Lake Daylesford
Highlights
- Explore the 2.8-kilometre Peace Mile Walk, enjoying scenic views and fresh air around Lake Daylesford.
- Spot local wildlife, including ducks and birds, while the kids enjoy the waterside playground.
- Unwind at the small beach area during summer, perfect for paddling and relaxing by the water.
- Savour a meal at the Boathouse Restaurant or grab a coffee from Walters 3460 cafe after your visit.
Lake Daylesford is the heart and soul of the Daylesford township. Situated just a short distance from the town centre, it’s a lovely spot to while away an hour or two and offers something to entertain everyone. Children will love bird spotting, watching the resident ducks, and the waterside playground. There’s also a small beach area suitable for paddling in summer.
Visitors of all ages will enjoy doing the Peace Mile Walk around the circumference of the lake. This compacted gravel track covers 2.8 kilometres and takes approximately 40 minutes to complete. Extend your walk by doing a section of the Goldfields Track between Lake Daylesford and Twin Bridges. Follow the signs from the spillway down to Central Springs Reserve and continue along Wombat Creek.
Afterwards, make use of the barbeque facilities, grab a coffee and light lunch from Walters 3460 cafe, or settle in for a more substantial meal at the Boathouse Restaurant.
Don’t forget to taste the famous mineral water at Wombat Flat Mineral Spring and Central Springs Reserve.
Lake Daylesford is a manmade lake and was designed by Walter Burley Griffin. Originally a series of gold diggings, construction of the lake as you see it today began in 1927 and it continues to be used for many recreational activities.
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- Wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height).
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
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