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
Heart Warming Family Fun
Don’t let the cooler weather deter you this winter, Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges are splendid when the air is crisp.
Winter Health Giving Seasonal Flavours
The trick will be to support and build our immunity as much as possible this year, give it a real BOOST. Vitamin and mineral supplements are often recommended. But of course, it’s the nutritional value of what we choose to eat that is most critical.
Destination Wellness
The Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region is renowned for its world-class spas and outstanding dining options, but coupled with spectacular natural wonders, creative opportunities, and bespoke accommodation, there’s little doubt that this region is Victoria’s wellness capital.
A Week in the Life: Guide to a 7-Night Stay
A weekend is never long enough in the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region, so stay for a little longer, get off the beaten path and discover charming, lesser-known towns.
Pay it Forward in Woodend
Located in the heart of the Macedon Ranges, Woodend is a lively and welcoming village, which has successfully maintained its small country town charm over the years.
Slow Down & Reconnect: Group Getaways
Whether it’s a girls’ getaway, down-time with work buddies, a blokes’ trip, or that family get together you’ve been dreaming about, the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region is bursting with innovative ideas to reconnect and create new memories with your peeps.
Food from Local Woods, Meadows, Farms & Gardens
Good food, together with good sleep, prioritising exercise (even if it’s just a ramble through our beautiful surrounds here), socialising, conviviality and integration in community, are all critically important for our immune system.
Our Top 5 Spots to Unwind
The Daylesford Macedon Ranges region is home to plenty of amazing experiences that can help you recharge, relax and reset. Check out these inspirational options for starters.
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