Deep Blue Hot Springs Warrnambool: the Great Ocean Road
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Did you know you can soak in geothermal hot springs right in Warrnambool, Victoria?
Tucked away on the Great Ocean Road, Deep Blue Hot Springs Warrnambool is a relaxing place to warm up, unwind and enjoy naturally heated, mineral-rich water… and it makes a great addition to a Great Ocean Road road trip!
What are the Deep Blue Hot Springs like?
The Hot Springs Sanctuary features:
Open-air geothermal rock pools
Sensory caves
Cascading thermal waterfalls, surrounded by gardens and natural-looking rock formations.
We loved the atmosphere here and there so many different areas to explore, so you can move between the pools, find a quiet spot to relax and simply enjoy the warmth.
A great stop on a Great Ocean Road trip
Deep Blue is located on Worm Bay Road in Warrnambool, making it an easy addition to a Great Ocean Road itinerary.
After spending the day exploring the coastline, a couple of hours soaking in warm geothermal water is a pretty good way to finish the day.
And if you're travelling in a motorhome or caravan, Warrnambool makes a convenient base for exploring this part of the coast and there is tons of large vehicle parking.
Where to stay?
You can actually stay at Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs, right beside the experience. The hotel has rooms, suites and apartments, as well as a restaurant, indoor pool and other wellness facilities. Travelling by caravan or motorhome?
Warrnambool is a great place to base yourself for a visit to Deep Blue Hot Springs, with several caravan parks close to the foreshore and town.
Surfside Holiday Park and Shipwreck Bay Holiday Park are right on the foreshore, while NRMA Warrnambool Riverside Holiday Park offers a quieter riverside setting. Discovery Parks - Warrnambool is also a great option!
👉 Caravan parks in Warrnambool
👉 Check accommodation options and prices
If you're travelling by motorhome, we'd also recommend looking at local caravan parks around Warrnambool and using the town as a base for exploring the Great Ocean Road.
How much does it cost?
Prices vary depending on the session, but current indicative prices are around $33 - $68 for adults and $20 - $40 for children.
The sanctuary is open in all weather conditions, although sessions can temporarily close during lightning or thunder for safety.
👉 Check the latest sessions and book your visit
Things to do nearby:
If you're visiting Warrnambool, don't just make the hot springs your only stop.
You could combine your visit with:
Warrnambool Beach
Logan's Beach
Flagstaff Hill
The Great Ocean Road
The rugged coastline around Warrnambool
It's an easy place to add to a wider Great Ocean Road road trip.
Would we go back?
Absolutely.
Deep Blue Hot Springs is easy to recommend when you're travelling the Great Ocean Road — especially if you've spent the day outdoors and want somewhere relaxing to unwind. We love living on the road, but don’t get me wrong it’s tough at times… so taking an evening off to relax and rejuvnate is a MUST.
📍 Deep Blue Hot Springs, Warrnambool, Victoria
Have you been? Would you add this to your Great Ocean Road itinerary?
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