Information On Daylesford & Hepburn Springs
The towns of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs reflect the character of their earliest heritage when Swiss-Italian miners and other immigrants settled here and people traveled from afar to “take the waters”. Just 90 minutes from Melbourne, the Shire boasts the highest concentration of mineral springs in the country together with an equally large array of therapists. Holistic health services, provided in conjunction with the mineral springs and spas, continue the region’s long tradition as a place of healing.
Some of the high quality tourism attractions include the renowned, multi award winning Convent Gallery and Lake House Restaurant together with Sweet Decadence at Lacantro and Lavendula Lavender farm. Locally grown produce, including a flourishing wine industry has assured the area’s reputation as offering the finest in elegant gourmet dining or the simplest of casual café society.
Daylesford’s weekly Sunday markets at the old railway station are also a must for visitors and locals. Stalls sell everything from fresh fruit, vegies and other local produce to clothing, plants, oils, soap, antiques and old wares. The natural beauty of the area and its period character have drawn a widening artistic community, providing visitors and the community with performing and visual arts by artists of national and international repute. For more information on Daylesford, please visit the Visitor Information website