Lake Daylesford
The Daylesford Lake is not a natural body of water but rather a man made lake having been originally gold diggings until exhausted and then an extensive Chinese Market Garden with Chinese village, Joss House and store. In 1883 it was envisaged to turn the area into a lake and construction finally began in 1927.
Lake Jubilee
You can spend hundreds of dollars on accommodation for views of the lake in Daylesford or you can go around the corner to Lake Jubilee pitch a tent or take your van for next to nothing. Even if you hire a cabin it's dirt cheap for the view. Jubilee Lake offers canoe hire, has a milkbar for essentials, playground for the kids, and hiking that goes for kilometres.
Daylesford Sunday Market
The Daylesford Sunday Market is located in Raglan Street just around the corner from the main street which is Vincent Street. This is a very busy market that operates every Sunday from 9 a.m. to around 3 p.m. The parking gets very full so you may want to get there early. Parking in one of the side streets is fine and the walk is easy.
Daylesford Spa Country Railway
Daylesford Spa Country Railway offers rides through the beautiful scenic countryside and forest of the Central Highlands, to the highest operating railway station in Victoria in heritage restored trains. Return tickets for the one-hour trip to Bullarto cost $8 for adults ($7 concession), $6 for school-age children, and $20 for families.
The Convent Gallery
Three stories of art, jewelry and collectables. Surrounded by manicured gardens and housed within the original convent (plus some extensions) this is one place I recommend to all visitors of Daylesford. Cafe and Bar as well.
Cnr Daly and Hill Streets  Daylesford Phone 03 5348 3211
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