Daylesford

Nature · Wine Country · Relaxed · Good for couples and solo travellers

One of ambleo's Nature spots - loved by travellers planning their next weekend away.

How others planned their weekend here

Morning: Lake Daylesford - A small lake a few minutes walk from the main street, ringed by a flat loop track. The path passes the boathouse and the mineral spring taps at Central Spring and Wombat Flat, where you can taste the sparkling groundwater the region is known for.
Lunch: Bistro Terroir - Bistro Terroir is a stylish neighbourhood French bistro in the heart of Daylesford, known for seasonal French cooking, carefully chosen wines and a warm, intimate atmosphere. Chef-owner Matthew Carnell brings fine-dining experience to a relaxed setting, with dishes inspired by the seasons and local produce. It feels like the sort of place to linger over a long lunch or dinner, share good food and wine, and enjoy a little taste of France in the country.
Afternoon: Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens - Hillside gardens planted on an extinct volcano above the town, with old conifers, oaks and shaded lawns to walk through. The Pioneer Memorial Tower at the top opened in 1938 and is 80 steps up for a view across the district.

The Farmers Arms Daylesford - Step into The Farmers Arms, Daylesford's oldest pub, where more than 160 years of history meets the relaxed warmth of a country gathering place. Established in 1857, it’s the kind of pub where you can settle in for a long lunch, share a drink in the beer garden, or simply enjoy good food and good company. With seasonal dishes inspired by local produce, cosy heritage interiors and a welcoming country atmosphere, The Farmers Arms captures the easygoing spirit of Daylesford beautifully. Come for the food, stay for the stories, and leave feeling like a local.
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