Hepburn Springs

Hepburn Springs is a small spa town located in central Victoria, Australia. It adjoins the larger town of Daylesford within a region famously known for its naturally occurring mineral water. The area is situated on the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung people.

Yes, visitors can bathe in the mineral water at the historic Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa, which has been operating since 1895. The facility offers various therapeutic mineral baths and spa treatments utilizing the local spring water. Visitors can also freely collect and drink from several natural mineral springs scattered throughout the surrounding park.

The town's public identity developed in the late 19th century around its mineral springs, bathhouses, and health tourism. Much of the early development of the spa industry was supported by European immigrants, particularly Swiss-Italian miners who settled the area. They recognized the therapeutic properties of the water, similar to the spas in their home countries.

Hepburn Springs and Daylesford are adjoining towns in Victoria, but Hepburn Springs is specifically known for the Hepburn Bathhouse and its natural mineral springs. Daylesford is the larger commercial hub with more dining and shopping options. The two towns together form the heart of the "Spa Country" region in Victoria.