The mineral waters
115 metres down
Drilled 2026
From the ground beneath you.
Beneath Continental House lies a natural mineral water bore, drawn from 115 metres below the property. Hepburn Springs has long been known for its mineral-rich waters, and the bore taps directly into that same geology: piped, untreated, straight to select bedrooms.
Like the district’s public springs, the water has a strong natural mineral profile, particularly high in magnesium, with sodium, calcium, potassium and iron.
Drawing a mineral bath
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- 01Find the third tap, the brass-coloured one. It runs cold, straight from the bore.
- 02Let it run for 30 seconds before you put the plug in.
- 03Mix with the regular hot tap until the bath is a comfortable temperature.
- 04Step in carefully, using the anti-slip mat, and stay a while.
Water test results
| Mineral | Unit | The Conti |
|---|---|---|
| Chloride | mg/L | 156 |
| pH | units | 6.1 |
| Calcium | mg/L | 36 |
| Magnesium | mg/L | 143 |
| Potassium | mg/L | 2.9 |
| Sodium | mg/L | 173 |
| Bicarbonate | mg CaCO₃/L | 644 |
| Iron (total) | mg/L | 7.2 |
The Conti bore, sampled September 2026 and analysed by an accredited laboratory.
On drinking it
The water is untreated and should not be used as a routine water source, as safety is not guaranteed. It may contain naturally occurring elements at levels that may be harmful if regularly consumed, and harmful microbes that may cause illness. Consume at your own risk.
An eight-minute walk takes you to the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve, Australia’s first mineral reserve, established in 1865.
Bring an empty bottle and taste your way along the creek, past the Soda, Sulphur, Locarno and Wyuna springs. The Hepburn Bathhouse has drawn on the same waters since 1895.