Glenlyon Mineral Spring

As early as 1869, when the town of Glenlyon depended on gold mining and boasted four hotels, a brewery and many stores, a group of residents requested that a large area of land surrounding the Glenlyon Mineral Spring be reserved.

A temporary reserve was granted later in 1869, but in 1885 the reserve was made available for grazing purposes and the mineral spring subsequently remained undeveloped until 1913.

The land has been used for many years as a racecourse and picnic ground. The present improvements were carried out in 1985.

Facilities

On the carpark side of the creek you will find a modern sandstone and brick structure with seats and an electric pump for delivery of the water. On the other bank is the traditional semi-rotary pump on a standpipe enclosed in an open rotunda complete with table and seats.

Facilities include car parking, tables and seats, toilets and BBQ at a nearby sports ground.

How To Get There

From Daylesford, take the Midland Highway towards Castlemaine. Turn right at the Glenlyon/Malmsbury turn-off. After approximately 8km, just before entering Glenlyon main street (which curves to the left), take the minor road straight ahead. Cross the bridge over the Loddon and turn left at the T-junction. After crossing a small bridge, park next to the racecourse and mineral springs reserve.

Access for Dogs:

Dogs are permitted on leash.

For more information about mineral springs in Victoria, see "From The Spa Country, A Field Guide to 65 Mineral Springs of the Central Highlands, Victoria", published by Edward and Maura Wishart