Victoria has no shortage of spas and bathhouses (or hot springs!), but it’s always exciting when a new one opens its doors. The latest to join the soak sesh? The beautiful Pond Bathhouse, which has just opened on the Mornington Peninsula.
While Pond’s wellness offering is on par with the state’s best, it’s the setting of this one that sets it apart. The heavenly wellness sanctuary is housed in a building that’s thought to be one of the first constructed in the Mornington area – a heritage-listed former vicarage dating back to 1863. Lovingly restored to maintain and celebrate the heritage of the building, the calming, plant-shrouded space features a stunning glass roof, elegant brass fixtures and a luxe relaxation room flooded with natural light.
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Between vintage wooden beams and soft, earthy-toned seating spaces, you’ll find a magnesium bath, ice plunges, infrared and traditional saunas, and a spacious steam room. Bathhouse sessions start at $75.95, and give you access to the space for a dreamy two hours. With a focus on slow self care, it has a limited capacity of 16 people per session, so you can take things at your own pace without feeling overwhelmed by other guests.
If you’re keen to elevate your wellness, you can book a treatment with one of the talented on-site therapists – with relaxation or deep tissue massages available to book pre- or post-soak.
Pond Bathhouse is the brainchild of local GP Dr Sally Shaw, who established the beloved tourism attraction Enchanted Adventure in Arthurs Seat, and operated it alongside her medical clinics for 25 years. Now, Dr Shaw is combining both of her professional passions in a space that will boost both the tourism appeal and the wellness offering of the area.
According to Dr Shaw, “wellness goes beyond just treating symptoms – it’s about nurturing the mind, body and soul,” – exactly what you’ll find within the heritage-listed walls of Pond.
Ready for some me-time? You can learn more and book over here.
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