Things To Do In Daylesford

With all the fabulous things for you to spend your money on in Daylesford, you can find yourself going a bit crazy and making a big dent in the bank balance! Sure, it is fun to be pampered in a day spa, go to a fabulous restaurant or pick up an original work of art, but all this costs. A one hour massage for a couple can cost you over $200 and lunch over $400! Why not take the time to check out some of the free things to do in Daylesford? You will have a ball and your wallet will thank you for it.

The number one free thing to do in Daylesford is simply to stop, look around and enjoy the view. Daylesford is gorgeous from pretty much every angle. There is always a stunning view, a quirky shop, an original piece of art or an interesting local to look at. Daylesford changes with each season, vibrant colours of Autumn, Spring the flowers bloom, Summer has the brilliant blue skies and winter offers an atmosphere which is reminiscent of Europe.

Next, take a walk around Lake Daylesford. It is lovely. There is a good walking trail, with mineral water pumps around the way, picnic spots and fantastic aspects of the water. A children’s playground is located by the Boathouse Café, which is a nice spot to feed the ducks and swans. Jubilee Lake is another nice spot for a walk or to relax under a tree.

A unique spot is Cricket Willow near Daylesford, is well worth a visit, where you may see the production of the cricket bat right through the entire process. Entry is free and Cricket Willow features a museum, cricket bat workshop, a picturesque oval and a café. If you prefer something a little more artistic, the Daylesford Hot Glass Studio may be of interest. Don Wreford is a world class glass blower, and has produced works of art for the Lake House Restaurant and the Crown Prince and Princess of Denmark.

Daylesford is famous for it’s mineral waters, deep Creek Spring is just a short drive and not far is the Trentham Falls, Victoria’s tallest single drop waterfall, located in the Wombat Forest, offering excellent bushwalks and picnic spots, and their free.

Accommodation in Daylesford can be expensive, a great resource for finding the best deal is the Daylesford Accommodation Directory, which is a free service, designed for people looking for the best possible accommodation packages in the spa region.

The Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens are very well established, and are lovely for a stroll or drive. There are magnificent views of Daylesford, stately elms and curved avenues of giant conifers lead you past lovely garden beds, giving the gardens very old world character. An ideal spot for a picnic or to simply take a little time out and ‘ smell the roses ‘.

On Sundays, the famous Daylesford Market operates from, the Daylesford Railway Station. Trash and treasure, local produce, clothing and arts and crafts are all on display and entry is free.

Enjoying Daylesford doesn’t have to cost you the earth. There is a lot of things to do which don’t necessarily require you to spend money, but are worth their weight in gold.