Melbourne Spa
Melbourne: Enjoy some of Australia’s Best Spas!
Hot springs are one of Melbourne’s best kept secrets, offering a natural fullness to your spa experience like nothing else can. In hot weather or cold, the thermal waters of Melbourne’s mineral springs are guaranteed to soothe frazzled nerves and tense muscles. Unwind by your lonesome self or with your partner, or bring a bunch of friends to share in the fun! Bathe, scrub, and knead your worries away in Melbourne…
Hot spas at the Peninsula: this is what the locals call the Mornington area, an hour and a half’s drive away, perfect for day trips and weekend getaways. Geography played its lucky hand here for spa goers, as a fault line near Port Phillip Bay brings hot magma close to the surface. The natural thermal pools in the area are home to luxurious spa resorts and public baths. The pools have water in varying temperatures, from balmy to piping steamy, and are either open to the general public or exclusive for one or two guests.
It’s a great idea to spend the weekend, soaking under the trees, and following it up with a massage. Enjoy massage techniques handed down from Aboriginal lore, which is preceded by a type of aromatherapy – an attendant brings in leaves, bark and grass cuttings from the bush and kindles a sweet-smelling fire to uplift your mood and relax your muscles.
After getting your neck, shoulders, feet and back kneaded, head out for breakfast or dinner at a spa’s cafe, or explore the beach. If you’re in the mood for lighter fare, enjoy a picnic or fresh fruit brought in from nearby orchards!
Soak in the Central Highlands: a small bevy of towns in Victoria’s Central Highlands boast Australia’s best concentration of mineral springs. This heavily wooded region holds Melbourne’s percious hoard of drinkable water and is home to communities founded by Italian-Swiss migrants with two generations of history behind them, as well as some of the first mining towns in Australia. Here you’ll find wine, water and wood, and spa resorts!
The bathhouses in the area have been around for nearly a hundred years now, but quite a few have been recently refurbished and are open for everyone looking for a hot soak, good food and lots of relaxation. Bush walks both long and short abound in this place, as reserved parks are maintained near the spas.
If you’re headed here, you’ll love the charms of the settlements’ spa resorts. Recreational pools, massage treatments and mineral baths come standard, and after spending time at the resorts you can take in the town’s sights, have a beer at the pub, and stroll into a gallery’s exhibits. Every town has its own quirks, and you’ll be delighted at the surprises waiting for you around the corner.
