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You deserve this

Alba’s pristine springs and extra quiet midweek atmosphere are exactly what you need to unwind. Take your time.  Start the day right with a nourishing one course breakfast and choice of beverage in our restaurant Thyme, followed by a soak in the hot springs from $100pp. WEEKDAY WELLBEING Did you know that every Monday to Friday, guests visiting Alba for…

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Midweek Appreciation

A special thank you. We would like to invite essential service workers to visit Monday to Friday with 20% off geothermal bathing. It’s our way of shining a light on the quiet dedication and hours spent supporting communities. This unique offer falls on days where Alba is naturally quieter, with fewer guests and more time to unwind. It’s a slower…

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Win unlimited bathing

WIN UNLIMITED BATHING FOR MUM As we approach Mother’s Day on 10 May, we recognise that every special woman deserves a day of pure tranquillity. Book a 90 minute or longer spa treatment for her during May and go into the draw to win a Springs Club membership. The Springs Club is our annual membership offering unlimited geothermal bathing, special upgrades, and more. To explore our…

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Curated Retreats at Alba

This May and June, Alba has created two considered retreats to add to our calendar. Our Peninsula Retreat suits those seeking something a little more active, or for food & wine lovers, join us for our Wine and Wellness Retreat. PENINSULA RETREAT Sunday 31 May and Monday 1 June 2026 Embrace the natural beauty of the Peninsula and the healing powers of…

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Summer Thyme

Take a moment to keep cool and relax these holidays. Soak up the summer vibes in the pools, then enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner at our restaurant Thyme. Our Summer Thyme package is $100 per person and includes: All day access to 25 pools, sauna and steam room One course a la carte lunch or dinner at Thyme Use of a locker, towel and robe This special offer…

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Stay cool

Avoid the heat of the day with an evening soak in our pools. Settle in to watch the sun set over the Mornington Peninsula from our stunning pool, The Falls or enjoy the cool temperature in The Seasons. The Bight is perfect for an invigorating plunge on a warmer night. Open until 10.00pm. FOR NIGHT OWLS Arrive after 5.30pm and…

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2026 Wellness preview

Star bathing, social escapes and sensory joy at Alba. With the new year almost upon us, we reflect on the wellness trends and bespoke experiences we’ll be craving for 2026. Recent industry reports and travel tastemakers highlight that wellness in 2026 takes many forms, often rooted in social and immersive experiences, reinforcing what we’ve long believed. Here’s our take on…

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The Peninsula retreat

Embrace the natural beauty of the Peninsula and the healing powers of water and nature with this two day wellness retreat. Join us on Sunday 16 November – Monday 17 November at Alba Thermal Springs & Spa, Fingal, Mornington Peninsula.  Alba is a place of tranquillity and relaxation. All activities are optional. We are supported in this retreat by our partner Wild…

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The aging gracefully retreat

Embrace the natural process of growing older, whilst maintaining physical and mental wellbeing. Join us for  a day retreat focussed on nutrition, fitness, skincare, relaxation techniques and stress management. THE DETAILS Monday 18 August Alba Thermal Springs & Spa, Fingal, Mornington Peninsula $395 per person THE ITINERARY 9:30am     Welcome and refreshments 10:00am   Nutrition with Cherelle Almarker 11:00am   Fitness with Peter…

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Autumnal Flavours

As the cooler months arrive, Alba’s onsite restaurant, Thyme, is now serving up fresh new autumnal delights across its seasonal menu. Created by award winning chef Karen Martini, the latest fresh and flavour-driven dishes on Thyme’s lunch and dinner menus include: Alba’s elevated take on prawn toast, featuring succulent tiger prawns, prawn mayonnaise, shiso, finger lime and a bright yuzu-lime dressing An…

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Curated Retreats at Alba

This May and June, Alba has created two considered retreats to add to our calendar. Our Peninsula Retreat suits those seeking something a little more active, or for food & wine lovers, join us for our Wine and Wellness Retreat. PENINSULA RETREAT Sunday 31 May and Monday 1 June 2026 Embrace the natural beauty of the Peninsula and the healing powers of…

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Thyme to Celebrate

Celebrate this festive season with your family, friends and colleagues by enjoying a soak in our geothermal pools and a delicious meal in our restaurant, Thyme. Alba provides the perfect backdrop to connect, unwind and take a moment to celebrate together. Our Thyme to Celebrate package is $120 per person and includes: All day access to 22 contemporary geothermal pools, sauna and steam room One course…

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Karen Martini’s new spring menu

We welcome the warmer weather and the launch of a new spring menu full of fresh and flavoursome dishes. Glazed beef short rib with shoyu, sour tamarind date chilli sauce and local mushrooms, and Sichuan ‘Bolognese’ with spiced pork, shiitake and house rye udon, join the menu alongside Alba favourites like the crumbed fish sandwich with iceberg, cos lettuce and nori tartare. Sweet tooth? Try the delicious white lamington with pandan and lime,…

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Thyme this Autumn

Thyme is warming up with the cooler weather this autumn. Joining house favourites such as the Alba red rice bowl and signature Karen Martini fish sandwich are some exciting new seasonal dishes. Indulge in burrata with persimmon, roasted grapes, vincotto, black garlic dressing, coriander and hazelnut oil, or scallop and prawn wontons served with golden chicken broth, toasted sesame, crustacean…

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Karen Martini’s perfect pavlova

Nothing says Australian Christmas like a pavlova covered in summer fruits. Serves: 8 Ingredients: Pavlova 240gm egg whites, at room temperature 420gm icing sugar, well sifted, or blitzed in a food processor 4 ½ tbsp cornflour (cornstarch) 1 ½ tsp cream of tartar 1 tbsp white vinegar Whipped cream to fill pavlova 350ml thickened (whipping) cream, chilled 3 tbsp pure…

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Thyme for tea?

Make time for stillness. Spend the day bathing in Alba’s restorative geothermal springs, then relax with high tea at Thyme. Available on the last Sunday of the month, Thyme’s high tea serves up an array of delicious treats. Choose from savoury bites such as Blini with crème fraiche, trout gravlax, and caviar; Brioche toast, chicken liver parfait with mirin jelly;…

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Proudly peninsula

Everything from produce to pottery we try to source locally, so you can enjoy a unique and quintessentially Peninsula experience. The Peninsula is blessed with an abundance of fantastic local ingredients and inspirational producers. Take family-owned Cape Schanck Olive Estate who is supplying our restaurant Thyme with vegetables and herbs from its market garden. Other ingredients such as berries and…

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Spring Thyme

There is plenty to be excited about this spring. Why not celebrate the longer evenings in our sunset pool – Eve – followed by dinner at Thyme? Or alternatively, start your day with breakfast and bathing. Come in and try some of our favourites. Green Good Morning Smoothie packed with vitamin-rich ingredients. Skull Island prawn toast with avocado and a tangy yuzu dressing. The delicious Karen Martini…

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You deserve this

Alba’s pristine springs and extra quiet midweek atmosphere are exactly what you need to unwind. Take your time.  Start the day right with a nourishing one course breakfast and choice of beverage in our restaurant Thyme, followed by a soak in the hot springs from $100pp. WEEKDAY WELLBEING Did you know that every Monday to Friday, guests visiting Alba for…

Read more

Midweek Appreciation

A special thank you. We would like to invite essential service workers to visit Monday to Friday with 20% off geothermal bathing. It’s our way of shining a light on the quiet dedication and hours spent supporting communities. This unique offer falls on days where Alba is naturally quieter, with fewer guests and more time to unwind. It’s a slower…

Read more

Give the gift of wellness

Every special woman deserves to be spoilt for choice this Sunday. Give mum, or that special someone, the gift of wellness this Mother’s Day with an Alba gift card. Our gift cards are valid for three years and can be redeemed across our property including The Sanctuary, spa, springs, boutique and restaurant. Gift cards can be purchased online or at our on-site boutique. WIN 12…

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Treat her with wellness

As we approach Mother’s Day on 10 May, we recognise that every special woman deserves a day of pure tranquillity. Read on to discover Alba’s Mother’s Day offerings, warmly open to mothers, mother figures, those tenderly remembering loved ones, and those hoping to become mothers. UNINTERRUPTED BLISS IN THE SPA We understand how rare it is to truly carve out…

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Curated Retreats at Alba

This May and June, Alba has created two considered retreats to add to our calendar. Our Peninsula Retreat suits those seeking something a little more active, or for food & wine lovers, join us for our Wine and Wellness Retreat. PENINSULA RETREAT Sunday 31 May and Monday 1 June 2026 Embrace the natural beauty of the Peninsula and the healing powers of…

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Recognising Remarkable Women

International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate women’s achievements, the strength of female community, and the importance of wellness – values Alba proudly upholds every day. As we celebrate female visionaries shaping the sensory experiences every woman deserves, this special newsletter introduces a Q&A with Kate Walker, founder and creative director of Kate Walker Design. Known for her thoughtful,…

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Empowering and enriching this international women’s day

International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate women’s achievements and prioritise our well-being. This year, we invite you to experience the transformative power of mindful relaxation, connection and community. As we come together to mark this important day, we reflect on the progress made towards gender equality and the importance of supporting each other in our personal and professional journeys.

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Celebrating international women’s day

We are very pleased to support women-owned businesses on the Mornington Peninsula. Meet some of the local women who contribute to the Alba experience. Kate Bowman, Ceramicist and Co-owner of creative arts hub Stoker Studio Kate’s work explores the relationship between bold geometric shapes and organic forms to create pieces with a mid-century feel. Using a combination of contrasting clays…

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Summer loving

PICNIC THYME FOR TWO Enjoy a soak in the springs and a picnic by the pools with someone special. The package includes a picnic rug and hamper filled with delicious goodies including cheese, olives, smoked trout, crudités with pistachio dip, seasonal fruit and more, plus a bottle of local Peninsula wine, coupled with all day access to our 25 contemporary…

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Better Together

BOOK TWO AND ONLY PAY FOR YOU Treat a friend to midweek bathing and enjoy the opportunity to relax and unwind together in our geothermal pools. From Monday to Friday, during February, you can book for two and only pay for you, using the promotional code BETTERTOGETHER when you book online or over the phone. Offer applies to bathing Monday…

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Take a moment for love

This February, treat your valentine to a night at The Sanctuary – Alba’s luxury villa accommodation. Book our With Love package and enjoy Ten Minutes by Tractor Vintage Cuvee, a box of Cacao chocolates, a 60 minute Alba Artisan couples massage, and a picnic in a reserved space by the springs. This is in addition to the usual room inclusions such as access to the hot springs…

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Summer Thyme

Take a moment to keep cool and relax these holidays. Soak up the summer vibes in the pools, then enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner at our restaurant Thyme. Our Summer Thyme package is $100 per person and includes: All day access to 25 pools, sauna and steam room One course a la carte lunch or dinner at Thyme Use of a locker, towel and robe This special offer…

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New routines for summer

Alba isn’t just for the cooler months. This summer, we’re inviting you to switch up your routine and experience the restorative benefits of geothermal bathing at sunrise or sunset. Did you know we’re open from 7.00am – 10.00pm? Why not start your day with a peaceful morning soak after breakfast, or linger into the evening for golden hour bathing, sunset…

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A night at The Sanctuary still to be gifted to one lucky star

Alba is embracing the magic of the season with a lucky locker prize every day until Christmas Eve. Each day, one lucky guest will open their locker to discover a hand-painted bauble, revealing a special gift. Designed to bring joy, our prizes include show-stopping gifts like our most exquisite spa ritual The Jewel, and a stay in Alba’s coveted and beautifully designed private villa accommodation, The Sanctuary. Signature Alba favourites…

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A prize each day until Christmas

Alba is embracing the magic of the season with a lucky locker prize every day until Christmas Eve. Each day, one lucky guest will open their locker to discover a hand-painted bauble, revealing a special gift. Designed to bring joy, our prizes include show-stopping gifts like our most exquisite spa ritual The Jewel, and a stay in Alba’s coveted and beautifully designed private villa accommodation, The Sanctuary. Signature Alba favourites…

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Lucky Star giveaway

From a stay at The Sanctuary to champagne and caviar, a special prize will be placed in one locker each day until Christmas. Alba is embracing the magic of the season with a lucky locker prize each day from 1 December until Christmas Eve. Each day, one lucky guest will open their locker to discover a hand-painted bauble, revealing a special gift….

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The gift of choice

Give the gift of choice this festive season with an Alba gift card. Our gift cards can be used to enjoy bathing in over 30 contemporary geothermal pools, a range of luxurious spa treatments, dining at our restaurant Thyme or an indulgent stay at The Sanctuary. Give the gift of unlimited bathing with The Springs Club, Alba’s annual membership. This…

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You deserve this

Alba’s pristine springs and extra quiet midweek atmosphere are exactly what you need to unwind. Take your time.  Start the day right with a nourishing one course breakfast and choice of beverage in our restaurant Thyme, followed by a soak in the hot springs from $100pp. WEEKDAY WELLBEING Did you know that every Monday to Friday, guests visiting Alba for…

Read more

Midweek Appreciation

A special thank you. We would like to invite essential service workers to visit Monday to Friday with 20% off geothermal bathing. It’s our way of shining a light on the quiet dedication and hours spent supporting communities. This unique offer falls on days where Alba is naturally quieter, with fewer guests and more time to unwind. It’s a slower…

Read more

Give the gift of wellness

Every special woman deserves to be spoilt for choice this Sunday. Give mum, or that special someone, the gift of wellness this Mother’s Day with an Alba gift card. Our gift cards are valid for three years and can be redeemed across our property including The Sanctuary, spa, springs, boutique and restaurant. Gift cards can be purchased online or at our on-site boutique. WIN 12…

Read more

Win unlimited bathing

WIN UNLIMITED BATHING FOR MUM As we approach Mother’s Day on 10 May, we recognise that every special woman deserves a day of pure tranquillity. Book a 90 minute or longer spa treatment for her during May and go into the draw to win a Springs Club membership. The Springs Club is our annual membership offering unlimited geothermal bathing, special upgrades, and more. To explore our…

Read more

Treat her with wellness

As we approach Mother’s Day on 10 May, we recognise that every special woman deserves a day of pure tranquillity. Read on to discover Alba’s Mother’s Day offerings, warmly open to mothers, mother figures, those tenderly remembering loved ones, and those hoping to become mothers. UNINTERRUPTED BLISS IN THE SPA We understand how rare it is to truly carve out…

Read more

Events Reimagined

Tucked away on the Mornington Peninsula, just over an hour from Melbourne, Alba Thermal Springs & Spa offers something increasingly rare – a setting that feels undiscovered. REIMAGINE YOUR NEXT CORPORATE EVENT Alba provides an exceptional venue for corporate events, celebrations, team activities and product launches. Our attentive service and premium facilities guarantee a unique experience for your guests. REIMAGINE…

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Autumnal Flavours

As the cooler months arrive, Alba’s onsite restaurant, Thyme, is now serving up fresh new autumnal delights across its seasonal menu. Created by award winning chef Karen Martini, the latest fresh and flavour-driven dishes on Thyme’s lunch and dinner menus include: Alba’s elevated take on prawn toast, featuring succulent tiger prawns, prawn mayonnaise, shiso, finger lime and a bright yuzu-lime dressing An…

Read more

Curated Retreats at Alba

This May and June, Alba has created two considered retreats to add to our calendar. Our Peninsula Retreat suits those seeking something a little more active, or for food & wine lovers, join us for our Wine and Wellness Retreat. PENINSULA RETREAT Sunday 31 May and Monday 1 June 2026 Embrace the natural beauty of the Peninsula and the healing powers of…

Read more

Better Together ends 31 March

BOOK FOR TWO AND ONLY PAY FOR YOU Ends 31 March Treat a friend to midweek bathing and enjoy the opportunity to relax and unwind together in our geothermal pools. Enjoy bathing Monday to Friday, until 31 March, and you can book for two and only pay for you. Use the promotional code BETTERTOGETHER when you book online or over…

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