Daylesford & Hepburn Springs
A spa town northwest of Melbourne with mineral baths, lakeside cafés and lavender farms. It is ideal for a relaxed day trip.
Daylesford and the neighbouring town of Hepburn Springs are the heart of Australia's mineral springs, home to more than 80% of the country's natural mineral springs. Hepburn Bathhouse offers mineral pools and spa treatments, and weekend visits need to be booked in advance. The one-hour walking track around Daylesford Lake is especially beautiful in autumn, when the leaves turn red. The Lavandula Swiss-Italian Farm nearby has lavender in bloom from December to January (closed in winter; check the official website for details). The main street of the town has galleries, antique shops and brunch cafés. It is about 1.5 hours' drive from Melbourne, or you can take a train to Ballarat or Woodend and transfer to a bus.
Opening hours
All day (bathhouse approx. 09:00–18:30)
Nearby sights
- Sovereign Hill
- Melbourne Zoo
- Queen Victoria Market
- SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
- Old Melbourne Gaol
- State Library Victoria
- Melbourne Museum
- Block Arcade & Royal Arcade