Located just a short drive from Melbourne, Daylesford is renowned for its natural mineral springs, lush greenery, and serene atmosphere. It's a very trendy town with a lot of Melbourne people using it as their second home. My friend and I went here for a day in autumn and we had lots of fun.
On our way walking from town centre to the local market
It was Sunday and there was a vibrant and bustling local market at the Daylesford Railway Station that drew us. With a diverse range of stalls selling everything from handmade crafts and clothing; especially organic vegetables grown in nearby farmlands. The station is no longer running at a commuting station, however; it's operational on the weekend thanks to group of volunteers that run a train between Daylesford and a nearby station also disused but loving restored by this group of volunteers. We spent a couple of leisure hours browsing unique wares. I bought a handmade winter hat, and was quiet happy with that hehe. Rail enthusist or not this station worth checking out, especially a visit to the local market :)
Daylesford was much colder temperatures than its neighbor down south-Melbourne. It was a chilly Sunday morning however; there were a lot of locals and tourists that came to browse, shop, and socialize.
Aftermarket, we walked to the Wombat Hill Garden which wasn't far from town's centre. Wombat Hill garden is another one of the picturesque and well-maintained gardens I've seen in Australia. This is a public garden located on top of a hill, offering not only beautiful scenery but also rich natural landscape. Almost every corner displays a different type of plants and trees, highlighting the diversity of the flora.
One particular corner of a garden that caught my attention was the Rotunda surrounded by the majestic trees that seem to stand guard around it. What a beautiful view !!
We were treated to gorgeous views, fresh air, and a sense of calm. The garden adorned with different species of trees and many of them are very tall and big, particularly looking stunning in autumn colors.
This charmer of a town was not complete without a visit to Lake Daylesford. We drove there in just a few minutes from the center.
As we strolled along the banks of this serene lake, it was hard not to be enchanted by the natural beauty that surrounded us.
There were lots of families relaxing by the water's edge with a picnic basket full of goodies in such a picturesque location.
We were also told that Daylesford is known for its natural mineral springs that are believed to have healing properties and should visit The Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve for a sample.
Such a welcoming grand entrance with tall-flowing tree that all beautiful colour in autumn.
Here is a very popular place and has a range of natural mineral springs renowned for their therapeutic properties. This reserve has been a favourite among locals and tourists alike who have come here to treat various ailments and improve their overall health and wellbeing, or just spa or spoiling themselves with pamper pack.
The mineral water from the ground we tried has a more potent taste than other types of bottled mineral waters in stores. We didn't like the taste much.
It was only a day trip. It was quiet busy and everything here seemed expensive. However, one day was not enough to truly explore all that this charming town has to offer.
Do yourself a favor and check it out once in Melbourne.
