Guidebook for Dry Diggings
Food Scene
Chocolate Mill
5451 Midland HwyOur closest cafe and very yummy handmade chocolates
Good pub food and wine with a buzzing atmosphere. No reservations.
91 locals recommend
Farmers Arms Hotel Daylesford
1 East StGood pub food and wine with a buzzing atmosphere. No reservations.
The Grande
1 Church AveFabulous food, live music and cabaret.
Stunning asian inspired food. This is a hatted restaurant which is worth the bit extra. Reservations a must.
53 locals recommend
Sakana Restaurant
1 Camp StStunning asian inspired food. This is a hatted restaurant which is worth the bit extra. Reservations a must.
Great location in the Botanic Gardens, fabulous brekkie and lunch. Lake House's other eaterie!
39 locals recommend
Wombat Hill House
off Central Springs RoadGreat location in the Botanic Gardens, fabulous brekkie and lunch. Lake House's other eaterie!
Larder Daylesford
57A Vincent StGreat coffee!
Blue Bean Love Restaurant
115 Main Rdlive music, good coffee and comfortable atmosphere
Boathouse Daylesford
2 Leggatt StAmazing location right on the lake
Mercato @ Daylesford
32 Raglan StLovely fine dining
Beautiful location set amongst the lavender over looking a little lake. Lovely food.
33 locals recommend
Sault Restaurant Daylesford
2349 Ballan-Daylesford RdBeautiful location set amongst the lavender over looking a little lake. Lovely food.
Great wine tastings and a fabulous spot for a homecooked basic lunch - all wood fired slow cooked meats. Not great for vegetarians.
42 locals recommend
Passing Clouds Winery
30 Roddas LnGreat wine tastings and a fabulous spot for a homecooked basic lunch - all wood fired slow cooked meats. Not great for vegetarians.
Moss and Burrows
22 Raglan StLunch, coffee and a bit of shopping. Small and cute.
Red Nonna
3 Howe StDown to earth cafe with homecooked meals.
Breakfast & Beer
117 Vincent StGreat food and a huge range of boutique beers
Drinks & Nightlife
Horvats is renowned for a good venue with his own wine by the glass and a range of cocktails. Live music on some nights
19 locals recommend
Spa Bar
22 Howe StHorvats is renowned for a good venue with his own wine by the glass and a range of cocktails. Live music on some nights
Homegrown country pub with a happy atmosphere and good pub meals.
8 locals recommend
The Old Hepburn Hotel
236 Main RdHomegrown country pub with a happy atmosphere and good pub meals.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous restored Swiss Italian stone farm surrounded by lavender and stunning gardens. Farm animals for the kids and a lovely cafe for lunch. Keep an eye out for Harvest festivals.
80 locals recommend
Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm
350 Hepburn-Newstead RdGorgeous restored Swiss Italian stone farm surrounded by lavender and stunning gardens. Farm animals for the kids and a lovely cafe for lunch. Keep an eye out for Harvest festivals.
Arts & Culture
Lovely historic Convent building beautiful restored with landscaped gardens, art gallery and store and cafe. A popular spot for weddings.
102 locals recommend
The Convent, Daylesford
7 Daly StLovely historic Convent building beautiful restored with landscaped gardens, art gallery and store and cafe. A popular spot for weddings.
Parks & Nature
Trentham Falls , Coliban River
Trentham Scenic Reserve RoadLovely waterfalls
Gorgeous lake set amongst the trees. Great space for the kids and fishing
21 locals recommend
Jubilee Lake
Gorgeous lake set amongst the trees. Great space for the kids and fishing
Shopping
Portal 108
108 Main RdEclectic mix of funky clothes, homewares and accessories.
Bokeh
66 Vincent StStunning collection of ceramics, jewellery and creative objects
The Mill Markets
105 Central Springs RdIndoor market of old wares and curios. You can loose yourself for hours!
Essentials
Hepburn General Store
102 Main RdOld fashion store with coffee, food and lollies!
Good fresh food and groceries including bulk deli items.
34 locals recommend
Tonna's Fruit & Vegetables
141 Vincent StGood fresh food and groceries including bulk deli items.
Relaxing massage, facials and other services like nails and waxing
8 locals recommend
EKO Spa Daylesford
1 Camp StRelaxing massage, facials and other services like nails and waxing
Quiet space for massage and spa. Margaret and Leanne are very experienced massage therapists.
Queensberry Studio
23 Queensberry StQuiet space for massage and spa. Margaret and Leanne are very experienced massage therapists.
Shakti Massage - Daylesford
1 Rosella LnQuiet and small massage for 1 or 2 people at a time.
Relaxing space for massage, spa, saunas, facials and a lovely hot infinity pool
9 locals recommend
Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel
124 Main RdRelaxing space for massage, spa, saunas, facials and a lovely hot infinity pool
Relaxing space for massage, spas, facials and a new Turkish sauna
79 locals recommend
Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
Mineral Springs Reserve RoadRelaxing space for massage, spas, facials and a new Turkish sauna