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The destination wedding is a growing phenomenon. The Central Highlands area is an enviable destination for couples that want to celebrate their wedding day in beautiful, natural surroundings. Also, the region is also blessed with many high quality services that can provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s much more than just tying the knot. Accommodation, spas, restaurants and entertainment are all an equal part of the package. The Wedding Tree provides information on all of these categories so couples can easily access information in one location.
The Central Highlands of Victoria includes the shire of Hepburn and most notably the towns of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, as well as Clunes, Creswick and Trentham. The Macedon Shire features the towns of Woodend, the leafy Mt Macedon, Lancefield and Kyneton. Further north on the way to Bendigo is Castlemaine and Maldon. Finally westward is the city of Ballarat.
Daylesford and Hepburn Springs are popular destinations for weddings and celebrations. 90 minutes from Melbourne, the area boasts the highest concentration of mineral springs in Australia, and alongside that an impressive variety of therapists, holistic health services and spas that continue the region’s long tradition as a place of healing.
Some of the high quality tourism attractions include the Convent Gallery, Lake House Restaurant, Peppers Springs Retreat and Lavendula Lavender farm.
Locally grown produce and a growing wine industry is embraced by a number of these venues, ensuring the area’s reputation as a gourmet destination. Cafes abound, with local weekend markets providing endless opportunity for fossicking, tasting and taking home.
You will often see couples on their wedding days enjoying the beauty of the town’s lakes, Jubilee Lake and Lake Daylesford. Also magnificent is Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens where planting commenced in 1861.
And we can’t forget the people. A thriving arts community draws inspiration from the natural beauty of the area and its period character. Throughout the year there are a number of festivals highlighting the regional specialities, such as the Swiss-Italian Festa, but also the arts in general with the Daylesford Foto Biennale and Words in Winter. Then for sheer fun there’s the internationally renowned gay and lesbian festival, Chill Out.
For further information visit any of the regional visitor information centres.
Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre
98 Vincent St
DAYLESFORD 3460
Phone Number 5321 6123
Visit Daylesford
Creswick Tourist Information Outlet
Cnr. Cambridge & Raglan St.
CRESWICK 3363
Phone Number 5345 1114
Visit Creswick
Clunes Tourist Information Outlet
Bailey Street
CLUNES 3370
Phone Number 5345 3896
Visit Clunes
Trentham Tourist Information Outlet
Victoria Street
TRENTHAM 3458
Phone Number 5424 1178
Visit Trentham
At a Glance (thanks to http://www.visitvictoria.com)
Daylesford
Hepburn Springs
Macedon and Mt Macedon
Kyneton
Woodend
Coming soon:
Castlemaine
Maldon
Ballarat
Bendigo
Lancefield
Daylesford
Daylesford is a village in the heart of Victoria's spa country. A stone's throw from Melbourne, it has long been Australia's premier spa and rejuvenation centre.
- Population approximately 3,000
- 108 kilometres north-west of Melbourne
- Mineral springs
Daylesford reflects the character of its Victorian-era heritage, when people travelled to ‘take the waters’ of the mineral springs and spas.
Early Swiss-Italian and other immigrants who settled here during and after the region’s gold rush greatly influenced the gardens and architecture, bestowing upon the town a European feel.
Today, visitors come to sample the rejuvenating mineral waters, stay in luxury accommodation, explore craft and antique shops, go boating on the lake, or just relax with a glass of wine and enjoy the fine dining.
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Hepburn Springs
- Population approximately 750
- 111 kilometres north-west of Melbourne
- Mineral Springs
- Home of the Hepburn Springs Bathhouse
Hepburn Springs is an historic village located in the middle of the largest concentration of mineral springs in Australia. The springs are full of health-giving minerals that occur naturally in different formulations, giving every spring a distinctive taste. Established during the gold rush of the 1850s when Swiss Italian migrants moved to the area, it is now a popular holiday resort noted for its days spas and wellness centres.
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Macedon and Mt Macedon
- Population approximately 1200
- 61 kilometres north of Melbourne
- Early 20th Century hillside estates
- Wine and wineries
- Bushwalking
In the nineteenth century, Melbourne's wealthiest residents escaped the summer heat and made their way to the townships of Macedon and Mount Macedon, where they built impressive mansions and created some of Victoria's finest gardens.
Today the area still boasts many private gardens that are open to the public throughout the year and some very beautiful parks and reserves.
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Kyneton
- Population approximately 4,400
- 83 kilometres north-west of Melbourne
- Prior to European settlement the area was occupied by the Thagungwurung Aborigines
Kyneton is an historic gold rush town located on the Campaspe River. Base yourself in Kyneton to explore the scenic countryside and discover treasures and historic reminders of the region’s past.
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Woodend
- Population approximately 3,000
- 67 kilometres north of Melbourne
- Hanging Rock (approximately 7 kilometres from town)
Woodend has long been a stop-off location for travellers heading north-west of Melbourne. After the gold rush in the 1850s and 1860s, Woodend became a resort town with many guesthouses, large private gardens, a racecourse, golf club and hotels.
Today the town continues to have the ambience of a resort town, and its streetscape features a number of historical buildings and a clock tower. The highlight of any visit is to climb Hanging Rock, which featured in Peter Weir's film Picnic at Hanging Rock.
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