August 11th, 2025Bathhouse reopens after refurb

After 130 years of welcoming guests to its mineral-rich waters, Australia’s oldest, longest running and most iconic bathhouse has officially reopened following a stunning $1.7 million refurbishment.
To mark the milestone, Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa has unveiled a series of exciting upgrades including five new private bathing areas. These modern, unique bathing areas each offer a bespoke experience and were part of a wider renovation by contestants of the Daylesford-based 21st season of Channel 9’s The Block.

Thanks to this collaboration, Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa will imminently feature across several weeks of programming on the popular renovation series, culminating in one of the teams winning the biggest challenge prize in The Block’s history.
The upgrades were officially launched at a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Belgravia Group chairman Geoff Lord and Hepburn Shire Mayor Cr Don Henderson, pictured from left.
The $1.7 million renovation also includes upgrades to the property’s change rooms, an entrance refresh, new tiling, lighting, fittings and fixtures, ceiling restoration, a new audio system to enhance the guest experience and a general refresh of all internal areas.
Mr Lord said Belgravia Leisure was committed to rejuvenating the property back to its iconic status.
“Through this restoration, we were very careful to pay homage to the history and heritage of the property – which we know locals hold very close to their heart – whilst modernising various areas to guarantee an elevated experience for our guests.
“Today is a proud day for all of us here and I’d like to thank the team on site for their hard work and dedication while these renovations have been underway.
“This property plays an integral role in our aim of supporting the health and wellness of communities across Victoria, and we certainly can’t wait to hear the feedback from our guests on the transformation, and of course, I’ll be tuning in to see the property and the region enjoy the national spotlight on The Block.”

Words: Donna Kelly | Images: Contributed