Experiences
Restore balance in The Mineral Spa and immerse yourself in the waters, walks, parks, horse rides, driving tours, trout fishing, food and wine of a region dedicated to relaxation.
Argus Dining Room
Enjoy the region’s finest produce expertly woven into imaginative dishes. The Argus Dining Room serves Modern Australian cuisine with an emphasis on regional produce.
Ballooning
A hot air balloon flight over the stunning Daylesford and Hepburn Springs countryside is a must-do for all visitors. Daylesford Ballooning flies 7 days a week at sunrise.
Driving tours
Explore the stunning natural attractions, mineral springs, boutique wineries and organic produce farms of Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges on a self-guided driving tour.
Cider Tasting
A warm welcome awaits you at Daylesford Cider, located only 5 minutes east of Daylesford. Enjoy the range of award-winning ciders at the Tavern style cellar-door set in amongst landscaped gardens and large courtyard. On weekends relax with friends and family in the dining room or indulge in some lawn game activities.
Fishing
Trout fishing in the charming coutryside atmosphere of Smeaton is a relaxing experience. At Tuki Trout Farm you are guaranteed to catch a Trout and they will clean your catch ready for you to cook.
Food & wine tasting
Explore country roads, fill your boot at farm gates, stop at tucked-away cellar doors, sip sparkling and cool climate wines or sample organic farm produce at Kangaroo Hills or Captains Creek.
Golf
A picture perfect course with manicured fairways and grass greens. Play through the peaceful bushland setting, valley and forest views of Hepburn Springs Golf Club.
Horse riding
If you would like to discover the charm of the countryside from horseback, Hepburn Lagoon Trail Rides will introduce you to the scenic hills of the Mt. Prospect district.
National parks
Explore the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges, the rugged river gorges, dramatic rock formations including the famous Hanging Rock and stunning panoramic views.
Nature walks
On the Tipperary Walking Track you can explore historic goldfields, trace water races cut by miners, find the Blowhole tunnel and just marvel at the views of the countryside.
Night activities
Immerse yourself in the healing warmth of mineral water bathing. It’s a must-do experience in the mineral springs region. The retreat baths are open Friday and Saturday nights for twilight bathing.
The Mineral Spa
Discover a real mineral spa experience in the award winning day spa with a unique water therapy zone and a range of spa treatments to relax, rejuvenate and restore.
Wine Tours
Join Aussie actor Clay Watson on fun & relaxing 3 to 5 cellar door plus lunch tours through the multi award-winning Daylesford region. Enjoy a vast selection of ciders, wines, liqueurs & sights tailored to your taste buds. Singles, couples, groups & corporates all catered for from beginners to connoisseurs.