Daylesford & Macedon Ranges

90 mins from Melbourne, Daylesford is Victoria’s spa capital. Stay in boutique accommodation, sample the mineral waters, explore antique shops and galleries, go boating on the lake, or relax with a glass of wine and enjoy fine dining.

Famous for all things indulgent, this region specializes in ways to make you feel relaxed. You will discover stunning landscapes, historic gardens, mineral springs and wineries.

The Daylesford-Hepburn Springs area is famous for its abundance of mineral springs, many of which are found in the Hepburn Regional Park including Sailors Falls, Tipperary Springs, Golden Spring and Argyle Spring. Wash down a picnic lunch with the mineral water supplied by old-fashioned hand pumps or free-flowing pipes.

The Macedon Ranges are renowned for stunning gardens, including nineteenth century botanical gardens and private gardens that are open to the public at certain times of the year, particularly in spring and autumn. There are a number of dramatic natural attractions, such as the mysterious Hanging Rock where you will be rewarded with spectacular views and the occasional koala sighting. The region also has a number of impressive gorges and dramatic peaks found within its national and state parks

For more than a century people have flocked to Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and the surrounding spa country in search of rest and reinvigoration. Every massage, facial and mineral spa is infused with the region’s tranquil atmosphere.

The region boasts the largest concentration of naturally occurring mineral springs in Australia. With around 70 springs in the Daylesford region, visitors come to drink the variety of mineral waters while others prefer to sit, splash or relax in a mineral spa.

And thanks to a long list of illustrious restaurateurs, award-winning chefs, sommeliers, baristas, winemakers and producers, Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges has a reputation for culinary and wine excellence that is rapidly spreading.

Gourmands will be tantalized by a range of regional delights at award-winning restaurants such as the Lake House in Daylesford. For those who enjoy time in the kitchen, keep an eye out for roadside stalls, farm gate sales and cellar doors as you travel throughout the region. Purchase superb fresh produce and whip up your own regional platter. You won’t go thirsty either. Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges is home to two distinct wine growing regions—Macedon Ranges, a true cool-climate region and Sunbury, one of the oldest wine regions in Victoria.

Must See & Do

• Indulge yourself—Relax and rejuvenate with a massage at a local spa
• Food & wine—Sample superb local produce and regional wines
• Visit a gallery—See the work of local artists in galleries and studios
• Landscapes & gardens—Visit springs, gardens and the famous Hanging Rock