Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
Tucked deep within the temperate rainforest of southern Tasmania, the Hastings Hot Springs are among Australia's most distinctive thermal experiences. Set near the small community of Hastings, this intimate resort facility sits at the edge of a cave reserve, enveloped by myrtle beeches and ancient tree ferns that filter the southern light. The remote setting requires a short journey, which only heightens the sense of discovery upon arrival.
The spring water, naturally calcium-rich, reaches a deeply comforting 42 °C — warm enough to ease tension during cool Tasmanian days. A pH of 6.7 gives the water a pleasantly soft feel against the skin. Visitors often combine a soak in the outdoor pool with exploration of the nearby Hastings Caves, making this one of the island state's most rewarding nature escapes, where the primal forest and thermal warmth feel entirely at one.