Forest-clad mountain ranges, the timeless beauty of ancient rock formations, lush fern gullies, health giving mineral springs and rejuvenating spa-baths, grand mansions surrounded by beautiful gardens, lavender fields, gourmet food and boutique wineries.... this region has it all! For art lovers there are art and craft galleries. Lovers of heritage will find bluestone architecture, cobblestone footpaths and dry stone walls, restored cottages as well as reminders of the region's gold mining history.

Set amidst the biggest spa and springs complex in Australia, the small towns of Daylesford, Hepburn and Hepburn Springs adjoin one another.

Daylesford

	Daylesford has become the place to see and be seen. It attracts a wide variety of people, artists and artisans. It has many historic buildings and its popularity with city refugees has spawned a variety of tempting cafes and many interesting retail enterprises from antiques to gourmet bread. There is a picturesque lake on the edge of the town, perfect for a gentle stroll after a delicious lunch. The deservedly famous Lake House Restaurant overlooks the lake. Other attractions in and around Daylesford include the public gardens of Wombat Park, the Convent Gallery and Lavandula Lavender Farm.

Hepburn Springs

Hepburn Springs has much to offer to soothe and relax a body, suffering from the effects of our hectic pace of life. There is a pool and spa complex with health-giving baths, a salt bath and a floatation tank. Professionals provide therapeutic massages. Anyone can sample the various mineral springs, each with its own often strange and distinctive taste, but they all contain beneficial micro-nutrients. And if mineral water is not to your taste, visit one of more than twenty picturesque wineries in the region.

Macedon Ranges & Mt Macedon

A cool climate, elevation, rich soils and experienced winemakers combine to produce a wide range of rich reds, crisp whites and the classic sparkling "Macedon". The region's wines are gaining increasing recognition overseas and have gained many awards and trophies in Australia.

The Macedon Ranges are noted for their grand residences and magnificent gardens which are open to the public in April when they are at their best. A visit to the region is rewarding at any time of the year with alfresco dining in summer and dinner by an open fire during the blaze of autumn colours. Accommodation ranges from country retreats to spa resorts and wineries, luxury bed and breakfasts and secluded cottages.

The natural beauty of the ranges landscape is quite breathtaking. Ancient boulders, rocky outcrops, mountains and forests are interspersed with farmland and wineries. Trentham Falls at 32 metres is the highest single-drop waterfall in Australia. The mysterious Hanging Rock, a long dormant volcano with its fascinating geological structures, featured in the haunting film classic "Picnic at Hanging Rock". Take a walk in the famous Lederderg Gorge cut 300 metres into the sandstone and split by the Lederderg River.

If your interests incline to more organised activities, there is always golf, tennis, cricket in summer, horse races and even trail riding for those slightly more adventurous.