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
Your Ultimate Elopement Guide
We’ve been giving the topic of elopements and micro weddings a lot of thought. While some couples will opt to wait for a larger, traditional ceremony because they’ve dreamed about their wedding day their entire lives, some couples may embrace the trend of a very small gatherings.
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Everyone loves a good autumn festival, right? So we’re going to let you in on a little secret. You can get your weekly autumn colour fix regularly this year, and you don’t have to drive far to do it; the Macedon Ranges is so close to Melbourne and other regional hubs, you can knock off work and be here in a flash.
Hepburn Bathhouse: A Day at the Spa
It’s no secret that there’s something special about the water in the Daylesford region.
The Pioneers
For decades, Daylesford has seen three visionary women work tirelessly to build iconic businesses that have helped make this region such a desirable place to visit.
What’s On in Autumn
Upcoming events in Autumn throughout the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges.
Open Daily
So, you can’t go overseas any time soon. Here’s a dream week-ish long itinerary, featuring businesses that are open 7 days a week, making planning a breeze.
Stay Longer, Indulge More: the Best Wellness Activities in our Region
On days off from running our busy accommodation stables, Flop House, there are many simple pleasures to be found here, from mineral springs to secluded walking trails and mountain lookouts.
Where do the Locals in the Daylesford Macedon Ranges Go?
It's often the first thing you wonder when you travel: 'Where do the locals go? That's sure to be the best place.' If a community enjoy visiting, you can feel confident that you're in for a good thing.
Meet our Spa & Wellness operators
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