The 15 Best Hot Springs in Australia

1.Peninsula Hot Springs Early Bathing & Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 356 reviews · 6h 30m · from $127Our pick

Leave Melbourne at 8:20 AM for three quiet hours at Peninsula Hot Springs, with access to over 50 Bath House experiences. Your English-speaking Autopia guide, such as Kiwi, Vicky, or Ricky, handles the drive, then adds Arthurs Seat views and colourful beach-box stops.

“It was just perfect, so relaxing. I went twice, once in the morning and another day in the evening, both were beautiful for different reasons. Definitely should be on you Melbourne to do list.”

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2.Peninsula Hot Springs: Entry Ticket with Bath House

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 225 reviews · 5 hours · from $56

Spend up to five hours at Peninsula Hot Springs, about 90 minutes from Melbourne, with access to more than 50 geothermal pools, saunas, steam rooms, and bathing areas. Bring swimwear, water, and waterproof shoes. Towels, robes, lockers, and swimwear cost extra.

“It was nice experienced to be there. The place is amazing. Highly recommend to visit place if you visiting or staying in melbourne”

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3.2-Hour Deep Blue Hot Springs in Warrnambool

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 160 reviews · from $106

Spend two hours at Deep Blue Hot Springs in Warrnambool, moving at your own pace between 18 geothermal rock pools, sensory caves, aromatherapy pools, and a cold plunge. Day sessions welcome ages five and up, while twilight sessions are adults-only for ages 16 and up. Robes, towels, and lockers cost extra.

“Great to go in winter time , very relaxing & therapeutic , would highly recommend. Would love to come back next winter”

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4.Peninsula Hot Springs Spa Experience and Express Transfer Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $129Top rated

Take an express shuttle from central Melbourne to Peninsula Hot Springs for about three hours of bathing across 50-plus pools. Enjoy priority Bath House entry, time for lunch, and photo stops at Arthurs Seat and colourful beach boxes before returning to the city.

“Great experience. Very convenient pick up and drop off location. Driver was very friendly and gave some lite commentary on the drive out and back. The bus was comfortable and the driver played good music. The trip to yen beach boxes on the way back was worth the detour. Would recommend highly.”

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5.Peninsula Hot Springs & Bathing Boxes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 124 reviews · 9h 30m · from $130

Spend about four hours at Peninsula Hot Springs, then visit Arthurs Seat and the colorful Mornington Peninsula bathing boxes. Your English-speaking Explore Australia guide handles the long drive, with guides such as Matt, Gina, Peter, and Margaret praised for friendly commentary. Entry and a towel are included.

“Driver was funny, the day was sunny and the plan perfect”

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6.Peninsula Hot Springs with Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 77 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $173

Spend a relaxed day from Melbourne with a small group of up to 15. Your English-speaking guide, such as Perry, Ray, Sue, or Michael, leads you to Arthur’s Seat, Green Olive Estate for lunch and three wines, then Peninsula Hot Springs for three hours.

“It was an amazing experience. The guide was excellent, coach was comfortable.”

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7.Peninsula Hot Springs Day Trip with Bathing Entry from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $129

Travel from Melbourne’s Regent Theatre to Peninsula Hot Springs for about three hours of bathing across thermal pools, saunas, hammam facilities, cold plunges, and scenic outdoor areas. Your driver guide handles the transport, while towels, lockers, food, and premium spa zones cost extra.

“Such a relaxing day. Loved it! Vicky also made the bus journey so relaxing and enjoyable coming to and from the Springs. A fab day out!”

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8.Peninsula Hot Springs and Beach Boxes Day Trip from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · from $135

Leave Melbourne at 9:00 am in an air-conditioned vehicle for about three hours at Peninsula Hot Springs, with entry and a towel included. Then stop at Murrays Lookout on Arthurs Seat and the Mornington Peninsula bathing boxes. Guides such as Matthew, Brooke, Ken, and Stewart are praised for friendly local commentary.

“Kinda pricey for a short trip to peninsula, but overall the hotspring is to die for. It is recommended to go 1 night stay in the hotspring to enjoy and relax even more”

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9.Mornington Peninsula Hike and Hot Springs Day Tour – 8 people max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $189

Join Hike & Seek for a 10-hour Mornington Peninsula escape from Melbourne, limited to eight people. Walk at Bushrangers Bay and Cape Schanck, look for kangaroos and native birds, enjoy snacks and a plant-based lunch, then relax at Peninsula Hot Springs. Guides may include Mark or Jackson.

“Such an amazing experience. The hikes, the hot springs, a perfect day. Our guide Mark was awesome. He shared so much history, was an excellent guide, and ensured that our experience was top notch. I highly recommend!”

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10.Mornington Peninsula: Hot Springs and Body Clay Ritual

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

Spend four hours at Peninsula Hot Springs, 90 minutes from Melbourne, with unlimited access to more than 50 thermal baths and a 45-minute Clay Ridge ritual. A wellness host introduces Australian clays and essential oils. Bring swimwear, water, and waterproof shoes.

“Lovely day Not to crowded the Turkish Bathe was a highlight.”

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11.Fingal: Peninsula Hot Springs Entry with Lunch Credit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

Spend time at Peninsula Hot Springs in Fingal, about 90 minutes from Melbourne. Your Bath House ticket covers more than 50 thermal bathing and wellness areas, plus a $30 credit for lunch at the Bath House Cafe or Amphitheatre Cafe. Bring swimwear and a towel.

“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”

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12.Mornington Peninsula & Hot Springs Tour 8 pax max

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · from $184

Spend 10 hours with a maximum of eight people exploring Mornington Peninsula’s coast, hiking 5km to Bushrangers Bay, visiting Cape Schanck, and soaking for two hours at Peninsula Hot Springs. Guides including Andrew and Curtis lead the day in English.

“What a great day! Andrew was a wonderful host for the outing. Highly recommend this activity!”

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13.Ultimate Peninsula Adventure: Stand Up Paddle, Hot Springs, Hike, Lunch & Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $207

Join guide Nick, also called Nic, for a nine-hour Mornington Peninsula outing with a SUP lesson at Port Phillip Bay, a coastal bushwalk, local picnic lunch, hot springs bathing, and wine tasting. The small group, capped at nine, returns to McCrae Lighthouse.

“A well thought out and super fun day with Nick! It was amazing to get the chance to do so many things in the span of one day, while not feeling pressured or rushed at all. Highlights were seeing so many amazing sea creatures while stand up paddle boarding, and ending the day at the hot springs after all our hard work!”

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14.Nitmiluk National Park & Katherine Hot Springs – Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $429

Leave Darwin at 6:30 am for Nitmiluk National Park, a two-hour cruise through the first two Katherine Gorges, lunch at a local cafe, free time for a lookout or cultural centre, then a soak at Katherine Hot Springs. The group is limited to seven people.

“We had the best day! Our guide was Simon of Tropic Tours. He was an amazingly knowledgeable man on so many topics. There was only 4 of us on the tour. First he drove us to the Daintree Rainforest. We walked into the rainforest (maRead more”

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15.Peninsula Hot Springs: Private Sanctuary and Bathing

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $109

Enjoy a 45-minute private bathing pavilion with your partner, essential oils, robe, towel, and locker hire. Then use the Bath House and Spa Dreaming Center, with thermal pools from 37 to 43°C, saunas, Moroccan Hammams, cold plunges, and herbal tea.

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