pavilion Cafe is housed in a beautiful, original Edwardian heritage-listed building constructed in 1908 and has been a meeting place in Hepburn Springs for more than a century. It features magnificent stained-glass windows and an intricately tiled floor and vaulted ceiling, which create a unique step back in time and warm welcoming environment.

Your visit

Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa is dedicated to relaxation and tranquillity, and is a mobile-phone- and smoke-free environment.

Appropriate swimwear is required in the bathhouse. Towels are available for hire from the lower-deck reception if necessary. Children under the age of 16 years must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

A robe, towel and locker are provided in the Sanctuary. A minimum age of 16 years is required for entry to the Sanctuary and the spa treatment area.

Bookings for the Bathhouse, Sanctuary or private bathing are recommended and can be made online.

Getting there

Hepburn Springs is approximately a 90-minute drive from Melbourne CBD, located in the heart of Australia’s spa country, 4km north of Daylesford.

Travelling via car is recommended; however, public transport is possible by catching a train from Southern Cross to Woodend, then a bus from Woodend to Daylesford, followed by a taxi from the town centre to Hepburn Springs.