HOT SPRINGS · AUSTRALIA HOT SPRINGS
Good australia hot springs tours run on timed slots and fill weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Leave Melbourne at 8:20 AM for three hours at Peninsula Hot Springs, with early Bath House entry, 50-plus pools, saunas and a hilltop soak. Your English-speaking Autopia guide, such as Kiwi, Vicky or Ricky, also takes you to Arthurs Seat and the colourful beach boxes before returning you to the Regent Theatre.
“Fabulous way to relax .take time out and enjoy the natural surroundings”
Spend up to five hours at Peninsula Hot Springs, 90 minutes from Melbourne, with Bath House entry and access to more than 50 pools, steam rooms, and wellness areas. Bring swimwear, a water bottle, and waterproof shoes. Towels, robes, lockers, and swimwear cost extra.
“crowded and need pools dedicated to kids. don't give them access everywhere. Way too many wining squeeling kids disrupting the serenity.”
Spend two hours at Deep Blue Hot Springs in Warrnambool, using 18 geothermal rock pools, sensory caves, aromatherapy pools, and a cold plunge. Choose an all-ages daytime session or an adults-only evening session. Robes, towels, and lockers cost extra, so plan ahead.
“Wonderful variety of pools. Pleasant atmosphere and super helpful staff. We enjoyed our soaks. Definitely worth the price. 2 hours is a long time spend there.”
Leave Melbourne for four hours at Peninsula Hot Springs, where you can try warm pools, a sauna, Turkish hamam, cold plunge, and the Hilltop Pool. Your English-speaking Explore Australia guide then takes you to Arthur’s Seat and the colorful Peninsula bathing boxes. Towels, entry, transport, and national park fees are included.
“Very good tour and well worth the money! Our guide was Matthew who was very chatty, funny and really made an effort to make myself and my partner welcome! Very informative, positive attitude throughout and very helpful! Thank you Matthew !”
Spend a relaxed day on the Mornington Peninsula with a premium coach, local coffee, Arthur’s Seat views, a grazing lunch and Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris at Green Olive Estate, plus three hours at Peninsula Hot Springs. Guides such as Perry, Ray, Sue, and Michael have led recent departures.
“Perry was an excellent guide and assured we had the greatest experience! The Olive grove wine stop was so tasty and beautiful, a great way to start our day of relaxation at the springs. Selection of wines and food were excellent and you can order more if you want to try it all! I do wish the springs would let you know about booking any experiences they have at the desk, we saw two on our time there and would’ve loved to have been able to join one during our day if we’d known; but that’s just fyi for the spring and not our tour. We did hit some traffic…”
Travel south from Hobart in a small group with a professional guide such as Heather, Nick, Trevor, or Luke. Walk 40 metres above the Huon River at Tahune, cross swinging bridges, tour Hastings Cave 40 metres underground, and swim in the thermal pool. Bring sturdy shoes, swimwear, water, and a sense of adventure.
“Great day trip! We did the Tahune airwalk & swinging bridge walk. Both are easy walks. Took a quick dip in the thermal swimming pool (but only 30min at this spot + changing in and out of swimwear was maybe a bit on the very short side...) Read more”
Travel from Melbourne to Peninsula Hot Springs with a local driver such as Dom, Vicky, Jacob, or Misty. Your bathing entry covers a wide range of thermal pools, saunas, hydrotherapy areas, a Turkish hammam, cold plunges, and scenic soaking spots. Bring a towel or hire one onsite, and allow extra time for lunch and changing.
“We did the Hot Springs, Murray’s, Lookout, and the beach boxes… It was beautiful, it was serene, and totally worth it!”
Spend a full day south of Hobart with Tours Tasmania, walking 50 metres above the Huon River at Tahune Airwalk, crossing swinging bridges, and exploring 40-million-year-old Hastings Cave. Guides such as Heather, Ian, Nick, Peter, and Hana lead the day in English. You can also swim in the 28°C thermal pool, but expect 250 cave stairs and a long, active day.
“This was the best experience ever! Ian, our guide, was so knowledgable and passionate about Tassie and made the day so enjoyable. The Airwalk was so beautiful and the Hasting Caves was incredible! I loved every second of the day and would (and will!) recommend this activity to anyone going to Tassie! I can't speak highly enough about how excellent and smooth the transport, activities and trip was! Thanks Tours Tasmania!”
Travel from Melbourne in a small group of up to 15 people for coffee, coastal views, an Arthur’s Seat walk, lunch and wine at Green Olive Estate, and three hours at Peninsula Hot Springs. Guides such as Yuri, Perry, Ray, and Thern are praised for friendly care. Bring swimwear and consider the spa upgrade for a quieter visit.
“Friendly guide and good hot springs though felt too long. Would be good to have more history and commentary for the rest of the tour vs simply the Melbourne. Furthermore, wifi wasn't working and though the guide said it was possible to upgrade your regular package, the hot springs staff said that is not true.”
Leave Melbourne at 9:00 am for a comfortable day at Peninsula Hot Springs, with entry and towel hire included. You get about three hours among thermal pools, then visit Murrays Lookout at Arthurs Seat and the colorful beach boxes. Guides such as Matthew, Brooke, Ken, and Stewart add local stories along the way.
“Easy pick up, comfortable bus and very pleasant and cheerful driver - Stewart. 5 hours maybe just a little bit too long in the spa but then it was our 2nd visit so we knew what to expect”
Leave Melbourne at 7:30 am for a small-group Mornington Peninsula outing capped at eight people. Stop at Arthurs Seat, hike toward Bushrangers Bay and Cape Schanck, look for kangaroos and native birds, then relax at Peninsula Hot Springs. Guides such as Mark and Jackson add local stories, while towels, snacks, tea, and rain ponchos are supplied.
“This is a lovely day out of the city. Stunning scenery and nice hikes. Finished off with a relax in the hot springs. We were the only couple on this small group tour but met some lovely single travellers.”
Spend four hours at Peninsula Hot Springs, about 90 minutes from Melbourne, with unlimited access to more than 50 pools and bathing areas plus a 45-minute body clay ritual. A host guides you through Australian clays and essential oils at Clay Ridge. Bring swimwear, waterproof shoes, and a reusable bottle.
“Lovely day Not to crowded the Turkish Bathe was a highlight.”
Spend the day at Peninsula Hot Springs in Fingal with access to more than 50 family-friendly bathing and wellness areas. Your $30 food and drink credit works at the Bath House Cafe or Amphitheatre Cafe. Turkish Hammam steam bathing, geothermal mineral pools, coastal views, and flexible all-day entry make this a restful Mornington Peninsula break.
“The staff were very helpful and accommodating. The process was very easy and straightforward. The views were incredible. A very relaxing experience worth venturing out for”
Spend two hours at Deep Blue Hot Springs in Warrnambool, where 850-meter-deep geothermal water feeds 18 pools, sensory caves, mineral baths, waterfalls, and a cold plunge. Day sessions welcome ages five and up, while Twilight sessions are for adults aged 16 and over. Bring swimwear and consider dark colors.
“Great. It was a cold rainy day, and this was brilliant. Clean, warm and fun way to finish the day.”
Travel from Melbourne in a modern VW Caravelle with no more than eight people. Take a guided 5km walk at Bushrangers Bay, pause at Arthur’s Seat and Cape Schanck, enjoy café time, then spend two hours at Peninsula Hot Springs. Guides such as Andrew and Curtis have been praised for their humor, care, and local insight.
“My wife and I traveled with our young adult son and a friend. We had a wonderful day. The transportation was clean and comfortable, and above all else, our guide was a pleasure with whom to spend the day. He was very knowledgeable with regard to regional history, related social issues, and really anything that we asked about. The soak in the hot pools was a nice way to end the trip, but overcrowding could potentially be a bit of an issue during peak days (we were out of season so not an issue). Overall, I highly recommend the trip.Read more”
By tradition, by country, or by the kind of day it makes.
