The Area

The Daylesford/Hepburn region is full of history, mineral springs, wellness, spectacular flora and fauna, local wineries, scrumptious pubs and restaurants, art, gardens and shopping!!

Please see below a suggested list of places to visit:

MOUNT FRANKLIN RESERVE – Mount Franklin is a small volcanic crater, incorporating some beautiful walks and hikes.

WINERIES – Limestone Track Vineyard, Guildford Vineyard, Passing Clouds, Daylesford Cidery, Captains Creek Vineyard, Black Jack, Bress, Herbal Lore Liqueurs.

DAYLESFORD WINE TOURS – The boutique Cellar Door Experience. Contact Clay on 5348 1823 and let him be your designated driver!!

RESTAURANTS – Sault, Farmers Arms Daylesford, Surly Goat, Frank & Connies, Koukla & Hotel Frangos, The LakeHouse, Wombat Hill House, Cliffy’s, Beppe, Long Lunches @ Guildford Vineyard, Passing Clouds, Daylesford Cidery, The BoatHouse, Winespeake, The Daylesford Hotel, Sakana, Bistro Terroir, Larder, Jackies on Vincent, Daylesford Steakhouse, The Royal Hotel, The Argus Dining Room, Pancho Café, The Swiss Mount Hotel

GALLERIES – Thirteen 05 Art Gallery, The Convent Gallery and Bromley & Co. Michael Parker Gallery, Stony Creek Gallery, The Empress & Wolf, Clayfire Gallery

MARKETS & LOCAL PRODUCE – The Daylesford Railway Sunday Market, Mill Markets, Tonna’s Fresh Local Produce, Hepburn General Store, Blakes, Guildford General Store

SHOPPING – Many a delight down the main street including Harry and Me, Alpaca Passion, Jodele, Manteau Noir, Found, Frances Pilley, Wombat Gifts, eCasa, 

DAY SPA – Hepburn Bathhouse, Eko, Mineral Springs, Spa Beauty Hepburn

LAVANDULA – magical Lavander farm and Swiss Italian history

CHOCOLATE MILL – Yum!!!! Don’t over indulge. The best Hot Chocolate ever!!!!!

WOMBAT HILL BOTANICAL GARDENS – with Wombat Hill House. So pretty and gorgeous views over Daylesford and surrounds.

IN HOUSE DINING – Spade To Blade, Daylesford Grazing