Home to the largest concentration of mineral springs in Australia, time spent in the region is time spent returning your body to its natural state. So slow down and restore the balance through a wide range of spa treatments and wellbeing therapies surrounded by immaculate gardens and tranquil forests.
A century of wellbeing
Your quest for rejuvenation and relaxation via the restorative waters in the twin spa towns of Hepburn Springs and Daylesford is part of a tradition dating back more than 100 years. The region boasts more than 140 natural mineral springs, and it was these as much as the prospect of easy riches that attracted the first wave of Swiss Italian migrants to the area.
Rich in magnesium, calcium and silica, among other minerals, the region’s springs are believed to cure all sorts of afflictions, from acne to arthritis. By the early 1800s, the locals were aware of these health benefits and lobbied the local council to halt sluicing for gold to protect the water. That lead to the creation of the Mineral Springs Reserve in 1865 and, in 1895, the Hepburn Bathhouse was built.
Restoring the balance
Enjoy a total body experience with wellness options complementing myriad spa treatments, from Daylesford to Hepburn Springs and Kyneton. Spa towns across the region are havens for holistic health and wellbeing, so you can indulge in more than 200 types of therapies and treatments, including massage, facials, mud baths, reiki, naturopathy, and even astrology.
For quintessential spa experiences, visit the iconic Hepburn Bathhouse, check in to the award-winning Salus Spa at the Lake House or the Mineral Spa at Peppers Springs Retreat. Try Ayurvedic spa therapies at Kyneton’s Maiaveda and treatments for mind, body and soul at Daylesford Massage Healing and Daylesford Day Spa.
The complete experience
Relaxation and rejuvenation can take its toll. Stay a while in Daylesford or Hepburn Springs and find boutique accommodation options offering fabulous local food and wine and in-house spa treatments. Check out the Lake House or Villa Parma at Peppers Springs Retreat, book in for a traditional Japanese inn experience at Shizuka Ryokan, or retire to one of the region’s smaller villages for a total escape.
Articles about health & wellness in the Daylesford Macedon Ranges
Be Kind to Yourself
There’s no denying 2021 has been a tough year, so what better time to treat yourself, or a loved one, to a relaxing and rejuvenating massage. It’s a tough gig, but we’ve gone out and sampled some of the finest massages in the region, here’s our pick of the bunch.
A Good Old Sunday Road Trip
Order a picnic, throw a rug in the back of the car, or book a late lunch in a beautiful country location eatery because we're going on a day trip.
Summer Night Skies
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Mineral Springs 101
The Daylesford-Macedon region is almost bursting at the seams with mineral springs reserves, and each reserve has its own character and charm. How then to decide which springs to visit?
4 Ways to do a Digital Detox
Switch off, relax and reconnect with what really matters in the beautiful Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region.
Winter Glow
Since the end of the nineteenth century, wellbeing seekers have been visiting our region to pursue good health and turn back the years. Times have changed and with the pace of the beauty industry these days and the innovation of those in our region, it can be hard to keep up with what’s new.
Pay it Forward in Lancefield & Romsey
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Top 10 Things To Do When You Next Visit
We asked, and you voted. Here are the top 10 things to do in our region. It’s a great mix of attractions and activities that make us memorable.
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