ACTIVITIES ATTRACTIONS KOOROOCHEANG

Please allow me to introduce myself, my name is Pamela
My dream was to create a place where people could come to
RELAX, REFLECT, LEARN, HEAL, GROW, BE PAMPERED, ENJOY & GAIN LIFE

So began my journey to create my present Retreats.....
together with my partner Robert, we are the proprietors of
GAIN LIFE Healing Health Retreats incorporating

Two independant locations within Hepburn Springs & Dayleford
Our Retreats run from Sunday to Thursday offering something very special ...
Please note Retreats not available weekends, Public Hoidays or School Holiday unless specifically listed.

Open since 2000, the Acqua Viva Day Spa is located in the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of Hepburn Springs, offering everything Victoria's Spa region isfamous for.

Taking pride in providing exceptional service, packages and treatments that suit all, Acqua Viva offers everything from just a quick soak in our mineral water spa, a blissful massage or staying and relaxing for the whole day for one of our beautiful spa packages.

All therapists at Acqua Viva are fully trained and qualified to ensure you are in good hands and our treatments are always designed with you in mind.

Acqua Viva is the perfect detour from the fast lane, so come and slow down
with us… you know you deserve it.

We’ll see you soon!

Mineral waters have long been known for their health-giving properties. Learn more about the waters of the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve.
The original Mineral Springs Bathhouse within the Daylesford-Hepburn Springs spa region

The historic Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa has been welcoming visitors since 1895 to bathe in the region’s mineral waters. An icon of the region, the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa is nestled in the Mineral Springs Reserve near picturesque Hepburn Springs and Daylesford, and draws mineral waters directly from the springs to offer a unique spa and bathhouse experience.

Traditional communal bathing in warmed mineral water pools is available in the Bathhouse and the Sanctuary, with a range of hydrotherapies including spa and relaxation pools, spa couches, aroma steam room and salt therapy pool.

Renovated in 2008, the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa also offers a magnificent day spa where you can experience relaxing and reviving treatments including private mineral baths, massages, facials, body scrubs and wraps, and spa rituals.

Our dedicated and friendly team of Beauty Therapists will enhance your sense of well-being with our extensive range of treatments and pampering packages.

Be nurtured for an hour, a morning, an afternoon or even a full day. If in the area you may choose to book our free Courtesy Spa Car. We will pick you up from your home, accommodation, café, etc & take you to The Body Isle Day Spa. After your treatments & pampering we take you back to your location.

You may even choose to stay longer onsite at Cloverhill Accommodation which offers you 10% off all Treatments & Packages at The Body Isle Day Spa.

The Body Isle Day Spa & Cloverhill Accommodation is set on 3 acres amidst natural bush land, beautiful gardens with our own mineral water spring.

Experience the essence of an authentic Japanese country spa retreat at Shizuka Ryokan and Day Spa Retreat. Soothe mind, body and spirit with a range of luxurious spa and holistic wellness therapies for day spa visitors and residential guests alike. The indulgent menu includes massage, reflexology, facials, foot treats, body polish and wraps. Leave your cares at the door and step inside the world of traditional Japanese hospitality. Inspired by Japan's ancient ryokan inns, which provided a haven for weary travellers, Shizuka Ryokan offers you a place for renewal of mind, body and spirit. 2013 Winner and Runner Up in the prestigious Victorian Tourism Awards and three-time winner of the Hepburn Regional Tourism Awards, Australia's renowned Japanese spa retreat is an indulgent escape featuring luxurious spa treats and holistic wellness and health treatments. Also available is traditional accommodation and delicious cuisine. Set amid tranquil bushland in central Victoria's picturesque "spa country", Shizuka Ryokan is fully authentic in every detail including its architecture, furnishings and gardens. Most important is the genuine and warm hospitality of the Japanese and local hosts, offering generous and personalised service including the signature four-course dinner which may be served individually to guestrooms for residential guests. Whilst highly traditional, Shizuka Ryokan also caters for common creature comforts which are provided in a truly stylish environment. Couples, singles and small groups come to relax, indulge, rejuvenate and immerse in the romance and tranquillity. Shizuka Ryokan is also a unique venue for small community and corporate groups to conduct retreats, workshops and meetings. Located in Hepburn Springs near Daylesford, it's a small piece of Japan that's close to home - just a 75 minute drive from Melbourne. For Aussies, that's much more accessible than the long flight to Kyoto.

Since 1895 taking the waters at Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa has been a must-do when visiting Australia's premier spa destination. After a $13 million redevelopment in 2008, the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa is open daily, and visitors can enjoy traditional communal bathing in the Bathhouse and Sanctuary, or book into The Spa for a more private experience. 

Throughout history baths have been known as a gathering place for social activity. Bathing in its many forms has been proven to enliven both the mind and spirit. At Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa they encourage communal, shared rituals of traditional bathhouses in the region's mineral waters. 

Explore the curative effects of mineral water, salt water and steam in their facilities which include an aroma steam room, salt therapy pool, relaxation pool, monsoon showers and spa couches submerged in mineral water complemented by an extensive relaxation deck. 

From private wellness mineral bathing to our range of signature rituals, massage therapies, facials therapies, body therapies, steam therapies and more, every treatment experience at The Spa will rejuvenate and reinvigorate. 

In a postcard setting on the banks of Birch's Creek at Smeaton, Anderson's Mill stands as a powerful reminder of an industry that flourished after the gold rush of the 1850's. Standing today much like it was over 100 years ago, the five-storey bluestone building and its magnificent iron water wheel are still in place. Anderson's Mill is located in Smeaton, north of Creswick, in an area well known for it's fertile volcanic soils and goldmining past. Construction of the flour mill commenced in 1861 and it was operational within six months. The Oat section of the Mill was completed by the following harvest. Outbuildings such as the stables, grain store and bluestone office were added later as the operation expanded. The water wheel was developed from designs by John Smeaton and the patterns cast locally in Ballarat at Hunt and Opie's Victoria Foundry. Water was collected from Hepburn Lagoon, about five kilometres from the Mill, then released into Birch Creek before being channelled into the water race to turn the wheel. The amount of water required depended on the product being processed. The person operating the release gates at Hepburn Lagoon would be asked to release 'half oats water' or 'full flour water' for the shift's operation. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

The Mineral Spa at Peppers Mineral Springs Retreat is an idyllic rural restorative haven; one of the largest and most acclaimed rural day spa's in Australia. Specifically designed as a sanctuary of healing and relaxation, The Mineral Spa connects body and spirit to the earth's natural elements through powerful healing and beauty treatments to re-invigorate and restore. Therapists, each with their own area of expertise and selected for their healing hands and calming spirits, ensure that every guest experiences a beautiful and personal spa experience; with individual consultations and exclusive specialist treatments. As part of its philosophy for integrating healing through earth's natural elements, The Mineral Spa has harnessed the power of mineral water, unlike any other spa in Australia. The spa's key feature of healing through water is The Retreat; a mineral water therapy zone following in the healing traditions of the famous mineral spa's throughout Europe. Tucked in a private and peaceful indoor-outdoor corner of the spa, The Retreat comprises two 100 per cent mineral water spa's, a cold plunge pool, steam room, infra-red detox box and the only lavender-infused basalt stone sauna in the Southern Hemisphere. During the winter months, The Retreat turns into a steamy twilight haven with Night Bathing every Friday evening. Water continues as a healing theme that runs throughout the entire spa, with highlights such as the 180 power jet massaging Hydro baths and Australasia's only Soft Pack Flotation Beds. Signature treatments are by the prestigious spa specialist, Pevonia Botanica. In keeping with the sense of tranquillity, The Mineral Spa is architecturally designed to reflect the environment and landscape, creating an ambience of healing; suffused with natural light shimmering across white stone walls, enhanced by the soothing sound of flowing water, and breathtaking views into the countryside.

Since 1895 taking the waters at Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa has been a must-do when visiting Australia's premier spa destination. After a $13 million redevelopment in 2008, the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa is open daily, and visitors can enjoy traditional communal bathing in the Bathhouse and Sanctuary, or book into The Spa for a more private experience. 

Throughout history baths have been known as a gathering place for social activity. Bathing in its many forms has been proven to enliven both the mind and spirit. At Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa they encourage communal, shared rituals of traditional bathhouses in the region's mineral waters. 

Explore the curative effects of mineral water, salt water and steam in their facilities which include an aroma steam room, salt therapy pool, relaxation pool, monsoon showers and spa couches submerged in mineral water complemented by an extensive relaxation deck. 

From private wellness mineral bathing to our range of signature rituals, massage therapies, facials therapies, body therapies, steam therapies and more, every treatment experience at The Spa will rejuvenate and reinvigorate.