Unearth Victoria's Mineral Springs:
EXPLORE AN ANCIENT CULTURE OF WELLNESS
Welcome to Central Victoria and Geelong, where the natural mineral springs weave a tapestry of history, culture, and wellness. Victoria boasts a remarkable 39 publicly accessible mineral spring outlets across 19 reserves, making it the focal point for those seeking a unique and enriching experience.
Situated predominantly within Hepburn Shire Council and its surrounds on Djaara Country, these mineral springs offer more than just a refreshing sip of water. They are gateways to recreation, history, and wellbeing, forming regional landmarks that beckon visitors to explore and rejuvenate.
Victoria’s springs cater to various interests and preferences, ensuring there's something for everyone. From nationally significant sites to intimate neighbourhood springs, each location holds its own features and value.
Rooted in the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung, and Wadawurrung peoples, these sites honour centuries of Indigenous connection to Country. They are one of the many amazing natural features contained within the Victorian landscape embedded with deep cultural heritage, that invite visitors to learn, respect, and appreciate the rich tapestry of history.
Managed by a diverse array of land managers, including Parks Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action (DEECA), local councils, Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation and Blackwood Crown Reserves Committee of Management. Water quality monitoring ensures visitors can indulge in the natural mineral water, however as it is untreated it should not be used as your routine drinking water source and its safety cannot be guaranteed.
As custodians of these precious resources, we invite you to explore and discover. Let the mineral springs of Central Victoria and Geelong be your guide to a truly enriching experience, where history, culture, and wellbeing converge.
Discover the Mineral Springs of Victoria
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HOW TO USE MINERAL SPRINGS
When drawing water using the hand pumps it is always best to pump it well to ensure a charge of fresh fully carbonated water.
To "take the waters" you just need to bring your own cup or water bottle.
Water from natural mineral springs is untreated. Regular water quality monitoring ensures visitors can indulge in the natural mineral water, with minimal risk however it should not be used as your routine drinking water source as mineral water may contain naturally occurring elements at levels that may be harmful if regularly consumed and harmful microbes that may cause illness.
If you are filling bottles and taking them away with you to drink later, decant the water and wait a week before drinking. During this time some of the metals such as iron drop out of the water and deposit on the inside of your bottle, the sulphur smell and iron taste will leave the water making it much more palatable.
Health warning – Naturally elevated Lithium concentrations in minerals spring waters may be of a health concern to those undergoing Lithium therapy or those taking drugs which interact with Lithium (eg some bipolar medication). If you take medication containing lithium it is recommended you do not drink the water.
