20 Years | Peninsula Hot Springs

celebrating 20 years

honouring our destination where renewal begins beneath the surface

our story has been a journey through nature — join us as we reflect on our legacy and gaze towards a future of continuing to innovate, flow and evolve

It started as a dream. Many years ago, Charles & Richard Davidson saw an empty paddock and began transforming it into a nature-rich wellbeing oasis; a place of profound restoration. This year marks 20 years of beckoning guests from near and far to experience sanctuary, connection and rejuvenation in our healing waters. To mark this milestone, we will be sharing a multi-part series of stories; celebrating, reflecting and exploring the moments and people who shaped our journey.

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journey through a multi-part series celebrating the purpose that guides us, the guests who inspire us, and the people who have defined our story

our founders

finding a wellspring & forging a path

Watch the first part in our series featuring a heartfelt reflection from our co-owners, Charles Davidson & Bharat Mitra sharing their journey of how our coastal oasis became the thriving sanctuary it is today, driven by a shared vision.

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guest spotlight

our guests' path into nature

Jan and Stephanie, locals of the Mornington Peninsula, share how bathing in our geothermal hot springs became a meaningful part of their wellbeing ritual, and how their passion for wellness has helped shape our journey.

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guest conversation

a story shared

In celebration of this special milestone, we spoke with longtime guests Emily and Sasha, who share how our experience of hot springs bathing has become a mindful ritual that supports their health and wellbeing.

on the journey through every stage

This episode honours the people who shaped Peninsula Hot Springs over two decades, from the earliest team who built our vision to the passionate staff of today, reflecting on the dedication, creativity, and care guiding our journey.

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from a vision to a destination

After all these years, our vision remains the same; to co-create experiences where people can relax in nature with themselves, with each other and connect with the deep well of their being.

In 1992, Charles has a transformative experience while bathing deep within the mountains of Japan at Kusatsu Onsen, inspiring him to envison a more pronounced bathing culture in Australia.
In March 1997, Charles discovered the presence of hot water deep underground on the Mornington Peninsula. The brothers and Norm Cleland purchased 42 acres of cleared bushland in Fingal.
In early 2002, the Davidson brothers finally struck hot springs 637 metres underground after 18 months of boring. In a powerful rupture, outpoured 54-degree natural geothermal mineral water.
The Spa Dreaming Centre opens as the original bathing area for Peninsula Hot Springs. When first opening, the Spa Dreaming Centre operated as a small bathing area, spa and café.
Peninsula Hot Springs unveiled its largest expansion yet — the Amphitheatre, featuring seven new pools, a Fire and Ice area, Wellness Activity Centre, open-air stage, and a vibrant new dining precinct.
In 2020, Peninsula Hot Springs unveiled the first phase of its accommodation offering with the launch of Glamping — marking the beginning of a broader vision for restorative on site stays.

In 1992, Charles has a transformative experience while bathing deep within the mountains of Japan at Kusatsu Onsen, inspiring him to envison a more pronounced bathing culture in Australia.