Top 9 Hot Springs in Australia that Prove Water is The Best Cure

We can all agree that 2020 has been ice cold. With a lot going on in the world, all we need is a long dip in a hot tub and let all of our worries melt away. You’re probably reading this because apart from that, you’re overwhelmed with your to-do list, endless responsibilities causing backaches or stiffened muscles and a moment to soak in a spa bath can be your saving grace. 

Since we know that water is an effective cure, we’ve listed down the best hot springs in Australia that can be therapeutic and enough to cleanse your mind, body and even your soul. 

Take a water break from the usual routine of life, and immerse yourself with the charm of nature’s bath house. The Peninsula Hot Springs is Victoria’s first, natural thermal mineral spring. Its 10,000 year-old mineral water has health benefits like boosting your blood circulation. 

This water wonderland in South Melbourne has over 20 international experiences including a sauna to rejuvenate and awaken your soul. 

Soak in some positivity and meditate in the onsens of Mount Hotham. You’ll find your center in Australia’s first indoor and outdoor alpine retreat and spa. Hotham is a good place for skiing and their therapeutic treatments after an adventure on the slopes will definitely ease body aches and promote better sleep. 

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Hotham is closed this 2020 so file this under your 2021 bucket list! 

The Buro or bathtub in Japanese is your private oasis, overlooking Lake Llyell. Consider this as an hour long treat in a heated tub, while inhaling the aroma of essential oils and hearing the sounds of nature. The Japanese Bath House in Blue Mountains Sparadise also offers other invigorating packages with other Japanese hot springs or massages if you are looking for the ultimate de-stressor. 

Trapped in your thoughts? Nothing can be more freeing than staring up into space while floating in a 40 degree thermal artesian hot pool. Rest your mind while wading in the Hot Bore Baths in Lightning Ridge with water flowing from the Great Artesian Basin. This thermal pool is open 24/7 which allows you to bathe in daylight, sunset or under the stars. 

When visiting El Questro Wilderness Park, take your time to have a dip in the waters. This is one of the hot springs in Western Australia that can not only relax your muscles but also cure internal problems like digestive disorders. 

You’ll have 700,000 acres to explore in this park so never miss out on the Zebedee hot springs. 

You will find solitude and tranquility once you submerge in the clear water of the so-called Rainbow Pool. The Mataranka Thermal Pool reflects a prism of colours while surrounded by lush greens and palm trees. The blissful waters have the perfect temperature of 34 degrees Celsius which can help relax your tense muscles. 

Want a little quiet time and slow things down? Visit the Tjuwaliyn Douglas Hot Springs and take a calming swim in thermal waters that get cooler down the stream. The Park is also a good place for camping and bushwalking. 

This all natural hot spring has healing properties that can surely flush out the toxins. In Innot Hot Springs you are given a shovel so that you can dig for your own thermal spring water. How cool is that? This place also has six other pools and a leisure park good for families. Remember to be cautious before dipping because temperatures can rise up to 75-degrees Celsius.

It’s a bummer that this last option is also closed till the end of the year but it’s too good that we had to include it, so you know what to watch out for next year. 

If your skin is coarse and lifeless, then this is perfect for you! When you visit the South West Town, soak and scrub up in milky grey mud for silky smooth skin. The warm artesian water with rich mud from the surface of the earth will surely help your skin resurface. Take a detour in Eulo’s Artesian Mud Bath and come home with baby smooth skin! 

We hear it all the time: drink a lot of water. Perhaps it's about time to take a loooong and well-deserved soak and be one to testify that water is the best cure! 

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