Built · Historic mineral bathhouse · Victoria
Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
The experience
Hepburn, in full
Set in the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve near Daylesford, this is Australia's oldest continuously operating mineral spa — bathers have soaked here since 1895. Water is drawn straight from the natural source, and the reserve around it is dotted with free public springs and bushwalks.
The general Bathhouse offers a mineral relaxation pool and a jetted spa pool. The premium, 16-plus Sanctuary layers on the real ritual: an aroma steam room, magnesium salt pool, hammam, dry sauna, cool-down pool and the signature open-air Creekside pool at 39°C. The heritage Edwardian pavilion next door handles the café side.
Signature: The open-air Creekside pool at 39°C.
Services & facilities
What you'll find
- Mineral relaxation pool and jetted spa pool
- Sanctuary tier (16+) with hammam and steam room
- Magnesium salt pool and dry sauna
- Open-air Creekside pool at 39°C
- Full day-spa treatment menu and packages
- Apothecary spa-product retail
- Heritage Pavilion café with fireplace
- Adjacent free public springs and bushwalks
The good
- Deep heritage and atmosphere in a beautiful reserve
- A rich Sanctuary ritual — hammam, salt pool, steam, sauna
- Free public mineral springs and walks on the doorstep
- Year-round, with an easy drive and strong spa menu
The catch
- Communal pools run cool (34–36°C) if you want it hot
- A popular Daylesford weekend spot that can book out
- The Sanctuary tier costs noticeably more than the Bathhouse
Good to know
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