Wellness

The Best Hot Springs Victoria Has To Offer (Updated 2024)

By Maya Varadarajan
20th Feb 2024

A stunning hot spring in Victoria, called Alba.

If you’re looking to get back in touch with nature in the most literal sense, as well as pamper yourself to the fullest, you’ve come to the right place. Hot springs are small havens for the modern day, designed to help you rest and reset before heading back to reality—and some of the best hot springs Victoria have to offer are second to none.

From coastal springs to ones buried in the middle of the state, these natural hot springs will definitely deliver some well-deserved R&R. So without further ado, here's Urban List's guide to the best hot springs Victoria has on the cards:

Peninsula Hot Springs

140 Springs Lane, Fingal

A sky-high view of a large hot springs, one of the best hot springs in Victoria.Image credit: Peninsula Hot Springs | Supplied

Of course, we’re starting with world class Peninsula Hot Springs. This place is no stranger to Urban List and for good reason. Their mineral springs, stunning retreats and quirky bathing barrels, plus the new glamping tents and outdoor cinema, make this place the ultimate day trip (or overnight venture) from Melbourne. Our tip: go on a winter morning to avoid the crowds and warm up in the most luxurious way. The mini-hike up to th he top pool is also 100% worth it, with 360-degree views. Book in here

Hepburn Springs Bathhouse & Spa

Mineral Springs Reserve Road, Daylesford

It’s called Spa Country for a reason. Established during the 1850s gold rush by Swiss-Italian migrants, Hepburn Springs Bathhouse and Spa is one of the most indulgent offerings in the region. They offer both private and communal bathing in their mineral pools, and the spa list is extensive. The mineral water found in their springs is akin to liquid gold, so get ready to luxuriate in it. 

Alba Thermal Springs & Spa

282 Browns Road, Fingal

Alba, where a woman is sitting in a outdoor hot spring, is one of the best hot springs Victoria has to offerImage credit: Alba Thermal Springs & Spa | Supplied

Alba has some pretty spectacular geothermal springs and cold plunge pools across the 15-hectare property with over 31 stunning pools—some of which can even be booked privately. With 22 expansive spa treatment rooms, including a steam room, Vichy shower, and single or double massage rooms, they’ve pretty much got you covered for the most relaxing trip you could hope for, not to mention the stunning architecture designed to soothe your visual senses.

The Mineral Spa

124 Main Road, Hepburn Springs

The exteriors of The Mineral Spa, one of the best hot springs in VictoriaImage credit: The Mineral Spa | Supplied

Also in Hepburn Springs, The Mineral Spa is a beautiful retreat nestled amongst nature at the Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel. The serenely-designed facilities will make you feel at one with the gorgeous surroundings as you look out across the gardens from the mineral bath. They do private bathing, couples’ massages, facials, and loads of other treatments to up your zen. 

Metung Hot Springs

73 Storth Ryes Avenue, Metung

A person in a massage room, one of the best hot springs Victoria has to offer.Image credit: Metung Hot Springs | Supplied

Metung Hot Springs has been designed to be a more intimate bathing experience, compared to its Peninsula counterpart. The secluded 25-acre site features a full range of geothermal bathing pools split between two sections and all connected by a reflexology walk; the bathing valley and the hilltop escarpment, both provide sensational vistas of the surrounding native bushland and the neighbouring Gippsland Lakes. 

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Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs

Worm Bay Road, Warrnambool

Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs lives up to it’s name of a sanctuary—open-air rock pools, sensory caves and cleansing waterfalls mean you’re in for one hell of a relaxing time. You can opt for a daytime session for that day-spa feel, but if you’re looking for a romantic evening, they also offer twilight sessions. There are 15 therapeutic geothermal pools, and they offer overnight stays if a weekend away is on the cards. 

Japanese Mountain Retreat

14 Mountain Crescent, Montrose

A woman bathing in a very blue hot spring surrounded by greenery at Japanese Mountain Retreat—one of the best hot springs Victoria has on the cardsImage credit: Japanese Mountain Retreat | Supplied

The biggest draw for Japanese Mountain Retreat is the simple but powerful fact that you don’t need to share your bath with any strangers (which means clothing is officially optional). Designed with couples in mind, they’ve got indoor and outdoor options, the latter having either walled Japanese or tropical garden features. The indoor options include a Roman bathhouse-style pool and steam room, a traditional Japanese cedar hot tub, and (if you’re really looking to indulge) a six-course omakase.

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Leading image credit: Alba | Supplied

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