Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve

Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve is a 30-hectare historic reserve in Hepburn Springs, near Daylesford in Victoria's Central Highlands. Established in 1865 to protect natural mineral springs, it contains Australia's largest concentration of mineral springs. The reserve features the heritage-listed Hepburn Pavilion, bathhouse precinct, ornamental gardens, picnic areas and walking tracks along Spring Creek. It is managed by Parks Victoria within Hepburn Regional Park and remains a centre for mineral water tasting and wellness tourism.

Visitors can explore a bushland reserve along Spring Creek with ornamental gardens, lawns and mature trees. The central feature is the heritage Hepburn Pavilion and several mineral spring pumps where visitors can taste naturally carbonated mineral water. Paved paths, picnic areas with barbecues, and short walking tracks connect springs such as Locarno, Wyuna and Soda Spring. The adjacent Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa offers bathing nearby. The setting is tranquil and forested, suitable for walking, picnicking and nature observation.