Location of Mineral Springs in Victoria
Victoria is home to one of the largest concentrations of naturally occurring mineral springs in the world, with dozens of publicly accessible springs scattered throughout the state. While the Daylesford and Hepburn Springs region is the best-known destination for mineral water enthusiasts, hidden springs can also be found in places such as Kyneton, Taradale, Ballan, Blackwood, Vaughan and even Geelong.
Many of these springs are located within beautiful reserves that offer much more than a chance to fill a water bottle. Visitors can enjoy picnic areas, walking trails, playgrounds, lakes, waterfalls, historic landmarks and scenic bushland while sampling naturally carbonated mineral water straight from the source. Some reserves feature multiple springs within easy walking distance, making them ideal for a family day out or a leisurely weekend adventure.
Whether you're looking to explore the famous springs of Hepburn Springs, discover a secluded bushland spring hidden among the trees, or combine a spring visit with a playground, picnic or nature walk, Victoria's mineral springs provide a unique experience that can't be found elsewhere in Australia.
Important note: Water from natural mineral springs is untreated. Regular water quality monitoring ensures visitors can sample the water with minimal risk, however it should not be used as your routine drinking water source. The water may contain naturally occurring elements at levels that may be harmful if consumed regularly.
This guide showcases publicly accessible mineral springs across Victoria, including locations, facilities and visitor information to help you plan your next mineral spring adventure.
From the car park bordered by three picnic tables, narrow walking tracks make their way down to the mineral spring tap, where more picnic tables, bench seating, and an undercover a ..
Following the discovery of alluvial gold in the Lederderg River in 1854, the towns of Blackwood, Golden Point and Barry's Reef were established. By the end of 1855, these towns had ..
Take the short stroll from Lake Daylesford, along the spillway into Wombat Creek and you will find the picturesque Central Springs Reserve. It can also be accessed by driving to th ..
This spring is located along the Jubilee Lake Walking Track, at the eastern end of Jubilee Lake in Daylesford. It is a 500m stroll beside the lake from the carpark to the mineral s ..
Situated on the shore of Lake Daylesford, Wombat Flat is only a short walk or drive from the town centre. Surrounded by shady trees, grassy banks and inquisitive geese, Wombat Flat ..
Near Lake Daylesford there are the Central Spring, Hard Hills Spring, Wagga Spring and Sutton Spring. To the north west is Tipperary Spring and there is Jubilee Spring at Jubilee L ..
The spring is located an easy 250m stroll along the waterfront path from Geelong’s Eastern Beach waterfront a playground, picnic facilities, swimming pool, change rooms, and rest ..
Deep Creek Mineral Spring was first recorded by John Egan in 1847. He is also credited with the discovery of gold at Eganstown and nearby Wombat Flat in 1851. The mining and sluici ..
As early as 1869, when the town of Glenlyon depended on gold mining and boasted four hotels, a brewery and many stores, a group of residents requested that a large area of land sur ..
The Hepburn Springs area has seven significant springs - Soda, Locarno, Sulphur and Wyuna Springs are in the central area of Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve and Argyle Spring is to ..
The Kyneton (Boggy Creek) Mineral Springs Reserve has two springs; the Kyneton North Spring and the Kyneton South Spring. History A mineral spring in this area was known before ..
Lyonville Mineral Spring has a hand pump but the rendered trench (sunken stair structure) is no longer accessible to the public. Facilities Facilities include toilets, ..
There are a number of mineral springs in the Moorabool region. Blackwood Mineral Springs are situated on the banks of the Lerderderg River. There is a Soda Spring on the car par ..
On 25 April 1881, two years after having been set aside for protection, Leitches Creek Spring was formally made a reservation. Mr John Harrington of Musk Creek was granted permissi ..
This mineral spring is located at Woolnoughs Mineral Spring Reserve near Kangaroo Creek in the Hepburn Shire area. Mary Ann Woolnough was the daughter of the land owner after which ..
Sailors Falls spring was discovered during the fairly short burst of mining in Sailors Creek following John Egan's discovery of gold at Wombat Flat in 1851. The creek was believed ..
Spargo Creek has been a popular area for picnickers, and since the early 1870's sporting events have been held there on New Year's Day. In the early 1900's local residents proposed ..
Taradale Mineral Spring is located in the Taradale Recreation Reserve. The spring is close to the edge of Back Creek and is fitted with a cast-iron deep well hand-pump. The mineral ..
Tucked away deep into the Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park along the Loddon River is Glenluce Mineral Springs. Alongside a water pump that allows for you to try the w ..
Vaughan Mineral Springs features mineral springs, free electric barbecues, picnic tables, gazebo, free camping, mineral spring water taps and toilets. There are three springs in th ..
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