Secret Forest Walks

Daylesford GPS-Guided Bush-Walks

Experience the beauty and seclusion of the Wombat Forest, Daylesford, using our specially programmed hand held GPS units as your guide.

No clubs or tours, just you and the company of your choice, or solo if you wish.

Choose from a selection of carefully mapped scenic bush-walks to suit your tastes and abilities, from easy 5km to challenging 15km walks.

Be immersed in lush fern gullies or tall forest, or take in high country mountain views or dramatic river gorges and waterfalls.

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Daylesford Accommodation

Tieve Tara – Mount Macedon

Escape to the enchanting Tieve Tara (Gaelic for “side of the hill”), an exquisite hillside estate nestled in the heart of Mount Macedon’s revered Golden Mile. Just a scenic 50-minute drive from Melbourne CBD and a mere 40 minutes from Melbourne Airport, this hidden gem awaits your discovery. Boasting over six acres of meticulously landscaped ornamental gardens, this private sanctuary offers a haven of tranquillity and ultimate luxury.

Pietro’s Residence at the Old Macaroni Factory

Step into a truly unforgettable piece of Hepburn Springs history at Pietro’s Residence, a beautifully restored private suite within the iconic Old Macaroni Factory. Built in 1859 by Italian political refugee brothers Pietro and Giacomo Lucini, this remarkable Palladian-style building is believed to be the oldest of its kind in Australia and remains one of the region’s most unique and historically significant stays.

Mulberry at Franklin Vale Retreat

Mulberry at Franklin Vale Retreat – Where Luxury Meets Stillness.

Tucked amidst a pristine botanical landscape, Mulberry at Franklin Vale Retreat is a private sanctuary – graceful, refined, and intimately connected to nature. Designed with timeless elegance and an unwavering attention to detail, the interiors evoke quiet luxury, with hand-selected furnishings, organic textures, and a warm, earthy palette. Panoramic bushland views frame every space, inviting the outdoors in and encouraging moments of deep exhale.

Wake to soft morning mists cascading over rolling hills or spend a languid afternoon beside the gas log fire, wrapped in stillness. Every element of your stay is crafted to slow time and elevate the senses.

Mulberry Villa exudes a sense of space and luxurious scale, on a footprint of over 100m2 with 3m cathedral ceilings surrounded by full length panoramic windows to capture breathtaking views. Mulberry’s interiors are based on a green palette, expertly curated by internationally-renowned interior designer Diane Bergeron.

Designed as a couple’s retreat, Mulberry offers a sumptuous bathroom with luxe amenities, a fully equipped kitchen, plush king bedding, and expansive indoor-outdoor living areas.

Though you’ll feel utterly secluded, Mulberry Villa lies just minutes from Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. Explore mineral springs, artisan cafés and restaurants, boutiques, spas and local galleries, before retreating to your haven in the hills.

Province Lake House

Enjoy your own private paradise on Lake Daylesford at the luxurious Province Lake House.

Here, serenity is imbued within the very foundations of this stunningly lakeside house and life can be enjoyed at any pace, offering relaxation, natural connection and culinary adventure in equal measure.

Province Lake House accommodates up to 10 guests across 5 luxurious bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. With direct access to Lake Daylesford and just a short walking distance to the heart of town, it’s hard to find a better property for location, comfort and style.

Venice – Clifftop at Hepburn

Clifftop at Hepburn offers guests an accommodation experience like no other. Perched on the side of the cliff tops in beautiful Hepburn overlooking the gorge below, these award winning 5 star architecturally designed villas are the height of luxury and indulgence.

Offering breathtaking views of the mountainside and bushland below from floor-to-ceiling windows and incredible glass floors, Clifftop at Hepburn will indulge the senses and transport you to a world of opulence. Each stunning villa is complete with all the creature comforts and enhanced with luxurious extras.

Named after the world’s most romantic cities – Paris, Venice, Vienna and Rome – these unique and luxurious shipping container villas are the ultimate romantic couples retreat.

Kangaroo Creek Estate Daylesford

Discover Kangaroo Creek Estate – a nature lover’s paradise where luxury meets the great outdoors on 10 acres of serene bushland, this newly refurbished house promises a tranquil retreat with all the comforts you desire for an unforgettable holiday.

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