Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve

The Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve is a 30-hectare (74-acre) reserve near Hepburn Springs, Victoria, Australia. It contains several mineral springs that have been used for drinking and bathing since the 1860s.^[1] The site is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register^[2] and forms part of Hepburn Regional Park.^[3]

History of the Mineral Springs

In the 1864 its citizens met at the Savoia Hotel^[4] and petitioned the government to protect the mineral springs from mining - the water was rated above gold and the Hepburn Mineral Spring Reserve was created in 1865.^[5] Many of its residents came from 'spa' areas in Italy, Germany and England and appreciated its value.

Bathhouse

A bathhouse was created in the 1890s which has been remodelled several times. After an A$13 million redevelopment, the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa reopened in September 2008.

Springs

Several springs exist in the main reserve – Soda, Sulphur, Pavilion, Locarno and Wyuna. Golden Spring, Hendersons and Lithia Spring are located in the vicinity.