For the ultimate in luxurious spa and beauty experiences, head to the
Macedon Ranges region north-west of Melbourne where you'll find the historic towns of
Daylesford and
Hepburn Springs. Known as Victoria's spa country, this area has Australia's largest concentration of mineral springs and is a Mecca for visitors seeking the very best in massage, beauty and spa services. Here you'll find an abundance of exhilarating body treatments from the country's best health and beauty specialists.
- Acqua Viva Day Spa - www.dayspa.com.au
- Acqua Vivia Day Spa is located in Hepburn Springs and offers massage for relaxation as well as deep tissue, remedial and pregnancy. You can also indulge in Acqua Viva's aerospa mineral bath, where you can experience the region's famous mineral spring water and essential oils for a unique and private experience. You can also enjoy a facial, body scrub, mineral water foot bath or natural seaweed mud body masque with steam which stimulates circulation as well as toning and revitalising the skin.
- Daylesford Day Spa - www.daylesforddayspa.com.au
- As a winner in the 2009 Victorian Tourism Awards, Daylesford Day Spa, in Daylesford, is considered one of the best. Offering a complete range of body treatments, including massage, facials, detoxifying and hydrating treatments, they'll have you looking and feeling fantastic in no time. There are several packages available which have been developed to deal with stress reduction, relaxation or simply to indulge. Daylesford Day Spa also offers spray tanning, waxing and tinting services and beauty products by Jurlique, as well as their very own Daylesford Day Spa products. If you're looking for that extra special gift for someone, consider a Daylesford Day Spa gift voucher.
- Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa - www.hepburnbathhouse.com
- The Swiss Italian migrants established Hepburn Springs during the gold rush of the 1950s. One of the oldest spas in the area, Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, has been in operation since 1895 and includes a relaxation pool, spa pools and couches, aroma steam room, salt therapy pool and relaxation deck. You can also enjoy one of the many spa treatments on offer, from body exfoliation, masks and wraps and massages to facials, men's business and indulgent extras. Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa frequently has special offers which make your spa experience even more pleasurable. Check out some of the packages which include accommodation, meals, treatments and other wonderful health experiences.
- Hepburn Equine Sports Therapy - www.hepburnequinesportstherapy.com
- While you're pampering yourself in the Daylesford and Hepburn Springs area, don't forget your four legged friends. Hepburn Equine Sports Therapy specialises in sports massage and barefoot hoof trimming for your horse.
The Daylesford and Hepburn Springs area also boasts a large number of beauty and skincare treatment services and stores.
- Daylesford Aromatherapy - www.daylesfordaromatherapy.com.au
- Daylesford Aromatherapy in Daylesford stock an awesome range of essential oils, massage carriers, hair and skin care, soaps and even pet care so Fido can enjoy a bit of pampering too.
- Daylesford Massage - www.daylesfordmassage.com
- Located in the heart of Daylesford, visitors can relax and unwind with massages, facials and other healing treatments.
- Daylesford Massage Healing Centre - www.massagehealing.com.au
- The Daylesford Massage Healing Centre provides a wide range of professional massage and natural healing services. The fully trained therapists offer a range of treatments including massages, scrubs, body wraps, hot stone therapy and facials. The retail shop at this centre sells crystals, jewellery, natural skin care products, tarot cards, books and CDs.
- Sunset Natural Therapies - www.sunset.net.au
- Sunset Natural Therapies is located north of Hepburn Springs and provides a range of personalised treatments including massages, scrubs and facials.
Spa and health treatments elsewhere in Victoria
Outside of the Daylesford and Hepburn Springs mineral spa area, there are several other locations in Victoria that offer day spa and health treatment facilities.
- Cinnamon Stix Hair & Spa - www.cinnamonstix.com.au
- Located in the centre of Mansfield, this tranquil spa salon offers treatments for both men and women. Try a spa facial, body wrap, advanced skin care treatment, therapeutic massage, aromatherapy and hairdressing. Empowering the healing elements of nature!
- Japanese Day Spa - www.japanesedayspa.com.au
- Situated at Montrose in the Dandenong Ranges, the Japanese Day Spa offers unique Japanese and Hammam rituals which celebrate rich bathhouse customs. Enjoy a bathing ritual, massage, deep cleansing facials, scrubs and body wraps.
- Onsen - www.onsen.com.au
- This multi-million dollar complex at Dinner Plain, near Mount Hotham, has been inspired by Japanese bathing traditions. It is a place of relaxation where tensions can be released, vitality boosted, and your senses are captivated. Immerse yourself in a heated outdoor bathing pool, experience a range of therapeutic treatments by trained professionals, and indulge in healthy spa cuisine to compliment your visit.
- Peninsula Hot Springs & Day Spa - www.peninsulahotsprings.com
- Modelled on leading spa centres from around the world, Peninsula Hot Springs & Day Spa allows visitors to experience the therapeutic benefits of hot spring bathing and relaxation culture thanks to naturally heated underground mineral waters. Located on the Mornington Peninsula between the bay and ocean beaches of Rye, there's several bathing pools, a sauna, massaging thermal showers and a range of professional treatment options. A cafe, which overlooks the lake, offers fresh cuisine crafted from healthy local produce.
- Port Fairy Day Spa - www.portfairydayspa.com
- Experience a treatment customised to your needs at this day spa facility at the seaside community of Port Fairy. Choose from body exfoliations, body wraps, massages, facials, waxing, detox saunas, spa treatments and cosmetic tattooing.
- Red Hill Spa - www.redhillspa.com.au
- A luxurious boutique day spa, nestled amongst the gum trees, in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula wine growing region at Red Hill. Offering a wholistic approach to relaxation and pampering utilising the finest organic products, the Red Hill Spa offers facials, massages, body treatments, spa soaks and various beauty treatments.
