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week, and include a lock, helmet and a terrific map with plenty of ideas of what to do with
your non-bike-riding hours, too. Check the website for pickup locations.
Day Spas & Relaxation
Melbourne has a number of top-notch spas and baths at which to get pampered and relax.
Most of the luxury hotels have their own in-house spas, also available for use by non-
guests.
Aesop Spa
DAY SPA
( 03-9866 5250;
www.aesop.net.au
;
153 Toorak Rd, South Yarra; treatments from $120; by appointment
10am-4pm Wed-Sat; 8, South Yarra)
Aesop Spa takes it up a notch - you can choose from
five basic treatments, and your lactate surge or detox overhaul will be further customised
to your skin while you're wrapped up in a mohair blanket on a cotton futon.
Aurora Spa Retreat
DAY SPA
( 03-9536 1130;
www.aurorasparetreat.com
;
2 Acland St, St Kilda; 1hr from $120; 8.30am-8pm Mon-Fri, to
6pm Sat, 10am-7pm Sun; 3a, 16, 96, 112)
There's a creative menu of wellness treatments ranging
from water-based massage and full-body wraps to three- and four-hour retreat packages,
all within a beautiful chic setting at the Prince hotel (
Click here
)
. Good deals can be had
mid week.
Chuan Spa
DAY SPA
( 03-8696 8111;
www.chuanspa.com
; Langham Hotel, 1 Southgate Ave, Southbank; 1hr from $175;
6am-8.30pm Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm Sat & Sun)
A spin-off from the Hong Kong spa of the same name,
Chuan has a Chinese-garden-themed ambience and focuses on the principles of traditional
Chinese medicine. It offers a full range of treatments, including water-based ones, and has
a steam room and swimming pool. Located in the Langham Hotel.
BATHHOUSE
Japanese Bath House
( 03-9419 0268;
www.japanesebathhouse.com
; 59 Cromwell St, Collingwood; bath $30, shiatsu from $46;
11am-10pm Tue-Fri, to 8pm Sat & Sun;
109)
Urban as the setting may be, it's as serene as can be
