🌺 Explore Daylesford Victoria ~ Things to do in and around Daylesford

Описание: Explore Daylesford Victoria ~ Things to do in and around Daylesford

Daylesford is a picturesque tourist town surrounded by rolling hills, mineral springs and lush forests. It is known as the Spa Capital of Australia due to the remarkable amount of natural mineral springs in the Daylesford–Hepburn Springs region. It is located 114 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and 46 kilometres north-east of Ballarat.

00:00 Introduction
Daylesford Town Centre
Cliffy's Emporium
Lake Daylesford
Amazing Mill Markets
Convent Gallery
Sailors Falls
Lavendula Lavender Farm
Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens
Hepburn Springs Reserve

In today’s video, we wander around the town centre, enjoy coffee at Cliffy’s Emporium and explore Lake Daylesford. We visit the Mill Market, the Convent Gallery and see Sailors Falls. We also discover Lavandula Lavender Farm, the Wombat Hills Botanic Gardens and taste the mineral waters at Hepburn Springs.

Daylesford Town Centre
Vincent Street is the main street in Daylesford’s town centre, and it has many elegant 19th-century buildings that were built during the gold rush era in the 1850s. Today, these historic façades house cafés, boutiques, galleries and other interesting shops to browse in.

Cliffy’s Emporium
Cliffy’s Emporium is located at 30 Raglan Street and is open daily until 3.00 pm. Back in the 1950s, Cliffy Hauser’s general store in Daylesford was packed with produce, groceries and farm supplies. More than 60 years later, Cliffy’s Emporium is a much-loved café where locals and visitors enjoy great coffee, rustic timber counters, fresh local produce and cosy seating.

Lake Daylesford
Lake Daylesford is a stunning man-made lake in the heart of Daylesford. The ornamental lake was created in 1929 when a dam was built across Wombat Creek. Now it is a popular recreational area, with cafes, BBQs, playgrounds and picnic tables.

A 2.8-kilometre walking track encircles the lake, offering stunning views, and takes approximately an hour to complete.

The Amazing Mill Market
The Amazing Mill Markets are located at 105 Central Springs Road in Daylesford and are open daily from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm.

In this huge undercover market, you will find a fantastic variety of vintage furniture, records, vintage clothing, books, fine china, glassware, industrial items, jewellery and antiques.

The Convent Daylesford
The Convent in Daylesford is one of Australia’s most beautiful art galleries, and is open from Thursday to Monday from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.

This iconic 19th-century building, nestled on the crest of Wombat Hill, has four levels, with seven gallery spaces, a museum, chapel, gift shop, cafe, bar and function rooms, all incorporating art, history and culture.

Sailors Falls
Sailors Falls is a beautiful twin waterfall located 6 kilometres from Daylesford on the Ballan-Daylesford Road.

Sailors Falls is formed by Sailors Creek cascading over the rocky outcrop and dropping into the lush, fern-lined gully below.

Near the carpark is a picnic area with mineral spring taps, undercover tables, toilets, and interesting information displays about the history of this area. 

Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm
The Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm is 9 kilometres north of Daylesford, in the rolling farmlands of Shepherds Flat.

This 100-acre property is home to beautifully restored historic stone buildings, including the original farmhouse, barn and dairy, and has a charming blend of European character and country tranquillity.

We enjoyed wandering through the beautiful, classic European-designed gardens and seeing the farm animals. The lavender fields are at their peak from January into early autumn.

Wombat Hills Botanic Gardens
Next, we headed to the Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens, which are perched on top of an extinct volcano. These lovely gardens were established in the 1860s and have winding paths, towering trees, and colourful flower beds.

After wandering around the gardens, we climbed up the Pioneer Memorial Tower. This huge concrete tower was built in the 1930s, and at the top you can enjoy great views of the botanic gardens and the surrounding forest.

Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve

The Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve was created in 1865 and was Australia’s first Mineral Reserve, and it houses the historic Bathhouse and Pavilion buildings.

The original Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa was established in 1895; today, this stunning 19th-century building is the Hepburn Pavilion Cafe. The cafe is open daily from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm for coffee, sweets, brunch and lunch.

The Hepburn Springs Mineral Reserve is home to several historic mineral pumps, each offering its own unique taste of the region’s naturally carbonated waters.

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