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Daylesford and Hepburn Springs Highlights Tour
Highlights
- Explore the vibrant Vincent Street, where eclectic shops offer organic produce and unique antiques for a true local experience.
- Relax in the serene Hepburn Springs, renowned for its iconic bathhouse and mineral springs, promoting rejuvenation and wellness.
- Wander through Lavendula Swiss-Italian lavender farm, immersing yourself in fragrant gardens and enjoying a delightful café experience.
- Discover the rich history of the gold rush era at heritage sites, enriching your understanding of this charming region.
The Daylesford and Hepburn Springs Highlights tour lets you experience the sensual, spirited and effortlessly stylish Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, which are the jewels in the crown of the Spa Country.
With its bustling main thoroughfare, Vincent Street is full of eclectic shops, you will find everything here from organic vegetables to antiques and art galleries as well as lots of foodie places to eat.
Daylesford’s twin spa village is Hepburn Springs, this serene little village is famous for the Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa, and iconic Mineral Springs reserve.
Come and experience the Swiss-Italian culture of the early settlers at Lavendula Swiss-Italian lavender farm, wander amongst the gardens and buildings of the farm, or maybe a coffee at the cafe.
If you wish to see Daylesford and Hepburn Springs this full day tour takes in the iconic places of both towns, visiting heritage/historic buildings, gardens, waterfalls, lakes, Convent, Bromley & Co, Stoney Creek Art galleries and locations of the 1850’s gold rush and mineral springs reserves.
Itinerary highlights
Convent Gallery
The Convent has been converted into an amazing Art Gallery, not to be missed if visiting Daylesford.
Hepburn Springs Mineral Springs Reserve
The Hepburn Springs Mineral Springs Reserve is famous for the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa.
Come with us and taste the Mineral Waters from the various mineral springs that dot the reserve,
Sailors Waterfalls & Mineral Springs
Close to Daylesford is the Sailors waterfalls and mineral water springs.
Come with us and see the water tumbling over an ancient lava flow and falling into the valley below.
Taste the naturally carbonated mineral water from the nearby mineral springs.
Tour details
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Available from 21 January 2026 to 31 December 2026
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Operation information
Golden Nugget Discovery Tours
Golden Nugget Discovery Tours is a leading Victorian Ecotourism tour operator, we conduct small group nature, sightseeing, heritage and wine tours.
It’s the ideal way for couples, small groups and individual travellers to experience the many regions of Victoria, such as Goldfields, Great Ocean Road, Grampians, Daylesford and Spa country, Murray region, Southwestern coast, Victorian Volcanic Plains plus the Pyrenees and Southern Grampians wine region.
Relive the history and heritage of the gold rush as you visit Ballarat and Bendigo.
Walk with your eco-guide along the Goldfields track to discover wild nature and gold rush relics.
See the rainforests, tall cliffs and 12 Apostles coastal scenery of the Great Ocean Road and the wide wilderness beaches of the Southern Ocean south-west.
Experience the nature of the Grampians with its wildflowers, kangaroos, emus, waterfalls, aboriginal rock art and wonderful views.
Discover Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and the Spa region. This region is famous for its mineral springs and spas.
Experience the Murray River region, with an eco river cruise, National park visits and river ferry boat history at Echuca and Swan Hill.
Travel the Silo Art Trail of the Wimmera Mallee, stopping at the many murals painted on the old grain silos.
The Pyrenees and Southern Grampians wine regions make some of the finest wines in Victoria. Taste the fine wines and food of both regions.
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Accreditations
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ATEC Tourism Trade Ready
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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