Hepburn Springs Suburb Profile

Living in Hepburn Springs, a former miners’ town turned health retreat, offers a unique lifestyle surrounded by natural wonders. Just a short 10-minute drive north of Daylesford, Hepburn Springs combines small-town charm with a rich tapestry of experiences—whether it’s indulging on the plate, unwinding in the spas, or exploring the lush bushland. The village itself may be compact, yet it’s brimming with character. Edwardian architecture graces the streetscapes, and Swiss Italian cultural influences are evident, especially in the food and bathhouses. Several cafés and restaurants embrace a paddock-to-plate ethos, while the pubs and live music venue lend energy to the town center. Living in Hepburn Springs, you’ll find an inspiring creative scene alive with musicians, artists, and writers drawn to the area’s beauty, from the colorful wildflowers and Mount Franklin to the nearby Wombat State Forest. Outdoor enthusiasts have plenty to enjoy, from the bushland trails of Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve and Hepburn Pool to the majestic state forests. The ultimate relaxation, however, awaits in the town’s renowned day spas and health retreats, where local mineral waters offer a natural way to unwind. 

Area Features

Beautify Daylesford

Daylesford, with its fields of lavender, charming cottages and fertile farmland, is a much-loved foodie destination and spa retreat. It’s a place where time slows down, edible gardens shine bright, and country hospitality charms.

Mineral Springs

Part of the greater Daylesford region, Hepburn Springs is at the very centre of the area’s concentration of natural mineral springs. Surrounded by rugged bushland, Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve has walking trails, an outdoor pool and an historical bathhouse.

Foodie Hotspot

Cafés and restaurants are peppered throughout the town, many championing the paddock-to-plate ethos. And with inspired growers and a bounty of produce, the foodie scene here is bursting with wholesome goodness.

Days Spas & Wellness Retreats

Making the most of its location and natural resources, Hepburn Springs is famous for day spas and wellness retreats, with the renowned bathhouse established in 1895. And with plenty of guesthouses and boutique accommodation around town, throngs of tourist come year-round to simply relax, switch off and completely unwind.