Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve

A small carpark in Tenth St took us onto a short trail through flat grassy areas, past mineral springs, along narrow dirt tracks and up wooden staircases. One of several creek crossings was the long bridge spanning Spring Creek. We saw the first of many colourful fungi, in the form of bright red toadstools growing by the water's edge below.

 The cool Winter morning had added sparkling highlights to the foliage and it was a magical world of colour on the forest floor. 

The path led us to Sulphur Springs - the least sulphuric of all the springs here - where we tasted the fresh flowing water from the pump. It was a little too early in the day to be adding Vodka and Lime, but the soda water was a refreshing thirst quencher as we continued on our walk.

 

We followed the trail as far as Wyuna Springs, saving the 30 minute continuation to Argyle Springs for another day.

 

We headed back the way we came, passing by the century old Edwardian style Hepburn Pavilion, before walking back up the other side of the creek to the car.

What: Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve
Where: Tenth Ave, Hepburn Springs
When: Daily
Why: walks, mineral springs
How Much: FREE to walk around and explore
Nearby: Mt Franklin

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