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Daylesford-Hepburn Springs

These two former gold mining townships now comprise Australia’s spa capital.
Hepburn Springs is the main centre for mineral springs and is home to the historic spa building.


Five kilometres away, Daylesford, the larger of the two townships, is the home to an unusually large number of grand old buildings considering the town’s small size. The two townships are surrounded by Hepburn Regional Park that has many hiking trails to mineral springs and disused gold mines. The twin towns make a good stop if you’re driving between Ballarat and Bendigo.

Practical Information

Daylesford Visitor Information Centre

98 Vincent Street, Daylesford
Tel (03) 5321 6123
Website www.visitdaylesford.com.au
Open 9am-5pm daily

Coming & Going

V/line (tel 13 22 32) buses connect Daylesford with Ballarat, Bendigo, Creswick and Woodend. Buses stop on Bridport Street opposite the fire station.

Hostel Accommodation

Wildwood YHA

42 Main Road, Hepburn Springs
Tel (03) 5348 4435