Daylesford is the perfect spot for a weekend getaway

Situated just over 90 minutes drive from Melbourne, the town of Daylesford is the perfect place if you need a short break away from city life. Daylesford focuses on all kinds of day spas together with stunning landscapes of trickling springs and lush trees to get you feeling relaxed and rested. So if you are in need of some rest and relaxation a weekend or even a week in Daylesford will probably be just what you need.

Daylesford is renowned for having among the top spa bodywork therapists in all Australia. Whether you are looking for a rejuvenating facial, hydrotherapy bath, a deep tissue massage—or all three—you’re sure to get what you need at one of the areas various resorts. Such as, the Peppers Spring Retreat & Spa offers guests rooms with private spas, outdoor decks, and even champagne and a massage upon arrival! If you prefer a shorter session, try the Daylesford Day Spa, which offers unique services including a chocolate mud wrap and herbal hot oil massage.

Daylesford dining is just as luxurious as the spa treatments. Even though the town is small, there are various alternatives offered from modern Australian cuisine to Moroccan fare. Try the Lake House Restaurant for romantic open-air seating and enjoy a duo of kingfish and a light peach trifle for dessert. For a heartier meal, the Farmers Arms Hotel offers house-aged beef and spiced lamb that pair perfectly with a bottle of Australian red wine.

On Sundays make your way over to Raglan Street for an outdoor market offering fresh veggies, homemade cakes and treasures you never knew you existed. Open seven days a week the Mill Market is a antiques collector’s dream. With over 50.000 items and 80,000 square feet, anyone searching for a few memorabilia will be sure to find something to take home. There's even a café on site to keep you filled with energizing caffeine!

Following a morning of shopping, wander through the flora of The Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens among Victoria’s finest regional botanic gardens (admission is free). Here you’ll have time to relax and release some of those city stresses. So let Daylesford do what it does best-give your body and mind the rest and pampering you desire.