One of the historic gardens and nurseries managed by the conservation-focused Diggers Garden and Environment Trust, this flower-filled garden in Blackwood is centred on an 1860s sandstone cottage that houses a cafe serving food made with produce grown on-site. The cafe is free to visit and opens Thursdays to Mondays from 10am to 4pm. There are also six on-site glamping tents (d $235-295; www.gardenbedsglamping.com.au) that share a bathroom and camp kitchen.


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1. Trentham Falls

7.64 MILES

Just a short drive from Trentham, this is one of Victoria's highest single-drop waterfalls. Situated in Coliban River Scenic Reserve, it cascades 32m over…

2. Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens

12.02 MILES

Oak, pine and cypress trees fill these beautiful 19th-century botanic gardens planted on the summit of the extinct volcano. Panoramic views over the…

3. Wombat Flat Mineral Spring

12.15 MILES

On the banks of Lake Daylesford, this is the most easily accessible natural spring in town. There's a pump to sample its mineral-rich water, but be warned…

4. Convent Gallery

12.22 MILES

Surrounded by pretty, flower-filled gardens, the 19th-century Holy Cross Convent on Wombat Hill now functions as an art gallery. Its Bad Habits Café and a…

5. Daylesford Museum

12.33 MILES

In the 1890 Technical School Building located next to the visitor centre, this volunteer-staffed museum houses local historical-society memorabilia and…

6. Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve

13.9 MILES

Located in Hepburn Springs, this 30-hectare nature reserve is known for its historic bathhouse and is home to the Soda, Sulphur, Locano, Wyuna and Argyle…

7. Jacksons Lookout

14.09 MILES

Views of the surrounding countryside can be enjoyed from this lookout within Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve.

8. Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm

17.27 MILES

Drop by this scenic Swiss-Italian farm to visit its gardens full of produce, watch the farm animals, take a stroll between lavender bushes and stay for…