Not many locals even know about the Eastern Beach Mineral Springs, even though it’s just a stone’s throw from the city center and the iconic Geelong Waterfront. But these wonderful Mineral Springs are one of the Top Things to do in Geelong – and one of the tastiest!
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A Little Bit of History
Way back in 1882, the Eastern Beach Mineral Springs was discovered by swimmers, who noticed some cool water bubbling out of the cliff base. Word soon got out, and locals were coming in droves to get the special Mineral Water with healing properties – it was said to help with rheumatism, indigestion, and liver complaints.
- In 1895 the springs were a popular destination for locals, as the mineral water was well known for its curative properties.
- In 1913, the Mineral Springs were fitted with a pipe and concrete block by the Geelong Harbour Trust. The location was about 3m from the shoreline, just below the low tide mark.
- In 1959 the Mineral Springs was declared contaminated by seawater, unfit for human consumption, and closed down.
- In 1999 the authorities drilled a 35m deep hole to reach the pure underground spring. A hand pump was fitted above the high-tide mark so that locals and visitors can once again enjoy the curative properties of the mineral water.
Quality of the Mineral Water
Eastern Beach Mineral water is natural groundwater with a distinctive taste and effervescence due to the minerals and other particles dissolved in it. So yes, it has bubbles. And yes, it is tasty.
Here is a composition of the Eastern Beach Mineral water according to the sign erected at the site:
- Chloride 3500 mg/l
- Bicarbonate as CaCO3 1500 mg/l
- Sulphate 240 mg/l
- Nitrogen – Total TKN + TON 3.0 mg/l
- Nitrogen – Nitrate <0.02mmg/l
- Total Kjeldahl Nitorgen 2.9 mg/l
- Calcium 300 mg/l
- Magnesium 180 mg/l
- Sodium 2000 mg/l
- Potassium 120 mg/l
- Iron 5.8 mg/l
- Silica SiO2 57 mg/l
- Lead <0.02 mg/l
- Zinc 0.027 mg/l
- Copper <0.085 mg/l
- Chromium <0.0007 mg/l
- Arsenic 0.005 mg/l
- pH 6.2
- Total Alkalinity as CaCO3 1500
How to Find The Site
- From the Eastern Beach Promenade, walk East along the beach walking path (away from the city center). The mineral springs are 230m or a couple of minute’s walk.
- From Hearne Parade, walk down the footpath which goes down the side of the cliff face.
Sit, Relax and Enjoy
There is a lovely park bench with terrific views over Corio Bay. Why not sit, relax and enjoy a couple of drinks of refreshing, tasty Eastern Beach Mineral Water?
Eastern Beach is just a stone’s throw away, check out our blog on Eastern Beach to find out more.
And when you’re finished be sure to check out our list of Top Things to do in Geelong.
