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Welcome to Victoria's Heartland. Picture a place where natural beauty meets genuine charm, and every experience feels welcoming, inspiring and unforgettable.

Victoria’s Heartland

Just over an hour from Melbourne

Daylesford & Surrounds

Spend a few days visiting Daylesford and the surrounding towns of Hepburn Springs, Creswick, Clunes and beyond to discover wellness tourism and fine restaurants.

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Macedon Ranges

Take time to explore Hanging Rock. Then take in the wineries, gardens and much more the Macedon Ranges and the towns such as Kyneton, Woodend and Lancefield have to offer.

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Castlemaine & Surrounds

Explore the goldmining history, excellent restaurants and bushland walking and mountain biking trails near Castlemaine, Harcourt and Maldon.

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Central Goldfields

Get set to learn more about Victoria’s goldmining history in Maryborough and Talbot, the two towns at the heart of the Central Goldfields region.

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The Mill Castlemaine

Discover the unexpected around every corner at The Mill Castlemaine; home to…

Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar

The Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar — 2,500 square metres that plays host to…

Lake Daylesford

Lake Daylesford is the heart and soul of the Daylesford township. Situated just…

Djuwang Baring (Creswick Trails)

Djuwang Baring – which means 'long track' in the Dja Dja Wurrung language – is…

St Georges Lake

St Georges Lake lies two kilometres east of Creswick and is a fabulous spot to…

Trentham Falls

Trentham Falls is situated within the traditional Country of the Dja Dja…

Sailors Falls

Sailors Falls is a stunning waterfall near Daylesford, which drops into a lush,…

Hepburn Pavilion Café

Built in 1908, this Edwardian heritage-listed building has long been a meeting…

Lake House Restaurant

The Lake House team deliver beautiful, cutting edge, seasonal food matched with…

Mount Towrong Vineyard

Mount Towrong Vineyard is a small family owned and operated vineyard, nestled…

Mount Macedon Winery

Mount Macedon Winery is located on the western slopes of Mount Macedon, in the…

Daylesford Cider Company

A warm welcome awaits at Daylesford Cider. Here you will find their beautiful…

Chocolate Mill

Located seven kilometres north of Daylesford, Chocolate Mill is in a straw-bale…

Castlemaine Boutique Accommodation - Corvah House

Castlemaine Boutique Accommodation presents Corvah HouseExperience timeless…

Mineral Springs Hotel

Experience the elegance of a bygone era at Mineral Springs Hotel in Victoria's…

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Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Bathhouse and Wellness Retreat

Experience the essence of an authentic Japanese country spa retreat at Shizuka…

The Dudley Boutique Hotel

The Dudley Boutique Hotel is where guests can experience the ultimate escape in…

Mollisons

Mollisons boutique accommodation is located in the heart of Kyneton, only one…

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Jubilee Lake Holiday Park

Overlooking beautiful Lake Jubilee in Daylesford, Jubilee Lake Holiday Park…

Hepburn Golf Course

Enjoy the welcoming wildlife, dozing kangaroos and peaceful bushland…

Maze House

Maze House is located on the Midland Highway ten minutes from Daylesford and…

Castlemaine Artists Market

Showcasing over 60 established and emerging artists, designers, and…

Overwrought Sculpture Garden and Gallery

Overwrought Sculpture Garden and Gallery is an inspiring creative retail…

Lal Lal Falls

Lal Lal Falls is a waterfall 20 minutes' drive from Ballarat with an impressive…

Jubilee Lake

Situated just a few minutes' drive from the centre of Daylesford, Jubilee Lake…

Hepburn Regional Park

Nestled around the famous mineral spring townships of Daylesford, Hepburn and…

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Food & drink inspiration

Take your pick of acclaimed restaurants and congenial gastropubs, rustic trattorias, vineyard eateries and cosy village cafes.

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Daylesford & Surrounds

Daylesford

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Castlemaine & Surrounds

Maldon

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Macedon Ranges

Kyneton

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Central Goldfields

Talbot

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Daylesford & Surrounds

Creswick

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Macedon Ranges

Woodend

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Castlemaine & Surrounds

Castlemaine

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Central Goldfields

Maryborough

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Must Do Itineraries

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Place of Plenty

Victoria’s Heartland

Daylesford & Surrounds

Macedon Ranges

Castlemaine & Surrounds

Central Goldfields

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The Mill Castlemaine

Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar

Lake Daylesford

Djuwang Baring (Creswick Trails)

St Georges Lake

Trentham Falls

Sailors Falls

Hepburn Pavilion Café

Lake House Restaurant

Mount Towrong Vineyard

Mount Macedon Winery

Daylesford Cider Company

Chocolate Mill

Castlemaine Boutique Accommodation - Corvah House

Mineral Springs Hotel

Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Bathhouse and Wellness Retreat

The Dudley Boutique Hotel

Mollisons

Jubilee Lake Holiday Park

Hepburn Golf Course

Maze House

Castlemaine Artists Market

Overwrought Sculpture Garden and Gallery

Lal Lal Falls

Jubilee Lake

Hepburn Regional Park

Food & drink inspiration

Where to stay

Acre of Roses

Alchemy House

Arenas South

Arichonan House

BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park

Castlemaine Boutique Accommodation - Corvah House

Churchills Daylesford

Cleveland Estate

Clifftop at Hepburn

Corlara - Macedon Ranges Country Retreat

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Daylesford

Maldon

Kyneton

Talbot

Creswick

Woodend

Castlemaine

Maryborough

Must Do Itineraries

Daylesford: Tipperary Springs to Twin Bridges

Mount Macedon to Camels Hump

Conglomerate Gully

Campaspe River Walk

Hot Deals

What's On

Hepburn Lagoon Rides @ Quirindi Stables

The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Castlemaine

Jeff Gardner Exhibition Daylight in the Daydream and the Insects Moons

Illuminated flowers with Dianne Longley

Staged Play Readings at the Creswick Theatre Company

Luke Kidgell: Good Intentions - Kyneton

Daylesford Gourmet & Daylesford Picnic Boxes

Nature Journaling at Buda Historic Home and Garden

Ceramics by Steph Wallace

The Language of the Rose

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