Metung Hot Springs
The water at Metung Hot Springs comes from 500 metres below East Gippsland, rising at 45°C and carrying the minerals it’s picked up on the way. That’s the whole premise of the place, and the site is arranged to make the most of it across three bathing precincts: Bathing Ridge, Lagoon Precinct, and Hilltop Escarpment, each on naturally undulating ground with views over the Gippsland Lakes.
Day visitors have access to all three precincts, plus saunas on site. The safari-style glamping tents, which come with private soaking barrels on the deck, are reserved for overnight guests aged 18 and older.
The water comes from 500 metres below East Gippsland, rising at 45°C and carrying the minerals it’s picked up on the way.
On weekends, a day spa opens up alongside the bathing. The treatment menu runs to relaxation massages, facials, Synthesis Organics native botanical treatments, and Larn’wa Aboriginal Lore wellness rituals. All of it requires a bathing package, and all of it is Saturdays and Sundays only. In peak periods, bookings fill 4 to 6 weeks out, so this is one to sort before you leave home rather than once you’ve arrived in East Gippsland.
The place has 746 Google reviews sitting at 4.4 stars, with repeat mentions of the lake views, the barrel baths, and how well the site is maintained. Early morning, before day visitors arrive, gets a particular nod for the quiet.
A café handles refreshments between soaks. Towels, robes, and lockers are all available to hire. One thing worth knowing before you pack: hair dryers aren’t provided in the change rooms.
The site is open every day of the year from 9am to 6pm, with guests out of the pools 15 minutes before closing. Multi-visit passes come in 2-visit and 5-visit options if you’re planning to make a stretch of it. A 10% surcharge applies on public holidays.
FAQ
- How hot is the water?
- The geothermal water comes up at 45°C from a well 500 metres below the surface. It feeds the bathing pools across the property, the private barrel baths on glamping accommodation run slightly cooler.
- Do I need to book?
- Yes, bookings are essential. Spa treatments in particular tend to fill 4–6 weeks in advance during peak periods.
- When are spa treatments available?
- Treatments including relaxation massages, facials, native botanical spa treatments, and Larn'wa Aboriginal Lore wellness rituals are available Saturdays and Sundays only, and only to guests who have also booked a bathing package.
- Is it suitable for families?
- The bathing precincts are open to all ages and families are welcome. The day spa is restricted to guests 16 and older, and glamping packages are for guests 18 and older.
- What should I bring?
- Towels can be hired on site for $6, robes for $15, and lockers for $10. Hair dryers are not provided in the change rooms, so bring your own if that matters to you.
- How do I get there from Melbourne without a car?
- Take the V/Line train to Bairnsdale, then a coach to Swan Reach. There's no rideshare in the area, call Lakes Taxi Service for the short trip to Metung (around 9 minutes, roughly $45–$50 one way).
73 Storth Ryes Ave, Metung VIC 3904
Towel hire $6, robe hire $15, locker hire $10. 10% surcharge on public holidays.
Information verified 23 July 2026