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Dining
Daylesford Hotel
DAYLESDFORD
37.34° S, 144.14° E
Rustic yet refined, the Daylesford Hotel is our go-to country pub. Choose between excellent pizzas classics, pasta, and other dishes.
Bistro Terroir
DAYLESFORD
37.34° S, 144.14° E
A short stroll from our Country House, Bistro Terroir offers an intimate bistro setting, classical French dishes, and great wine options. A little slice of France in Daylesford!
Betel Boy
DAYLESFORD
37.34°S, 144.14°E
An Asian inspired Betel Boy’s menu features local produce - bao buns, dumplings and curry - all made in house. A contemporary and moody space, with an open kitchen give theatre to the restaurant.
Farmer’s Arms
DAYLESFORD
37.34°S, 144.14°E
A classic country gastro pub, The Farmers Arms is our go to local pub. It’s pup friendly in the back courtyard, and who can say no to a glass of Louis Roederer for under $20?
Du Fermier
Trentham
37.38°S, 144.32°E
Du Ferrier offers French provincial cooking in the goldfields town of Trentham. It features a seasonal menu created by the famous “hands on” chef Annie Smithers. Very local - Smithers grows most produce herself at her farm. Very rustic. Refined flavours.
Pancho
DAYLESFORD
37.34°S, 144.14°E
The best cafe in Dayeslford - Pancho is located on the Main Street in a quirky building. Not your average cafe menu and of course, great coffee. It’s closed Sunday & Monday.
Lakehouse
DAYLESFORD
37.34°S, 144.14°E
A Daylesford institution and premium experience, the Lake House pioneered elevated regional dining over 20 years ago. Gorgeous lake side setting. It continues to deliver the goods!
Mr Jones Dining
BALLARAT
37.56°S, 143.85°E
Mr Jones is the highly acclaimed fine dining modern Asian restaurant by career Chef Damien Jones, bringing together his experience from Michelin starred restaurant in London, Nahm and their hatted Ballarat restaurant Catfish Thai.
Passing Clouds
MUSK
-37.37°S, 144.19°E
A local winery, cellar door and restaurant, Passing Clouds is a 5 minute drive from our Country House. Apart from outstanding wine, this is a great lunch spot with a constantly changing short menu matched to the delicious wines.
Fox In The Chamber
WOODEND
37.35°S, 144.53°E
Housed in a historic building, this cafe emphasises sustainability and local produce, offering a welcoming space with a focus on quality, seasonal ingredients.
The Red Hill Hotel
CHEWTON
37.08°S, 144.25°E
The Red Hill Hotel, located in Chewton, Victoria, is a historic pub that combines charm with modern hospitality. With its unique blend of history and community spirit, the hotel offers a traditional pub experience. It offers a menu featuring locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Check the opening hours.
Le Coq Door
HARCOURT
36.99°S, 144.25°E
Harcourt’s quirky charcoal chicken spot, Le Coq Door (meaning "the golden chicken"), is located in an old tavern resembling a pub. It features 150 vinyl seats, a front bar, and a pool table, with a revived brown and red color scheme. The nostalgic menu includes rotisserie chicken, dagwood dogs, and for dessert, soft-serve and jam doughnuts.
Forage
Winespeake Cellar + Deli
DAYLESFORD
37.34° S, 144.14° E
If you’re a wine lover, then Winespeake is a must visit. It has an outstanding and interesting selection of wine - everything is great. The ambience is great too, so it’s worth a sip and sit!
Daylesford Sunday Markets
DAYLESFORD
37.34° S, 144.14° E
The Daylesford Sunday Market is on every Sunday, morning from 8.30am to 1.00pm and is worth a visit. This popular weekly market celebrates fresh local organic produce, Dairy Flat bakery, foods and artisan produce.
Woodend Farmers Markets
WOODEND
37.35°S, 144.53°E
Held on the first Saturday morning of each month. The Woodend Farmers Market features a wide selection of local & Victorian produce direct from producer.
Mt Macedon Trading Post
MT MACEDON
37.34°S, 144.52°E
The Trading Post is predictably good and popular with locals. Service is quick, the food is home cooked and delicious. It also has a great selection of wine. We always stop off here when doing a hike on Mt Macedon, which we highly recommend.
The Fishmonger
KYNETON
37.25°S, 144.45°E
The Fishmonger offer seasonal seafood with an emphasis on quality, range and value. Australian and New Zealand fresh fish is offered, with the importance on sustainable and best practice fishing and farming.
Zig Zag Winery
DRUMMOND NORTH
37.20°S, 144.34°E
Zig Zag Rd. Vineyard & Winery is a 10 acre vineyard just outside of the beautiful village of Malmsbury. The team grow riesling, pinot noir, cabernet, shiraz, pinot grigio and sauvignon blanc. If you’re in the area, this is a place to add to your list.
Piper Street Precinct
KYNETON
37.24° S, 144.44° E
Located in the historic heart of Kyneton, Piper Street stretches from Mollison Street right down to the Campaspe River. There are many wonderful cafes and restaurants, along with vintage bric-a-brac stores, homewares and fashion.
Picnic Spots
Daylesford Botanic Gardens
37.34° S, 144.14° E
A short 15 minute walk from our house… An easy spot with beautiful views in every direction. This is our go to picnic spot.
Lake Daylesford
37.34° S, 144.14° E
The picturesque Lake Daylesford is located just 15 minutes walk from our Country House. You can hire paddleboats, picnic at various spots around the lake or simply take a walk along the path (45 minute loop walk).
Hanging Rock Reserve
WOODEND
37.35°S, 144.53°E
Hanging Rock, located a short drive from Woodend and Mount Macedon, is known to its traditional owners as ‘Ngannelong.’ A culturally significant landmark.
The reserve boasts an abundance of native flora and fauna, including wild kangaroos, and features beautiful nature walks, a Discovery Centre, picnic areas, and free barbecue facilities.
St Georges Lake
CRESWICK
37.43°S, 143.91°E
Beautiful fresh lake water and a pleasant 40 minute loop walk. Plenty of wildlife to see and some great views.
Vaughan Springs
Vaughan
37.34° S, 144.14° E
Vaughan Springs, located a short drive from Daylesford, is a picturesque and historic destination nestled in the lush forested area. Vaughan Springs features a drinkable mineral spring (bring bottles to fill), beautiful walking tracks, delightful picnic spots, and the calming sounds of the local creek.
Glenlyon Mineral Springs
GLENLYON
37.29° S, 144.25° E
Glenlyon Mineral Spring is located adjacent to the scenic Recreation Reserve. It’s a great spot to picnic while you enjoy sipping on the pure mineral spring. This spring features some of the highest levels of soluble salts in the area and is a rich source of calcium, potassium, magnesium, and sodium.
Wellness
Hepburn Bathhouse
HEPBURN SPRINGS
37.31°S, 144.14°E
The Hepburn Bathhouse is the original bathing experience in Hepburn Springs is looking a little tired, but still offers a relaxing environment and architectural gem. We tend to book just the basic bathhouse facilities and soak in the main bath area. You’re guaranteed a great nights sleep after a soak here.
Ekospa
DAYLESFORD
37.34° S, 144.14° E
A short 5 minute walk from our Country House, Ekospa has a well considered spa menu and is set back in a quaint garden.
Peppers Day Spa
HEPBURN SPRINGS
37.31°S, 144.14°E
We’ve always had great massages at the Peppers Spa. The bathhouse and sauna is also lovely, set in an intimate space and offerings great views.
Activities
Wombat Hill
DAYLESFORD
37.34° S, 144.14° E
Perched high on the summit of an extinct volcano, it's the perfect spot for a picnic. Climb the Pioneers Lookout Tower for uninterrupted views of Daylesford town and surrounds.
Mill Markets
DAYLESFORD
37.34° S, 144.14° E
At the Mill Markets you will find a selection of vintage clothes, vintage furniture, collectables, antiques, memorabilia, home decor, fine china, art, glass, coins, jewellery, books and records to name a few things.
The Goldfields Track
Creswick to Castlemaine
37.34° S, 144.14° E
The Goldfields Track is a point-to-point 210km Track that takes mountain bikers and bushwalkers through some of central Victoria’s most historic towns and beautiful forests. The Gold Fields Track runs right through Daylesford and Hepburn Springs and walking trails are generally well-marked The Daylesford Visitor Information Centre will be able to provide you with a printed map of the area showing the location of the walking trails, mineral springs, and other tourist sites as well.
Jubilee Lake + Springs
DAYLESFORD
37.34° S, 144.14° E
Jubilee Lake, originally known as Hepburn Goldfields Reservoir, was constructed in the 1860s to supply water to local mines. Today, it’s a popular recreational spot featuring swimming, fishing, birdwatching, bushwalking, and picnicking. Canoes and paddleboats can be rented. The easy 1.6 km circuit around the lake offers beautiful views and a chance to sample the renowned mineral spring water.
Wineries
DAYLESFORD
37.34° S, 144.14° E
The altitude and climate in the Macedon Ranges provides perfect conditions for excellent sparkling wine, chardonnay, pinot noir and cabernet sauvignon.
A range of wineries offer intimate cellar door tastings, and wines are often on a small scale. Passing Clouds, Guildford Vineyard & Cellar, and Zig Zag are not to be missed.
Forest Glade Gardens
MT MACEDON
37.34°S, 144.52°E
Located on the southern slopes of Mt Macedon, this magnificently landscaped garden covers a wide expanse and is open all year.
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