Five Hot Springs near Melbourne to soak up on your next road trip
Warm water that bubbles from the very earth is renowned for its healing and relaxation benefits and thankfully, Victoria is blessed with quite a few hot springs.When harnessed to make bathing a luxurious indulgence, normal daily life seems to fade into the steam and vanish while you soak your cares away. Here are five of the best worth driving out of Melbourne to discover.
Alba Thermal Springs and Spa, Fingal
Among Victoria’s newest hot springs complexes, Alba is hidden among the sandhills and tee trees on the Mornington Peninsula. The resort-style 15 hectares has been landscaped so the 31 spring-fed pools offer peace and tranquillity, either shared or in total privacy. The spa facility is even more amazing with its 22 treatment rooms covering Vichy shower, Hammam plus massage and pedicure options. To nurture the taste buds as well as body and soul, Alba’s Thyme restaurant has a menu created by Karen Martini.
Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal
Fingal is 75 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD and it’s fair to say it’s a hot spot for hot springs. The Peninsula Springs started it all and its established gardens dotted with natural pools are an oasis among the sandy hills also beloved by local golfers. Lay back and soak in the healing waters of the bathhouse, the spa dreaming centre or any of the shared or private pools. Book in for a spa treatment or better still, stay the night glamping in the permanent tents complete with deck and private thermal pool.
Metung Hot Springs, Metung
This spanking-new bathing facility harnesses warming mineralized water drawn from half a kilometre below the surface of Metung, the village that is the playground of the Gippsland lakes. The hot springs has two main areas: the adults-only Hilltop Escarpment where you can soak in your own bathing (former wine) barrel, then plunge in the cold tub while enjoying lake views; while the Bathing Ridge meanders from pool to pool. There are spa treatments, a café and because you’re three hours from Melbourne, there are luxurious safari-style glamping tents complete with private bathing barrels.
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa, Hepburn Springs
The grand old dame of Victorian bathhouses has been made over and blends the history of Hepburn Springs with the luxury of a contemporary spa facility. Enjoy the social experience of the Bathhouse or enter the Sanctuary (no kids allowed!) and add the aroma steam room, spa couches and a cool-down pool to the list of experiences. There are spa treatments, a café and various accommodation options making this a rich and rewarding hot springs experience.
Deep Blue Hot Springs, Warrnambool
At the end of the picturesque Great Ocean Road lies a relaxing reward in the shape of Deep Blue Hot Springs. This is the full luxury wellness experience, starting with The Sanctuary’s open-air caves and rockpools fed by geothermal springs, through to the pampering day spa, indoor pool, and salt treatments. But there’s more: accommodation overlooking the sea, plus a bar and restaurant combine to make Deep Blue a total.
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