A Kids’ Weekend in Daylesford
Alpacas, steam trains, a lake and a chocolate shop: two days that work for the whole family
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The Mineral Springs and Bathhouse
A guide to Hepburn’s mineral water, from the free pumps in the reserve to a 90-minute soak
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Walks and Waterfalls
Bush tracks from the motel door, two waterfalls, a volcano you can drive into and a rock you have heard of
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Road Trips from the Motel
Five day-drives in five directions: gold towns, the Macedon Ranges, book towns, a river gorge and Bendigo
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Cellar Doors, Cider and Gin
Small cool-climate wineries, a cider house in an orchard and two distilleries, all within an hour
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When to Visit
Daylesford and Hepburn Springs through the seasons: the weather, the colour and the festivals worth planning around
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Market Days
Every Sunday at the station, the antique halls open daily, and the farmers markets of the surrounding towns, weekend by weekend
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Getting Here
How to reach Hepburn Springs from Melbourne, the airport and the regional cities, with or without a car
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2026 Dining Out or Eating In
Your Local Guide to Eating Around Hepburn
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Birder’s Paradise
An Ecosystem Bursting With Birdlife
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Castlemaine
Castlemaine: A Must-Do Short Scenic Drive Away From Hepburn Springs
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Stargazing in Hepburn Springs / Daylesford
Escape the City Glow: Stargazing in Hepburn Springs
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