Go FREE
Its true, some of the best things in life are FREE. A hug, a kiss, a smile, a breath of fresh air or a simple fond memory. Often with a bit of thought and effort, a romantic or fun filled moments dont have to cost a cent. READ ON....
COMPLETELY FREE
- Walk through Hepburn State Forest onto Mineral Springs Reserve via Hepburn Pool (on forest edge)
- Explore various Mineral Springs ie Locarno Springs, Soda Springs, Sulphur Springs, Argyle Springs
- Bushwalk via many tracks ie Tipperary Track, Blow Hole
- Cycle along Great Dividing Range, ride to Smeaton or Black Duck Pub or Glenlyon Store
- Walk along Foreshore or Swim in Lake Daylesford or Jubilee Lake
- Feed the duck/swans at Lake Daylesford
- Climb Lookout Towers ie Jacksons or Botanical
- Enjoy watching wild flowers, wild life, scenic views. Mob of kangaroos at Hepburn Springs Golf Course
- Join the gang at the local Laughing Club
- Chat to the volunteers at the Visitors Information Centre
- Listen to buskers in the street or live music at Glenlyon Store (check Sunday programs)
- Lay on a rug looking at the sky with someone you love
- Indulge with daily window shopping in the multi-tude of shops in the shire
- Have a sip of complimentry wine at a boutique winery or cellar door
- Visit the two nearby waterfalls ie Sailors Falls and Trentham Falls (largest single drop waterfall in Victoria)
- Discover the many farmgates in the region ie Istra Smallgoods, Fernleigh Farm, Berry Farms, Olive Oil etc
- Browse the Secret Garden Nursury, Art Galleries, Wood Shed, Timber Benders etc
- Gaze at the bright stars and milky way when the sun has gone to bed
- Walk through the Mill Market (open 7 days), Sunday Market (every Sunday), Farmers Market (every month)
- Taste honey at Des O'Tooles Honey Stall near Jubilee Lake
ALMOST FREE
- Grab a lite snack (ie fish & chips, sandwich, salad) and find a quiet picnic spot in the forest, at the lake, on a deck
- Read a newspaper with a latte in a cafe
- Roam the gounds of iconic Convent Gallery and Lavandula Lavender Farm (small entry fee applies)
- Purchase some handmade treats at Hepburn General Store
- Munch on a home-style pie for lunch
- Indulge at the ice cream parlour
