Daylesford & Hepburn Shire,
on your doorstep
Mineral springs, long lunches, forest walks and Sunday markets — all within an easy drive of Bellavita.
Mineral springs & day spas
The Daylesford–Hepburn region holds more than 80% of Australia's mineral springs. Soak at the historic Hepburn Bathhouse, taste the free pumps at Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve, and book a treatment in Australia's spa capital.
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Where the country food renaissance began
From the two-hatted Lake House to Kadota, Bistro Terroir, Sault among the lavender, and Cliffy's for brunch and provisions — you're spoiled for choice.
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Forest walks, lakes & waterfalls
Wombat State Forest begins at our fence line. Walk the Peace Mile around Lake Daylesford, explore Sailors Falls and Trentham Falls, and climb Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens.
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Markets, art & antiques
Sunday markets fill the historic railway station with produce, makers and antiques. Browse the Mill Markets for vintage finds and take in exhibitions around town.
A retreat for every season
Autumn
One of Victoria's best displays of red and gold foliage (Mar–May). Crisp walks, harvest menus and long lunches.
Winter
Fireside days, frosty mornings and mineral soaks. The Words in Winter festival lights up the towns.
Spring
Wildflowers through Hepburn Regional Park, lambs in the paddocks and lavender beginning at Lavandula.
Summer
Lavender in bloom, swimming at Lake Daylesford, and balmy evenings around the pizza oven.
Distances from Bellavita
Make Bellavita your base
Explore it all by day, and come home to seventy-six quiet acres by night.