Peninsula Hot Springs

The award-winning natural hot springs and day spa destination is located on the Mornington Peninsula and is just 90 minutes away from the city of Melbourne. Peninsula Hot Springs features pools and private baths supplied by natural thermal mineral waters. These thermal springs are common on the coastal oasis of the peninsula and provide a quiet and serene place for visitors to relax and rejuvenate their mind, body and soul and it is one of the amazing tourist places in Melbourne.

The peninsula offers several options for its guests. The Bath House is a social area where guests can enjoy an exclusive bathing experience. Some of the most popular techniques employed here include, Turkish hammam, reflexology walk, cave pool, and a hilltop pool offering scenic views of the region around. There is also an amphitheater in the Bath House, which includes seven pools. All of these pools are geometric and offer a relaxing bathing experience. Other facilities and attractions in the Bath House are - ice caves, saunas, cafe, a wellness center, and open-air stage.

Another popular section of the Peninsula Hot Springs is the Spa Dreaming Center. This sanctuary-like place is a blissful retreat from the rest of the world, as it offers you a place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The center places special importance on tranquil space, and is only allowed for people who are above the age of 16 years. The service offered in the Dreaming Center includes thermal mineral pools, traditional sauna experiences, bamboo showers with massages, cold plunge pools, Moroccan hammams, infrared sauna rooms, Zen Chi massages, and hanging tree pods. You can also enjoy relaxing by the pool at the poolside lounges.

The wellness programs at the Peninsula Hot Springs offer a unique combination of healing waters along with mindful activities to calm your body, soul and mind. You will get to experience a wide range of movements, and enjoy the ultimate calming experience here. There are also several other activities you can choose from, like - body clay, fire and ice, yoga, reformer pilates, and aerial yoga.

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• Relax and rejuvenate your body and mind as you retreat into the calm of nature at the natural thermal springs of Peninsula Hot Springs.
• Indulge in an exclusive bathing experience as you choose from a wide range of options, including Turkish hammams, cave pools, hilltop pools, and reflexology walks.
• Disconnected from the real world at the spa experiences of Peninsula Hot Springs that offer traditional sauna experiences, thermal mineral pools, cold plunge pools, bamboo showers with massages, Moroccan hammams, Zen Chi massages, infrared sauna rooms, and hanging tree pods.
• Visitors can also participate in wellness programmes designed by Peninsula Hot Springs to calm their soul and senses with their special combination of mindful activities and healing waters.
• Experience refreshing activities like yoga, body clay, reformer Pilates, fire and ice, and aerial yoga, and replenish your body with healthy meals at local dining outlets.

The best time to visit Peninsula Hot Springs is during the winters, that is, June to August. The summers (that is, between December and February) on the continent can get quite steamy and oppressively hot. You will not be able to enjoy all the facilities of the peninsula in such weather.

Here are the reasons why you should plan your visit to this plan during winters:

1. Once the winter season hits, you will be forced to hole into your house, in order to protect yourself from the freezing temperatures. Not a lot of outdoor activities are suitable for the winters, but hot spring bathing is one of the best things you can enjoy in this weather without worrying about the freezing cold. That is why it is recommended to pay a visit to the Peninsula just before the hot months arrive. It will also help you get rid of the cabin fever one is prone to in winters.

2. The hot springs have a lot of healing properties and can rejuvenate your body and mind like nothing else. Bathing in the mineral water of these hot springs in winters can bring about various health benefits like increase in blood circulation, increase in lymphatic functions, healthy skin and better sleep. It should be noted that the healing properties of the spring are more effective during the winters, because the difference in temperature of water and air speeds up the health benefits.

3. Another benefit of visiting the hot springs during winters is that you will get to witness the remarkable range of the flora and fauna native to this region in the winters. Most of the wildlife and forests here have evolved to thrive in the freezing temperatures and can be enjoyed at their best only during the winter months.

That is why, it is recommended to plan your visit during the winters, that is, between May and October.

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Location: 140 Springs Lane, Fingal, Victoria, 3939

Timings: 7 am to 10 pm, every day

Distance from Melbourne Airport: 123 km

Tips for Peninsula Hot Springs

To make the most out of your experience at Peninsula Hot Springs, make sure you follow these tips:

1. It is recommended to book your seat here in advance, as the peninsula can get quite easily filled in peak tourist season.

2. It is also advised to make your booking well in advance. Last minute bookings and those on the same day will cost 10% extra.

3. Public transport on the peninsula is limited. You will have to take a bus to Rye hotel, from where you can get a cab.

4. Children are allowed at the peninsula, but those under 16 are restricted in certain areas. Be mindful of that when planning your holiday.

5. Bathing suits and robes are available on site, so you don't need to carry them.

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Peninsula hot springs is located 123 kilometres away from Melbourne and the entire journey will take you around an hour and a half. Here are your best options for this journey:

Via Train: Metropolitan train services run from the southern cross station in Melbourne to Frankston. From here, you can connect through Hastings to Stony Point on Westernport Bay and reach the Peninsula easily.

Via Bus:  Buses from the city of Melbourne to areas around the village operate all days of the week. There are several bus routes you can take for the sun. Bus number 788 leaves from Frankston station to Portsea every 45 minutes from Monday to Friday and every 2 hours on weekends. You can reach the Peninsula from Portsea by getting a taxi.

For direct transport from the airport to the Peninsula without entering the city, you can get the airport bus which runs on a regular basis. This may be the costlier option than others listed here

Via Ferry: If you want to take the scenic option, you can take a taxi from the airport to the Queenscliff Harbour. From here you can take a Searoad Ferry to the Peninsula. The ferries run every hour on the hour from 7 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. throughout the week.

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