Indulge at Peninsula Hot Springs in VIC

Situated a mere 75-minute drive south of Melbourne on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula, natural hot mineral waters flow from deep underground into the pools and private baths at Peninsula Hot Springs. Hot mineral waters flow from an aquifer 637 metres below the surface and the 50 degree Celsius water rises under its own pressure to within 10 metres below the surface, and is then is pumped into the pools.

At the magnificent Bath House and Spa Dreaming Centre, you can relax and heal as you bathe, enjoy the spa, partake in treatments, or dine at the cafe. Whichever activity you choose, Peninsula Hot Springs is a tranquil coastal oasis designed to enhance your health and wellbeing.

The Experience

As you enter the bathing area at Peninsula Hot Springs, you’re transformed to another world, one where your mind and body are calmed by steam, soothing aromas and the sound of trickling waters.

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Together with local accommodation providers, Peninsula Hot Springs offers packages for spa lovers who want to extend their luxurious getaway. You can choose a package to suit your needs, ranging from the most indulgent to simple stay-and-bathe packages. Whether you are looking for a beachside retreat, bed and breakfast, luxury hotel or serviced apartment, there is an accommodation option to suit your needs. Contact Peninsula Hot Springs or check out the website to find a package that suits you.

Indulge and Heal

At Peninsula Hot Springs, you are able to personally design your own bathing, treatment and dining package to suit your needs. Services available to help you heal and regenerate include full-body massages, facials, mud treatments, foot and hand treatments, and ancient healing stone therapy.

At the Bath House, you can indulge in more than 20 globally inspired bathing experiences, including thermal mineral spring pools, a hammam (Turkish steam bath), cave pool, underground sauna, reflexology walk, family bathing area, and the Hilltop pool with 360-degree views.

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During your visit, you can also take part in complimentary wellness classes including yoga, warm-water exercise, meditation and qigong.

Alternately in the Spa Dreaming Centre, you can choose from tranquil thermal mineral pools, private indoor and outdoor bathing options, an infrared sauna steam room, and Zen chi treatments. There is also a wide selection of spa treatments available, which utilise therapies that incorporate Aboriginal massage and healing techniques. Additionally, you can take time out before or after your experience in the relaxation room. The Spa Dreaming Centre is a serene environment that is reserved for guests 16 years and older.

Several massage styles are available, which serve to relax, invigorate or re-energise your total being. You might also like to try one of the following specialty massages:

Yinga massage — this unique signature massage is designed to reconnect you to your surroundings and encourage a sense of wellbeing. A combination of relaxation techniques, pressure points and stretching promotes relaxation and balance.
Kodo massage — tone and realign your energy flow with this rhythmic full-body massage, inspired by traditional Aboriginal techniques. A focus on spiralling movements and pressure points provides a total sense of balance and wellbeing. Choose a native oil to rejuvenate, reharmonise or detoxify.
Peninsula vine massage — a warm grape balm, made using the skins and seeds of grapes and sourced locally from the Mornington Peninsula, is applied. The balm is enriched with antioxidants and rejuvenates the skin. This treatment starts with heat being applied onto the back to boost circulation and the grape balm is then massaged onto the skin using relaxation techniques. The overall effect is to help ground and relax busy minds and promote a complete sense of calm.

Food

Enhance your visit to Peninsula Hot Springs with a light, healthy and delicious meal in the Spa Dreaming Centre cafe, reserved for guests 16 years and older. Breakfast and lunch packages are available daily and dine and bathe packages are available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Alternately The Bath House cafe offers a selection of light meals, freshly ground coffee, cold drinks and snacks from morning until early evening every day, with pizza and bathe packages available daily.

Getting there

The Bath House and Spa Dreaming Centre are both open seven days a week. There is ample parking available but if you would prefer to not drive, there are tour companies that offer packages including transport and a visit to Peninsula Hot Springs.

Things to remember

Swimsuits are required in both bathing areas but be aware that the mineral-rich water may discolour swimwear. Appropriate footwear is recommended to prevent any slips around wet areas.