Daylesford Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Daylesford. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, this is the best tour available right now:

• Daylesford Private Wine Tours

April is one of the best months to visit Daylesford, so long as you avoid the Easter crowds. This time of year sits right in the middle of autumn, offering plenty of fall foliage to add to the town’s already pretty scenery, but also more pleasant weather compared to the hot days of summer.

There are some free activities at local attractions around Daylesford. Walking around Daylesford Lake and visiting the Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens won’t cost you a thing, while browsing at the Daylesford Sunday Market is free, unless you choose to buy something.

Yes, there are a lot of spas in Daylesford, as well as in nearby Hepburn Springs—the town is renowned for its natural mineral springs, and Daylesford has become a popular getaway from Melbourne for anyone seeking a spa and wellness weekend. Many of Daylesford’s day spas are right in the town center.

Visitors have their pick of outdoor activities around Daylesford, from kayaking on Daylesford Lake to enjoying the views from a hot air balloon over the foothills around town. Other options include Loddon Falls and the wilderness of Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park, both of which are only a short drive away.

Two of the top wineries in the Macedon Ranges are located close to Daylesford. Attwoods Wines near Glenlyon is an award-winning winery specializing in cool-climate wines, particularly pinot noir and chardonnay. Captains Creek Organic Wines is situated west of Daylesford and produces organic wines and ciders, which you can try at its on-site café.