What to do in Daylesford and surrounding areas

Where do you start? Eating Out From little cafes to fine dining - over 65 places to choose from. Try our favourite Cosy Corner Cafe, treat yourself to The Lakehouse or The Farmers Arms, visit Radio Springs Hotel at Lyonville or The Argus at Peppers Springs Retreat Hepburn Springs, and you can't go past Red Star Cafe or Moor Please for scrumptious breakfasts. This area is 'foodies' heave. Newly opened and just 250m from our cottages is Wombat Hill House. Scrumptious breakfasts and delicious lunches can be enjoyed inside or outside in fabulous surroundings. Managed by The Lake House team. www.wombathillhouse.com.au Shopping A plethora of unique shopping experiences for true shopaholic. Don't forget to visit The Rex on Vincent Street. The former theatre has been renovated and is now a beautiful arcade with a great mix of shopping and eating experiences. Alternative therapies All types of health and well-being treatments and therapies www.visitdaylesford.com.au Outdoor activities An abundance of walking & bike tracks, horse riding,paddle boats & canoes on Lake Daylesford and Jubilee Lake, natural springs to visit, quad bike riding, visit Wombat Hill Botanical Garden. If you are planning on walking sections of the Great Dividing Trail and would like accommodation along the way then contact us. We can pick you up from your arrival point and take you to your departure point the next day. Wine and Produce Experience fresh local produce and cool climate wines at 5 star restaurants and quaint cafes, or visit local wineries and buy produce from farmgate stalls. Ellender Estate offers structured wine tastings where you can gain an understanding of what evokes the love of wine for you in a one hour thought-provoking session. Prior bookings necessary. Great for a hens' party, stag and corporate groups. www.ellenderwines.com.au www.sailorsfallsestate.com.au www.captainscreek.com Newly opened Daylesford Cidery is a must. The only cidery in the region. Tastings available. www.daylesfordcider.com.au  **Daylesford Rotary - meets every Wednesday. Just ask for details.**