Victoria’s Heartland Discovery Escape

Dreaming of a getaway that blends indulgence, creativity and serious regional flavour?

This curated escape brings together some of Victoria’s Heartland’s most loved places across Daylesford, Hepburn Springs, Woodend, Castlemaine and the Macedon Ranges. Think iconic luxury stays, long lunches, mineral bathing, winery visits, hands-on workshops and beautiful things to take home. Slow mornings. Big flavours. Zero rush.

You could be soaking in a private mineral bath at Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, staying lakeside at the iconic Lake House, or checking into Villa Parma at the historic Mineral Springs Hotel. Add a perfect winery day at Hanging Rock Winery, a three-course lunch with matched wines at Attwoods Wines, and a long, produce-driven meal at Sault Restaurant Daylesford.

There’s also time to get hands-on at Sisko Chocolate, tour and lunch at Shedshaker Brewing, and browse beautiful stores like Woodend General and Think Alike Store.

It’s a generous slice of Victoria’s Heartland. Designed for food lovers, slow travellers and anyone who knows the best trips leave a little room to wander.

Enter now for your chance to experience it all.

Entries open 19 February 2026 and close 16 April July 2026. Full terms & conditions can be found here.

Total prize value: $6,807

What’s included

Mineral Springs Hotel Villa Param

Two-Night Stay at Mineral Springs Hotel

Two nights for two in Villa Parma, including daily breakfast at The Argus Dining Room, plus a cheeseboard and cocktail on arrival.

Valued at $2,088

Lake House Daylesford Restaurant Dish Gemmola HR9

Luxury Lakeside Stay at Lake House

One night in a Waterfront Pool Studio for two, including a multi-course lunch at the two-hatted Lake House Restaurant and country-style breakfast.

Valued at $1,250

Attwoods Wines

Three-Course Lunch & Wine at Attwoods Wines

Wine tasting, three-course lunch and matched wines for two overlooking the vines.

Valued at $400

Shedshaker Brewing

Brewery Tour & Lunch at Shedshaker Brewing

Behind-the-scenes brewery tour, tutored beer tasting and lunch for four at the Castlemaine Taproom.

Valued at $400

Sault Restaurant Daylesford 2

Dining Voucher at Sault Restaurant Daylesford

Voucher to enjoy a seasonal dining experience at one of the region’s most celebrated restaurants.

Valued at $350

Sisko Chocolate Trentham

Chocolate Workshop at Sisko Chocolate

Hands-on chocolate-making workshop experience for four, with creations to take home.

Valued at $300

Woodend General

Woodend General Voucher

$300 to spend in-store or online on beautifully curated goods and gifts.

Valued at $300

Think A Like Store

Think Alike Store Voucher

$300 to spend in-store or online on clothing, accessories and homewares.

Valued at $300

Hanging Rock Winery

Perfect Day at Hanging Rock Winery

Local produce platter for four, guided wine tastings for four, plus six bottles of wine to take home.

Valued at $260

Hepburn Bathhouse 2

Private Mineral Bath Experience at Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa

Alchemist Private Mineral Bath for two, including a personalised bath blend created in the Apothecary.

Valued at $609

Shizuka Ryokan 1

A Japanese Bathing Ritual and traditional shiatsu massages for two at Shizuka

Cleanse in a cedar-scented wet room, then soak in magnesium-rich open-air heated Japanese bath, followed by traditional shiatsu massages.

Valued at $550