The Overnighter: Daylesford

Story by Jane Fraser

Stay at the iconic Lake House’s new hotel on a 38-acre farm; try a Negroni flight at a boutique gin distillery; drink lo-fi wine from an exciting new producer; and get generous pub meals by an open fireplace at a 160-year-old pub.

Our new travel series The Overnighter is all about ideal itineraries for compact but memorable adventures around Australia.

Daylesford has long been known as Victoria’s spa country, but with its volcanic soil and history of small-scale farming, the area is also a centre for excellent produce.
Pack light and leave room in your bags to bring home some of the region’s treasures, including farmers market produce, pantry goods, gin and cool-climate pinot noir.

While coronavirus restrictions are in place, some of these venues are takeaway-only, or in the stages of a gradual reopening, but are still very much welcoming tourists. When planning your trip, it’s worth contacting venues to see if bookings are required.