Hepburn Lagoon Trail Rides, Silver Brumby Trails and Boomerang Horse Riding all offer a range of bushland trail rides.

www.hepburnlagoonrides.com.au
www.silverbrumbytrails.com
www.boomerangranch.com.au

Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens & Tower Hill Memorial

Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens & Tower Hill Memorial

Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens & Tower Hill Memorial

En route Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens & Tower Hill Memorial

Described as ‘the most beautiful gallery in Australia’, the Covent Gallery offers gift shop, gallery and casual dining in an historic old convent. A great place for morning/afternoon tea or light lunch and view fabulous and constantly changing exhibitions of unique artworks by local, national and international artists.

www.conventgallery.com.au

Bad Habits Cafe’ at the Convent Gallery

Both these scenic lakes offer scenic walking tracks and picnic spots. There is also a range of water activities including kayak and paddle boat hire.

At Amazing Mill Markets you will find a selection of vintage clothes, vintage furniture, collectables, antiques, memorabilia, home decor, fine china, art, glass, coins, jewellery, books and records to name a few things. Located at 105 Central Springs Road, Daylesford, open 10am to 6pm, 7 days a week.

www.millmarkets.com.au/daylesford

One of many Spa Centre and retreats in close proximity, the historic Hepburn Springs’ Bathhouse, has been providing traditional wellness bathing since 1895. Drawing mineral rich waters directly from the natural source, this iconic bathhouse reconnects you with an array of mineral wellness experiences including indulgent 100% pure private mineral baths and a selection of specifically designed wellness packages.

www.hepburnbathhouse.com

Daylesford Cider Company produces a range of ciders made using the 17 varieties of English-heritage listed apples we grow organically on the farm just outside Daylesford.

The cellar-door is open 7 days a week serving our range of ciders to drink in or take home, as well as local and regional beers, wines, & soft drinks.

Lunch is available Friday Saturday Sunday & Monday offering a modest menu to accompany a cider or two. The menu changes almost weekly, so please get in touch to see what is on during your visit. Bookings are strongly recommended on weekends.

www.daylesfordcider.com.au

Every Sunday the Daylesford Spa country railway offers heritage train rides through the beautiful scenic countryside and forest of the Central Highlands, to the highest operating railway station in Victoria. The return journey along the top of the range traverses open farmland and thick forest, passing the sites of ancient volcanos and little communities established in the gold rush era.

You can board the train in Daylesford or flag it to stop at our own station here at Musk.

Once a month, The Silver Streak runs. This catered service has operated continuously on the first Saturday of the month for over 15 years. Thousands of guests have enjoyed the delights of a journey through the local forests aboard our 1970s Diesel Rail Car, accompanied by delicious finger food, drinks of your choice and live music by Travelling Concessions.

See www.dscr.com.au for details.

Bad Habits Cafe’ at the Convent Gallery

Convent Gallery

Once at Musk Farm, “Boy with the Thorn” was a sculpture which Stuart Rattle had chosen for one of the 14 garden rooms. After his passing his family donated it to Friends of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens.

Locals and visitors have been enjoying the panoramic views and beautiful surrounds of the Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens since the 1860s. Perched high on the summit of an extinct volcano, it's the perfect spot for a picnic. Climb the Pioneers Lookout Tower for uninterrupted views of Daylesford town and surrounds, take in the colour and magnificent floral charms of Begonia House, or get a taste for local legend Alla Wolf-Tasker's cuisine at the Wombat Hill House cafe.

View when leaving Wombat Hill botanic gardens

Daylesford township

Great for a lake-side luncheon, this restaurant is often mistaken for a cafe from the outside, but it’s not the place to go if you’re chasing just a coffee. To dine by the lake make a booking for dinner or you can simply walk in for lunch.

www.boathousedaylesford.com.au/

Here is your lakeside coffee stop, with a range of secondhand books and a sweet little menu can have you lose track of time right by the lake.

www.bookbarndaylesford.com/

This little station stop is at our neighbours vineyard (Passing Clouds winery mentioned in a prior post), a 300m walk from Musk Farm. Musk Farm also has a dedicated stop (unsheltered but of course even closer than this one) on the tourism rail line. Every Sunday the Daylesford Spa country railway offers heritage train rides through the beautiful scenic countryside and forest of the Central Highlands, to the highest operating railway station in Victoria. The return journey along the top of the range traverses open farmland and thick forest, passing the sites of ancient volcanos and little communities established in the gold rush era.

You can board the train in Daylesford or flag it to stop at our own station here at Musk.

Once a month, The Silver Streak runs. This catered service has operated continuously on the first Saturday of the month for over 15 years. Thousands of guests have enjoyed the delights of a journey through the local forests aboard our 1970s Diesel Rail Car, accompanied by delicious finger food, drinks of your choice and live music by Travelling Concessions

See www.dscr.com.au for details.

Perfect for tastings or lunch. Only a 300 meter wander from Musk Farm’s doorstep, the winery also (like Musk Farm) has its own dedicated train stop. Enjoy great local wines and a fabulous “feed me” lunch.

Open for tastings 7 days a week. Lunch, Friday – Monday bookings essential. Ph 5348 5550 or see www.passingclouds.com.au

Ten minutes north of Daylesford, Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm is nestled amongst the rolling hills of Shepherds Flat. One of Victoria’s most important rural properties, Lavandula boasts European style gardens planted out to frame and meander around the original 1850 stone buildings. Productive vegetable and herb gardens supply the café, La Trattoria, where guests can dine inside or out in the gardens. The vast lavender garden provides quality materials for the creation of farm-made body lotions, room mists, insecticides and essential oil.

www.lavandula.com.au

Only 20 kms from Musk is the quaint rural village of Trentham with it’s interesting shops and fabulous gourmet restaurants. There’s also the small falls near Trentham, just north of the town. Visit: www.visithepburnshire.com.au/trentham

An ancient, extinct volcano Mount Franklin offers beautiful vistas of the surrounding countryside. The short drive down into the crater opens to a unique picnic and camping spot. You can find out more about this site on the Parks Victoria website: www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/hepburn-r.p/things-to-do/mt-franklin-reserve

Daylesford and Musk are surrounded by many bush walking racks and natural springs to explore. http://www.daylesforddelights.com/mineral-springs.html

Set on the shores of Daylesford Lake Alla Wolf-Tasker’s famous two hatted restaurant is only a short 7-minute drive away and provides the perfect place for that special lunch or dinner. Alternatively visit the Salus Spa or book a class at the Cooking School.

www.lakehouse.com.au