our bathing culture

we bring together global bathing traditions to promote the benefits of geothermal water, in partnership with our two sister springs

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hot springs are found all across the globe, each featuring unique bathing traditions that honour water and the cultures it sustains

Inspired by these rich customs, Peninsula Hot Springs Group, led by founder and Creative Director Charles Davidson in partnership with co-owner Bharat Mitra, is passionate about promoting wellness, community, and the healing benefits of geothermal water. Through our experiences at Peninsula Hot Springs, Metung Hot Springs and Maruia Hot Springs, we invite people to reconnect, unwind, and immerse in the transformative practice of bathing.

A woman bathing at the Hilltop Escarpment

metung hot springs

Metung Hot Springs is a premier bathing destination that has brought much-loved geothermal bathing back to East Gippsland. Our sister springs is a restorative oasis offering naturally occurring geothermal springs bating, spa services and accommodation.

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A woman bathing at Maruia Hot Springs

maruia hot springs

An award-winning natural hot springs, day spa, and wellness destination, Maruia Hot Springs is nestled in the snow-capped Southern Alps within the stunning and picturesque Lewis Pass National Reserve New Zealand.

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a true hot spring is geothermal water naturally heated within the earth’s crust, like at Peninsula Hot Springs, while a mineral spring is water that is manually heated and enriched with minerals, either naturally occurring or added

geothermal and mineral springs in Victoria

A wide shot of the Lagoon Precinct at Metung Hot Springs

metung hot springs

geothermal mineral spring

Overlooking the magnificent East Gippsland lakes, Metung Hot Springs is an innovative site encompassed by a native bushland landscape.  Our sister springs is a restorative oasis that offers naturally occurring geothermal springs bathing, spa services and accommodation.

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Two people walking through hot springs at Deep Blue Spa & Baths

deep blue spa & baths

geothermal mineral spring

Located on the Great Ocean Road in Warrnambool, Deep Blue Spa & Baths is a spa resort featuring an indoor Bath House, an outdoor geothermal spring sanctuary, and a luxurious day spa attached to it's accommodation offering.

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Two people bathing at Aurora Spa & Bathhouse

aurora spa & bathhouse

mineral spring

Aurora Spa & Bathhouse is located in Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula. A serene wellness sanctuary in Sorrento's elevated Continental Hotel precinct offers mineral bathing and spa services.

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Hepburn Spa & Bathhouse

hepburn bathhouse & spa

mineral spring

Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa offers heritage mineral bathing, modern design, and immersive sanctuary settings for mind and body restoration. Offers mineral bathing, spa services and accommodation. 

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Two people bathing at the Mineral Springs Hotel

mineral springs hotel

mineral spring

The Mineral Springs Hotel is a timeless escape nestled in the restorative surrounds of Hepburn Springs. Offering mineral baths, dining, spa, and accommodation.

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A woman bathing at the Japanese Mountain Retreat

japanese mountain retreat

mineral spring

Located in Montrose in the Yarra Ranges, Japanese Mountain Retreat is a couples-focused spa retreat combining a serene mountain setting with private mineral bathing. In addition, it offers dining, spa services and accommodation.

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A young man and woman in the cold plunge pool at Metung Hot Springs

great Victorian bathing trail

explore Victoria's wellness and bathing culture with insights from leading advisors creating future vision of bathing and Australian wellness in this region.

The Great Victorian Bathing Trail is an inspiring concept for an iconic 900km tourism route connecting hot springs, mineral springs, and sea baths along the southern coastline of Victoria. International bathing loops, highways and tours have inspired an alliance between bathing facilities to promote the experience of bathing and bathing rituals, and invite visitors to connect with various nature-based wellbeing experiences.