Escape the city and unwind in Daylesford, the unofficial epicentre of spa country. Once best known for its spa and wellness experiences, Daylesford’s thriving gastronomic scene, wealth of talented artists, and bounty of boutique accommodation options make it the ideal place to base yourself while uncovering the region’s riches.
Wander the weekly market for produce, food and antique delights and take a step back in time on the Old Daylesford Railway Station passing through rolling farmlands and Wombat State forest to Musk and back. Take in the views and elegance of the Wombat Hill Botanic Garden and enjoy the serene lakes, waterfalls and mineral springs around the area.
Each year the town comes to life in March for the Annual Chillout Festival. In October December Scottish culture is celebrated with the Daylesford Highland Gathering. Celebrating literary and arts in August with the Words In Winter festival and Winter Sounds.
Daylesford is the centre point of many neighbouring villages such as Hepburn Springs, Creswick, Musk, Glenlyon and only a short drive north to Castlemaine, Harcourt and Maldon, East to Trentham, Woodend, Kyneton, Macedon and West to Clunes and Talbot. Stay a while and enjoy a travel through some lovely partnering towns and villages with so much to offer!
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Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre
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Daylesford Spa Country Railway
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Daylesford Spirit
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Daylesford Sunday Market
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Daylesford Trading Co
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Daylesford Wine Tours
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Dilworth and Allain
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Jubilee Lake Holiday Park
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Kadota Restaurant
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Lake House
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