Guidebook for Barrys Reef
Food Scene
Historic town of Trentham is only a 10 minute drive from the house. Galleries, homewares and clothing stores, restaurants, bars, coffee shops and the famous Red Beards Bakery.
27 locals recommend
Trentham
Historic town of Trentham is only a 10 minute drive from the house. Galleries, homewares and clothing stores, restaurants, bars, coffee shops and the famous Red Beards Bakery.
A wealth of open spaces with continuous parklands that hug Jacksons Creek for bikeriding or walking. Kids will enjoy the adventure playground & adults a selection of excellent cool climate wineries
Gisborne
A wealth of open spaces with continuous parklands that hug Jacksons Creek for bikeriding or walking. Kids will enjoy the adventure playground & adults a selection of excellent cool climate wineries
In the heart of Trentham, just one hour from Melbourne, The Cosmopolitan Hotel showcases the finest local and regional produce, wine, craft beer and cider.
31 locals recommend
The Cosmopolitan Hotel
21 High StIn the heart of Trentham, just one hour from Melbourne, The Cosmopolitan Hotel showcases the finest local and regional produce, wine, craft beer and cider.
Arts & Culture
These 2 spa towns represent the ultimate in indulgence & relaxation. A place to unwind, pamper yourself, indulge your senses, or simply enjoy an enticing menu of natural attractions - a great day trip
61 locals recommend
Daylesford
These 2 spa towns represent the ultimate in indulgence & relaxation. A place to unwind, pamper yourself, indulge your senses, or simply enjoy an enticing menu of natural attractions - a great day trip
Sightseeing
A beautiful town only 30 minutes away within the surrounds of Mount Macedon and Hanging Rock.
18 locals recommend
Woodend
A beautiful town only 30 minutes away within the surrounds of Mount Macedon and Hanging Rock.
Explore the Lerderderg Heritage River Walk as well as many other tracks and mapped trails which run through the Forest.
Lerderderg
Explore the Lerderderg Heritage River Walk as well as many other tracks and mapped trails which run through the Forest.
Victoria’s highest single drop waterfall – a 32-metre drop over basalt column
81 locals recommend
Trentham Falls , Coliban River
Trentham Scenic Reserve RoadVictoria’s highest single drop waterfall – a 32-metre drop over basalt column
With a unique character forged on the wealth of the goldrush, today Kyneton is a rural hub with a creative and gastronomic focus on the diverse and evolving Piper Street precinct.
20 locals recommend
Kyneton
With a unique character forged on the wealth of the goldrush, today Kyneton is a rural hub with a creative and gastronomic focus on the diverse and evolving Piper Street precinct.
The Gardens are situated on the banks of the Campaspe River between the railway station and the centre of the town.
13 locals recommend
Kyneton Botanic Gardens
Mollison StreetThe Gardens are situated on the banks of the Campaspe River between the railway station and the centre of the town.
Lyonville Springs offers the chance to sample some of the
best mineral water the district has to offer. The site is
located in a peaceful bush setting and has picnic tables,
barbeques and toilets.
Lyonville
Lyonville Springs offers the chance to sample some of the
best mineral water the district has to offer. The site is
located in a peaceful bush setting and has picnic tables,
barbeques and toilets.
The Wombat State Forest Drive is approximately 65
km and will take a full day to complete if you wish to
include a walk and explore the towns along the way.
Wombat Creek Road
Wombat Creek RoadThe Wombat State Forest Drive is approximately 65
km and will take a full day to complete if you wish to
include a walk and explore the towns along the way.
Mount Macedon forms the southern end of Victoria's Great Dividing Range. Rising to 1000 metres, it is the most prominent feature of the Macedon Ranges.
Macedon Ranges
Mount Macedon forms the southern end of Victoria's Great Dividing Range. Rising to 1000 metres, it is the most prominent feature of the Macedon Ranges.
Historic stone buildings, glimpses of Mount Macedon at every corner, boutique cellar doors, fresh farm produce, boutique shops, exquisite gardens, galleries, restaurants & cafes serving local produce
Macedon
Historic stone buildings, glimpses of Mount Macedon at every corner, boutique cellar doors, fresh farm produce, boutique shops, exquisite gardens, galleries, restaurants & cafes serving local produce
Setting for Joan Lindsay's popular 1967 novel. A rare volcanic formation, it was once a reputed refuge for bushrangers, now a colorful host of popular horse races and other events
76 locals recommend
Hanging Rock Reserve
139 S Rock RdSetting for Joan Lindsay's popular 1967 novel. A rare volcanic formation, it was once a reputed refuge for bushrangers, now a colorful host of popular horse races and other events
Break from the city and visit Lancefield to discover a tiny but vibrant arts scene, eclectic antiques, fresh produce, and award-winning regional wineries.
7 locals recommend
Lancefield
Break from the city and visit Lancefield to discover a tiny but vibrant arts scene, eclectic antiques, fresh produce, and award-winning regional wineries.
Base a visit to Malmsbury around the historic railway viaduct and encounter a beautiful streetscape of numerous National Trust buildings that invoke the mid-nineteenth century diggers service centre.
Malmsbury
Base a visit to Malmsbury around the historic railway viaduct and encounter a beautiful streetscape of numerous National Trust buildings that invoke the mid-nineteenth century diggers service centre.
One of the villages closest to Melbourne, the little hamlet of Riddells creek offers historic architecture and a relaxed country attitude.
Riddells Creek
One of the villages closest to Melbourne, the little hamlet of Riddells creek offers historic architecture and a relaxed country attitude.
Visit picturesque Romsey on an extravagant wine tour around the Macedon Ranges for country fare, historic streetscapes, and regional boutiques.
Romsey
Visit picturesque Romsey on an extravagant wine tour around the Macedon Ranges for country fare, historic streetscapes, and regional boutiques.
Everything Else
Easy to walk and with some of the best greens in Victoria, Trentham was voted by Golf Australia magazine as one of the best-value, quality courses in Australia.
8 locals recommend
Trentham Golf Club
54 Trentham Falls RdEasy to walk and with some of the best greens in Victoria, Trentham was voted by Golf Australia magazine as one of the best-value, quality courses in Australia.
Entertainment & Activities
Our ArtDeco themed home, situated in the old gold mining town of Barrys Reef, bordering the Wombat State Forest. With an original mine across the road to explore, there's still a chance to find gold!
Barrys Reef
Our ArtDeco themed home, situated in the old gold mining town of Barrys Reef, bordering the Wombat State Forest. With an original mine across the road to explore, there's still a chance to find gold!