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

65 Main creates Hepburn Springs Accommodation packages and Daylesford experiences including hens weekends, honeymoons & romantic Daylesford getaways and accommodation for group getaways in Daylesford plus so much more...