bathing
honouring our destination where renewal begins beneath the surface
20 years
20 years immersed in nature
In 2025, we celebrate 20 years of Peninsula Hot Springs — a moment to honour our destination where renewal begins beneath the surface, and to acknowledge all who have embraced the invitation to reconnect with the deep well of their being.
It started as a dream. Many years ago, Charles & Richard Davidson saw an empty paddock and began transforming it into a nature-rich wellbeing oasis; a place of profound restoration. This year marks 20 years of beckoning guests from near and far to experience sanctuary, connection and rejuvenation in our healing waters. Our story has been a journey through nature — join us as we reflect on our legacy and gaze towards a future of continuing to innovate, flow and evolve.
To mark this milestone, we will be sharing a multi-part series of stories; celebrating, reflecting and exploring the moments and people who shaped our journey.
finding a wellspring & forging a path
A heartfelt reflection from our co-owners, Charles Davidson & Bharat Mitra sharing their journey of how our coastal oasis became the thriving sanctuary it is today — shaped by vision, perseverance, and a deep connection to nature and community.
1992
idea to vision
In 1992, Charles has a transformative experience while bathing deep within the mountains of Japan at Kusatsu Onsen, inspiring him to envison a more pronounced bathing culture in Australia.
1997
vision to discovery
In March 1997, Charles discovered the presence of hot water deep underground on the Mornington Peninsula. The brothers and Norm Cleland purchased 42 acres of cleared bushland in Fingal.
2002
a vision flows
In early 2002, the Davidson brothers finally struck hot springs 637 metres underground after 18 months of boring. In a powerful rupture, outpoured 54-degree natural geothermal mineral water.
2005
vision to destination
The Spa Dreaming Centre opens as the original bathing area for Peninsula Hot Springs. When first opening, the Spa Dreaming Centre operated as a small bathing area, spa and café.
2018
growth & evolution
Peninsula Hot Springs unveiled its largest expansion yet — the Amphitheatre, featuring seven new pools, a Fire and Ice area, Wellness Activity Centre, open-air stage, and a vibrant new dining precinct.
2020
innovative accommodation
In 2020, Peninsula Hot Springs unveiled the first phase of its accommodation offering with the launch of Glamping — marking the beginning of a broader vision for restorative on site stays.
explore bathing
Whether you choose to visit the Bath House, Spa Dreaming Centre or both - you will leave feeling the benefits of geothermal bathing.
