Explore our natural attractions in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges

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Anderson’s Mill

In a postcard setting on the banks of Birch's Creek at Smeaton, Anderson's Mill stands as a…

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Argyle Mineral Spring

Argyle Spring is a sodium bicarbonate natural mineral water or “soda water” and is high in…

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Big Bold Landscapes

Discover wildflowers, wildlife and structures like the Nulla Vale Balancing Stone and much…

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Black Hill Reserve

Black Hill Reserve is filled with stunning wildflowers, local wildlife and impressive rock…

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Blackwood Mineral Springs Reserve

Soda Spring is a sweet water, containing more bicarbonate and soluble salts than the other and…

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Camels Hump

Camel’s Hump is a mamelon, a volcanic feature formed over 6 million years ago.

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Campaspe River Walk

There are historical markings along the way and little wooden bridges and weirs along the…

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Castlemaine Botanic Gardens

The gardens are home to an impressive collection of established native and exotic trees, with…

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Central Springs Daylesford

Lake Daylesford is one of the best places in Australia to experience natural mineral springs.…

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Colbrook Reservior

One of the most beautiful lakes in the Victorian Goldfields.

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Deep Creek Mineral Spring

Deep Spring is a sodium magnesium bicarbonate natural mineral water. Bring a picnic and enjoy…

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Djuwang Baring / Creswick Trails

Djuwang Baring Creswick Trails

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Domino Rail Trail

The Trail mostly runs along the rail alignment to between Trentham and Lyonville which was…

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Glenlyon Mineral Spring

Spacious little nook with mineral pumps and adjoining beautiful reserve with loads to roam and…

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Golden Mineral Spring

The Spring on the Goldfields Track within the Hepburn Regional Park, is located in a beautiful…

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Goldfields Track

The Goldfields Track takes in some of our regions most historic towns and picturesque forests…

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Hanging Rock Reserve

The reserve offers many great experiences such as walks up the rock, Australian native…

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Harcourt Oak Forest in La Larr Ba Gauwa Park

The Oak Forest is prized by Central Victorians as a place for ripper picnics, rave-worthy…

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Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve

Leafy area where visitors can hike, sample mineral water & dip in pools at a 19th-century…

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Jim Paull & Lawson Springs – Vaughan Springs

A wonderful picturesque area to unwind, swim, picnic and play with camp grounds nearby

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Jubilee Lake

Just minutes drive from the town centre of Daylesford; Jubilee Lake is a quiet and relaxing…

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Jubilee Mineral Spring

The Jubilee Mineral Spring, originally called “Soda” spring, is in close proximity to peaceful…

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Kyneton Botanic Gardens

Dating back to 1858 the Kyneton Botanic Gardens has large magnificent specimen trees with 17…

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Kyneton Mineral Spring

Kyneton Rotunda Spring is a sodium magnesium bicarbonate natural mineral water. Also known as…

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La Gerche Forest Walk

The La Gerche Forest Walk is a 2.2km self-guided loop walk through the nursery plantations.

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Lake Daylesford

Located just a short stroll from the centre of town, Lake Daylesford offers something to keep…

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Lauriston Reservoir Spillway

The Upper Coliban Reservoir feeds into the connecting Lauriston Reservoir found between…

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Leitches Creek Mineral Spring

This little patch of land is home to two mineral springs, one with a hand pump the other a…

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Lerderderg State Park

Lerderderg State Park is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape in the traditional Country…

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Locarno Spring

Locarno is a sodium bicarbonate natural mineral water or “soda water”. It has the lowest level…

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Loddon Falls

Loddon Falls is found a short 5-minute drive north of Glenlyon, along the Loddon River.

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Lost Children’s Monument

The Lost Children’s Monument is not only a historical site but also a place of reflection.

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Lyonville Mineral Spring

Lyonville Mineral Spring is situated within a picnic area nestled between Loddon River Road…

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Macedon Regional Park

The reserve offers many great experiences such as walks up the rock, Australian native…

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Macedon Reservoir

It’s hugely popular with locals and has even had a few blockbuster films filmed there.

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Madam Berry Mine

An impressive mining relic and one of 120 mine sites around it.

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Malmsbury Botanic Gardens

It is one of Victoria’s earliest regional botanic gardens encompassing a wonderful collection…

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Malmsbury Viaduct

An impressive mining relic and one of 120 mine sites around it.

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Mount Alexander

Mount Alexander offers magnificent views of Harcourt and beyond and is covered in lush natural…

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Mount Franklin

Mount Franklin is an extinct volcano decorated by exotic tree species.

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Mount Macedon

Mount Macedon is an ever-changing canvas throughout the four seasons of the year

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Mt Macedon Memorial Cross

The reserve offers many great experiences such as walks up the rock, Australian native…

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Murmuring Walk at Sanatorium Lake

A truly blissful way to experience the nature of Mount Macedon.

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Romsey Ecotherapy Park

Popular with kids of all ages, this sensory playground made from natural materials features an…

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Sailors Falls

Sailors Falls, just south of Daylesford, is thought to be named after the sailors who jumped…

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Sailors Falls Mineral Springs

The 210-kilometre Goldfields Track connects these springs to numerous others in Daylesford,…

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Sanatorium Lake

Sanatorium Lake provides a peaceful little spot to sit and watch as dragonflies zoom over the…

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Spargo Creek Mineral Spring

Spargo Creek Mineral Spring is set against a backdrop of native forest and pine plantations…

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Taradale Mineral Springs Reserve

A peaceful reserve, with modernised kids play equipment and the jaw-dropping view of the…

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The Blowhole

Gold miners created this small circular hole in the side of the hill around the early 1870s.

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The Cascades

Water cascades over layers of bedrock through rock pools, crevices and little caverns. Relax…

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The Daylesford Macedon Flower Farm Trail

Find flowers for your wedding or event or enjoy a luxurious weekend away on a flower farm.

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Trentham Falls

The falls are surrounded by beautifully lush bush lands, take an easy walk down to the viewing…

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Turpins Falls

At Turpins Falls waters cascade down a 20m rock wall that encapsulates the rock pool below on…

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Upper Coliban Reservoir Spillway

The Upper Coliban Reservoir spillway is the only siphonic spillway of its kind in Victoria.

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Vaughan Springs

Spend an afternoon of relaxation at the beautiful Vaughan Springs, a scenic destination for…

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Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens

Perched on the summit of Wombat Hill, an extinct volcano whose summit is close to 700m above…

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Wombat State Forest

A magnet for the adventurous, with walking and cycling trails, four-wheel driving, trail bike…

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Woodend Children’s Park

Dating back to 1858 the Kyneton Botanic Gardens has large magnificent specimen trees with 17…

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