Day spas

For the ultimate in luxurious relaxation and beauty experiences, visit one of Victoria's day spas. Experience a range of exhilarating body treatments from health and beauty specialists.

The Macedon Ranges region, north-west of Melbourne, is where you'll find the historic towns of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. Known as Victoria's spa country, this area has Australia's largest concentration of mineral springs and is a popular destination for visitors seeking the very best in massage, beauty and spa services.

Acqua Viva Day Spa

Acqua Vivia Day Spa offers massage for relaxation as well as deep tissue, remedial and pregnancy. You can also indulge in Acqua Viva's aerospa mineral bath, where you can experience the region's famous mineral spring water and essential oils for a unique and private experience. You can also enjoy a facial, body scrub, mineral water foot bath or natural seaweed mud body masque with steam which stimulates circulation as well as toning and revitalising the skin.

Location: Hepburn Springs

www.dayspa.com.au

Balance Mountain Day Spa

Relax and unwind at this day spa in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges. A range of specialties is offered including massage therapy, facials and various day spa services. A mobile massage service is also available.

Location: Mount Dandenong

www.dandenongrangesdayspa.com.au

Daylesford Day Spa

The award-winning Daylesford Day Spa is considered one of the best in Victoria's Spa Country. Offering a complete range of body treatments, including massage, facials, detoxifying and hydrating treatments, they'll have you looking and feeling fantastic in no time. There are several packages available which have been developed to deal with stress reduction, relaxation or simply to indulge. Daylesford Day Spa also offers spray tanning, waxing and tinting services and beauty products by Jurlique, as well as their very own Daylesford Day Spa products.

Location: Daylesford

www.daylesforddayspa.com.au

Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa

The Swiss Italian migrants established Hepburn Springs during the gold rush of the 1950s. One of the oldest spas in the area, Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, has been in operation since 1895 and includes a relaxation pool, spa pools and couches, aroma steam room, salt therapy pool and relaxation deck. You can also enjoy one of the many spa treatments on offer, from body exfoliation, masks and wraps and massages to facials, men's business and indulgent extras.

Location: Hepburn Springs

www.hepburnbathhouse.com

Japanese Mountain Retreat

Situated in the lush Dandenong Ranges, Japanese Mountain Retreat is a day spa offering unique Japanese and Hammam rituals that celebrate rich bathhouse customs. Enjoy a bathing ritual, massage, deep cleansing facials, scrubs and body wraps.

Location: Montrose

www.japanesemountainretreat.com.au

Peppermint Springs Retreat & Day Spa

Located in the small village of Musk, Peppermint Springs offers pure indulgence with relaxation, massage and pampering experiences at their day spa facility. Visitors will be attended to by fully trained and qualified massage therapists in the gorgeous surroundings and gardens of the property. A range of beauty services are available including deluxe anti-ageing spa facials, spa pedicures, aroma steam exfoliation and professional natural makeup application. Visitors may wish to extend their time by staying at one of Peppermint Springs' suites or cottages which offer luxurious 4 star bed and breakfast accommodation.

Location: Daylesford

www.peppermintsprings.net.au

Port Fairy Day Spa

Experience a treatment customised to your needs at this day spa facility located within a historic seaside community in western Victoria. Choose from body exfoliations, body wraps, massages, facials, waxing, detox saunas, spa treatments and cosmetic tattooing.

Location: Port Fairy

www.portfairydayspa.com.au