May 23rd, 2025The Block crew helps out historic Bathhouse
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa has teamed up with The Block to mark its 130th anniversary with the unveiling of newly refurbished private bathing rooms, a refreshed treatment menu and a new look throughout the property.
Hepburn Shire Council owns the property and leases it to Belgravia Leisure. A council spokesperson said the cost of the lease was not available to the public.
The Block co-presenter Shelley Craft, on YouTube, said the Bathhouse and Spa was a great place to hold a challenge but viewers would have to wait until the series aired later this year.
“Suffice to say, the contestants are loose on the ground and probably creating havoc, but also some magic as well,” she said. A media release from the Bathhouse said The Block‘s cast members “recently called ‘tools down’ on a renovation onsite.
“The results of their hard work will be revealed in the highly anticipated series of episodes airing later this year, with the project resulting in one of the teams winning the biggest challenge prize in The Block history.
“Whilst the Bathhouse Sanctuary bathing remains closed until July for restoration works, guests are still invited to immerse themselves in the many other indulgences on offer, including soaking in serene seclusion in the private baths, the all-new treatment menu, the luxe accommodation, the historic Pavilion café and the gorgeous bushwalks surrounding the property.”
The Block contestants have also been helping out with works on the Phoenix The Rex community cinema project. A spokesperson for The Block said there were no real guidelines “with what we do with the community projects but with both projects we wanted to showcase something that is iconic for the community that will be seen around Australia and potentially the world”.
“The Hepburn Spa is such a great facility and we loved working with them. “As for the Rex cinema, we saw there was so much community support for the re opening of the cinema, including lots of volunteers working to raise money, this was an amazing project to work on for The Block too.
“Now they are done, we hope all the community can enjoy the projects when they open and also enjoy seeing it come together on air later in the year.
“We have also enjoyed filming at local tourist attractions every Monday night which the cast and crew have loved, exploring the beautiful Daylesford and surrounds – along with weekly challenges for the contestants which will showcase so many amazing tourist attractions.
Above The Block presenters Scott Cam and Shelley Croft, with Frankie Cam
Words: Donna Kelly | Image: Hepburn Bathhouse
