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The first thing you notice on the approach to Daylesford is the tall eucalyptus trees lined on both sides of the road.  I have nearly always approached from the midland Highway (Ballarat - Melbourne Rd) so it has become my favorite but which ever way you come from there are winding roads with tall trees.  Daylesford has a feeling of abundance.  Even during the worst drought the lakes are full and the region has a green look to it.   

Lets be honest, if you don't like Daylesford you're just too hard to please.  Like most rural communities Daylesford is in the grip of the drought.  Fortunately recent heavy rain has given the town back it's normal hint of green and both lakes are still full.  Good news too, the mineral water is still flowing.

I have been finding it very hard to get a decent cake and coffee lately - disappointed in several towns over the last few weeks. My faith was finally restored in the main street of Daylesford, Vincent Street with a devonshire tea at Sweet Decadence. Two near perfect mineral water scones with plenty of jam and cream to put on top. Fortunately for my partner the chocolate hedgehogs were back on the menu and were superb. Accompanied by two very well made cappuccinos and a good time was had by all.

Must Try Dining

Café 3460
Surrounded by a specialist nursery Cafe 3460 houses crafts, art and photographs and other goodies as well as offering "Old favourites, new taste delights, cakes, preserves."  Take advantage of the discount lunches Tues to Thurs. Extremely good devonshire teas with good quality coffee.
12 Vincent Street      Daylesford      Phone 03 5348 3335  more on dining

Must Try Massage and Spa

Peppershell Place
One of the most inexpensive day spas in the town offering packages exclusively for two (not one, not three, just two).  Very popular with couples and mother daughter outings and you get the place entirely to yourself for the duration of your package.  You can have relaxation, shiatsu or deep tissue massage, with or without a spa.   Highly recommended, especially their specials.
49 Ingrow Lane       Daylesford       Phone 03 5348 3135  more on massage and spa

Must Try Shopping

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  more on shopping

Must Try Attraction

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.   more on attractions

 

 

 

 

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