Exploring the Australia Pool at WorldSprings

From the Great Barrier Reef to the Daintree Rainforest, Australia is known for its diverse wildlife and natural wonders. While tourists from across the globe visit the country to see Australia’s amazing sights every year, the mineral hot springs are one of the lesser-known wonders in the Land Down Under. Trekking to some of these thermal pools may take you off the beaten path, but it’s well worth the journey.

Here, we explore some of the benefits of Australia’s mineral springs, along with ways you can experience a similar soak without needing a passport.

What Is Unique About the Waters of Australia?

The continent’s isolation makes the waters of Australia among the most unique in the world. From its marine biodiversity to the largest coral reef system on the planet, the seas surrounding Australia are replete with diverse ecosystems.

Furthermore, the country is home to dual climate zones, with tropical waters in the north (the Timor and Coral Seas) and temperate regions in the south, including the Tasman Sea. Some waters come to life at night with an incredible glow, called bioluminescence, due to blooms of phytoplankton. For Australia’s First Nations people, the water is more than just beautiful and ecologically significant; it possesses immense spiritual significance.

As you venture inland, you’ll find a series of hot springs scattered across the continent. These thermal pools are often surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, from the arid outback to lush rainforests. While healing hot springs located in other regions are often heated by volcanic activity, Australia’s springs receive their warmth from geothermal gradients, or heat that rises from the Earth’s core through cracks and fissures in its crust. This results in a series of nourishing hot springs with distinct mineral compositions and therapeutic benefits.

Our Australia Pool waters draw inspiration from the Yarrangobilly Caves thermal pool nestled in mountainous Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales (a state on Australia’s east coast). Heated by a natural spring, the water is consistently 80 degrees Fahrenheit for a steamy soak year-round. The expansive pool, measuring 65 feet long with a depth of eight feet, cascades into a children’s wading pool.

What Minerals Are Found in Australian Water?

Many of Australia’s natural springs are enriched with minerals, from potassium and calcium to silica and chloride. Mimicking the waters of the Yarrangobilly Caves thermal pool, our Australia Pool contains bicarbonate, sodium, and magnesium.

Although our bodies’ magnesium levels naturally decrease with age, the mineral continues to be essential to enzyme function and mood regulation, as well as other processes. It also has protective qualities, playing roles in immune health and preventing cardiovascular disease.

While magnesium can be ingested via leafy greens, seeds, and other food sources, soaking in magnesium-rich waters is another way to take the mineral in through absorption. If you have trouble digesting magnesium, this method could actually be more beneficial as it won’t come with any gastrointestinal side effects. Further, many people also claim reduced muscle soreness and inflammation as some of the most compelling benefits of mineral hot springs containing magnesium.

Bicarbonate is a base the body uses to control pH levels. It aids in circulation and oxygen flow and can also help soothe conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and acne when delivered through the skin.

Soaking in sodium-rich waters also benefits skin health in numerous ways, including curbing itchiness from eczema and easing inflammation associated with psoriasis.

Experience Australian Mineral Springs Closer to Home

Australia is a bucket list destination everyone should see at least once, but if you’re not ready to backpack through the outback just yet, you can still enjoy calming pools enriched with the same minerals here in the States. At our Dallas, TX, and Colorado WorldSprings facilities, we bring the benefits of mineral hot springs to locals with pools inspired by waters all over the globe.

What minerals are in the hot springs inspired by Australia? Within these waters, which are located in our facilities’ all-ages sections, you’ll find high concentrations of magnesium, potassium, and bicarbonate, similar to the mineral makeup of Australia’s hot springs. While they may not be all the way on the other side of the world, our globally inspired springs will still feel like a vacation.

At WorldSprings, you’re encouraged to soak to your heart’s content, reaping the benefits of reduced stress, improved mental and physical relaxation, and soothing warmth in our inviting outdoor pools. With a laidback social atmosphere, you can bring along a friend, sip a drink, and journey to other waters with varying mineral balances and regional inspirations. To schedule your soak, book a session at one of our locations online.