Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve
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The Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve is a 30 hectare reserve near Hepburn Springs, Victoria
, Australia. It contains several mineral spring
s that have been used for drinking and bathing since the 1860s.
The site is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register
and forms part of Hepburn Regional Park.
' areas in Italy, Germany and England and appreciated its value.
Hepburn Springs, Victoria
Hepburn Springs is a resort town located in the middle of the largest concentration of mineral springs in Australia. It is in Victoria, 48 km northeast of Ballarat. At the 2006 census, Hepburn Springs had a population of 601 and Hepburn had a population of 375. Total population of...
, Australia. It contains several mineral spring
Mineral spring
Mineral springs are naturally occurring springs that produce water containing minerals, or other dissolved substances, that alter its taste or give it a purported therapeutic value...
s that have been used for drinking and bathing since the 1860s.
The site is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register
Victorian Heritage Register
The Victorian Heritage Register lists places of cultural heritage significance to the State of Victoria, Australia. It has statutory weight under the Heritage Act 1995 which establishes Heritage Victoria as the permit authority...
and forms part of Hepburn Regional Park.
History of the Mineral Springs
In the 1864 its citizens met at the Savoia Hotel and petitioned the government to protect the mineral springs from mining - the water was rated above gold and the Hepburn Mineral Spring Reserve was created in 1865. Many of its residents came from 'spaSpa
The term spa is associated with water treatment which is also known as balneotherapy. Spa towns or spa resorts typically offer various health treatments. The belief in the curative powers of mineral waters goes back to prehistoric times. Such practices have been popular worldwide, but are...
' areas in Italy, Germany and England and appreciated its value.