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Kate Miller-Heidke at Carnivale - ChillOut Festival 2023

Chillout 2023 – Carnivale at Victoria Park

Sunday 12 March 2023 – Victoria Park, Daylesford One of the most relaxing event during the annual ChillOut Festival in Daylesford is Carnivale in Victoria Park. Held on Sunday’s from 11am until 5pm, join locals, visitors and the two spectacular MC’s in ABC Weather man and 2nd year ChillOut Festival Ambassador Nate Byrne alongside drag-extraordinaire…

Elvis by Anthony Petrucci – The Christmas Special

On Saturday the 17th of December, the Palais Theatre in Hepburn has something special in store for you; Elvis by Anthony Petrucci, The Christmas Special. Together with a live band, Anthony Petrucci will perform a lot of the greatest Elvis Presley hits, an evening not to miss. About Anthony Petrucci Anthony Petrucci started his fame…

The Sebel Creswick – 2 Bedroom Apartment from $199 per night until May 2023

Another Luxury Escapes accommodation deal has popped up for the region and this tome for The Sebel Creswick Forest. These quaint self-contained apartments are located right next to RACV Goldfields Resort, about 25 minute drive from Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. The property features 2 bedroom townhouse style, self contained two bedroom apartments that are contemporary…

Budburst Food & Wine Festival – Macedon Ranges

2022 is the year where all good festivals return after being put on hold by COVID, and Macedon Ranges’ Budburst Food & Wine Festival is no exception. Budburst Food & Wine is organised by the Macedon Ranges Vignerons Association and gives festival goers the ability to explore the vineyards and produce of the Macedon Ranges.…

Daylesford Chamber Music Festival – A feast of Music 2022

For the eight time, the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra returns to Daylesford in the beginning of September for a long weekend of musical performances for the Daylesford Chamber Music Festival. Under the banner of “A Feast of Music 2022”, classical music lovers are in for a treat with four performances at Daylesford Town Hall and a…

Best hotels in Daylesford and Hepburn Springs

If you’re looking for the best places to stay in Daylesford & Hepburn Springs, Australia, we’ve got you covered. We’ve compiled a list of the top hotels in this region to help you find the perfect place to stay. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway or a weekend away with friends, we’ll help you…

ChillOut Special: Ladyhawke’s Time Flies Tour

Again another event that was rescheduled due to COVID. After several delays due to travel restrictions in both Australia and New Zealand the rescheduled ChillOut Festival performance of New Zealand singer-songwriter Ladyhawke will take place at Daylesford Town Hall on November 11th 2022. Pip Brown, better known by her stage name of Ladyhawke will be…

ChillOut Womans Dance 2022 - Flappers Gone Rock

ChillOut Woman’s Dance: Flappers Gone Rock

The Flappers Woman’s Dance had usually been an event held in Spring, to celebrate the end of winter for like-minded woman to get together. As with many things COVID changed it over the last couple of years and this year the ChillOut Woman’s Dance is scheduled for August 27th 2022 at Daylesford Town Hall. The…

Christmas in July at The Farmers Arms

After COVID put the event on hold for a couple of years, the Christmas in July fundraising dinner is back at The Farmers Arms hotel in Daylesford. On the 27th of July, The Farmers Arms will completely turn into the Christmas spirit including live entertainment, a charity auction and obviously the festive spirit. The talented…

The best fine dining restaurants in Daylesford and Hepburn Springs

Daylesford and Hepburn Springs are the undisputed spa capital of Australia. Just a quick drive from Melbourne, Daylesford is an easy weekend getaway for couples wanting to relax and unwind, as well as families looking for an accessible country holiday. When you’re not indulging in pampering treatments at the region’s spas, there are plenty of…