The Location
“Proud locals and long-time visitors speak of a unique energy and emotional connection to their beloved villages of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. Once you spend some time here, you’ll come to understand why they never want to leave!”
There is a palpable romance about this place. It’s landscape, it’s history and of course, it’s people, all contribute to an intoxicating mix that make it absolutely addictive.
Journeying through Wombat State Forest with intermittent vistas of rolling hills and undulating countryside, you know you’re headed somewhere special.
With the largest concentration of mineral springs in the Southern Hemisphere, many of them on Illoura’s doorstep, this is Australia’s mecca of pampering day spas and healing bathhouses, soothing the minds and bodies of travelers for more than 100 years.
Nestled in the Macedon Ranges, these historical towns are filled to the brim with creative folk, diverse culture, lovers of land, food and wine. Renowned artists like Bromley and Bodenham call this place home. Most nights you can catch a live gig and most months a festival, event or exhibition. Sunday markets are loaded with produce, fresh fruit and veg from organic growers, baked goods, meats, flowers, teas and tisanes sold by their makers with a smile and chat. Bring some bags to stock up your pantry for the week ahead.
Iconic landmarks like Lake Daylesford, Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens and Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve are laden with majestic old trees, walking trails and idyllic picnic spots.
Order a locally made grazing box delivered to your door, visit a General Store or dine at one of the many renowned and awarded cafes and restaurants for an unforgettable lunch or dinner prepared by talented chefs.
Heritage listed buildings, The Convent Gallery, The Old Macaroni Factory, Villa Parma and The Hebpurn Bathhouse whisper stories of a rich, diverse history of the Gold Rush and early European settlement.
Visit a winery, wander amongst lavender at Lavandula Farm, be mesermerised by waterfalls and sweeping scenic views. Rest, explore, adventure, breathe our fresh air. Indulge all of your senses. Take some well-deserved time out to fall in love again!