Jewels in the Crown
There are 2 towns side by side in the Central Highlands of Victoria which are truly the Jewels In The Crown of the this part of Victoria. They were known as Jim Crow during the Gold rush of the 1850's, and when the Swiss-Italian miners realised that there was something really special about this area, they had some of the gold mining stopped to protect something just as precious as the gold.
Today these towns are known as Daylesford/Hepburn Springs, and what makes them standout from other towns, is what the Swiss-Italians found and protected - Mineral Water. Daylesford/Hepburn Springs region has more Mineral Springs than anywhere else in Australia, they are truly the Spa Centre of Victoria - real favourites for weekend getaways, even if you dont indulge in a spa treatment, there are plenty of beautiful walks , a fabulous foodie scene and a relaxed and irresistible arty vibe.
Golden Nugget Discovery Tours has Daylesford/Hepburn Springs covered with walks and tours of Daylesford and the Spa Country.
For Walks, come with us on the Goldfields Track, a walking track that goes from Ballarat to Bendigo, but cuts through the forests and around the lakes and creeks of Daylesford/Hepburn Springs, offering stunning views of Lake Daylesford and the surrounding creeks and tall eucalyptus forests full of the chatter of native birds.
Our Driving tours take in Daylesford/Hepburn Springs and surrounding Spa Country, There would be something to soothe everyone's tastes, from Art, Nature, Lakes, Waterfalls, Food/Wine, Botanical Gardens, or laying in a Bathe of Mineral Water, Check out our Daylesford Tours section on the website.
