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Daylesford Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

town in Victoria, Australia

About Daylesford

The traditional owners of the area are the Djadja Wurrung people. Daylesford has the highest concentration of natural mineral springs in Australia and is affectionately known as the rainbow capital of regional Victoria with its long history of support for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Top Attractions in Daylesford

Explore the best things to see and do in Daylesford:

  • Convent Gallery
  • Ghost tour at The Convent
  • Hepburn Lagoon Rides
  • Lake Daylesford
  • Stony Creek Gallery
  • Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens

Where to Eat in Daylesford

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Ellender Estate
  • 🍴Grange Bellizona
  • 🍴Hotel Frangos
  • 🍴Lavandula Swiss/Italian Farm
  • 🍴Mercato @ Daylesford
  • 🍴The Lake House Restaurant

Where to Stay in Daylesford

  • 🏨Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa and Wellness Retreat
  • 🏨The Convent
  • 🏨The Lake House Restaurant

Daylesford Travel Guide Sections

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