The Top Family Activities and Playgrounds in the Hepburn Shire Region

The Hepburn Shire region is two and a half hours north-west of Melbourne and includes the towns of Clunes, Creswick, Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and Trentham.

The area is famous for mineral springs that have been used for drinking and bathing since the 1860s. Highlights of the region include Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm, Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve and Hepburn Regional Park.

A map of the region is:



The best playgrounds in this region are:

Jubilee Lake Reserve Playground, Daylesford



Set next to the lake and a big undulating area. Structure has a nice flying fox, two wave slides of different heights, chain traverse, spring balance beam, chain bridge, fireman's pole, spiral ladder, monkey rungs and curved ladder. Swings. Unshaded table and near a cafe.

Ligar Street Reserve Playground, Clunes



A fully fenced playground beside Creswick Creek. The area contains a medium sized pyramid rope climbing frame, koala springer, spinning carousel for three kids, swings, standalone slide, horse springer and a structure with curved slide, fireman's pole, inclined climber with half circles, chain bridge, monkey bars and flying fox.

Shaded BBQ, unshaded table and seat. Limited grassy area leads to a fountain and another table.

Daylesford Community Park Playground, Daylesford



Playground with seven pieces of play equipment. They aren't the seven wonders of the world but they are good fun. There is a bird's nest swing, sit-on carousel, V-shaped climbing frame, standard swings, hillock with metal slides, medium sized pyramid rope climbing frame and a very unusual rodeo board which bounces and rotates as two people try and ride the wild rodeo bull. There is a grassy area, Skate Park, small Community Garden and toilets.

There are some small skateparks at Daylesford, Creswick and Clunes.

Reviews of all playgrounds, Skateparks and BMX Tracks in the Hepburn Shire council region are here:

Family activities in the Hepburn Shire region include:

Creswick

Gold and Relics Gold Prospecting Adventures based in Creswick (Offer a variety of gold prospecting tours for all experience levels)

Creswick Outdoor Toddlers Pool (At Calembeen Park there is a swimming pool within the pond, a wading pool and toddlers pool and diving tower).

Creswick Regional Park (Explore the hills and discover the relics of the gold mining era on a bushwalk or mountain bike ride or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings with a picnic by tranquil St Georges Lake)

Creswick Woollen Mills Tour (Experience "A Very Fine Yarn" tour showcasing the journey of fibre; all the way from its source on the alpaca, through the manufacturing process and how it ends up on the shop shelf)

Daylesford

Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre (information on accommodation, attractions, things to see and do, events, eating out, regional information and much more)

Daylesford Spa Country Railway (Travel through the beautiful scenic countryside and forests of the Central Highlands in one of our restored Victorian Railways railmotors.)

Convent Gallery in Daylesford (There are gardens, cafe, chapel and gallery which presents local, national and international artists working in a variety of media and styles)

Jubilee Lake (There is a 1.8km walking track around the lake which is stocked with fish and a playground)

Lake Daylesford (A man-made lake with scenic walks)

Stony Creek Gallery (An extensive range of abstract paintings and contemporary art)

Walks in and around Daylesford (A range of walks in and around Daylesford with varying lengths)

Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens (Enjoy the panoramic views and beautiful surrounds of the 11 hectare Gardens which are perched high on the summit of an extinct volcano. A lovely spot for a picnic or walk)

Daylesford and Macedon Ranges Markets (Experience one of the local markets in the region)

Daylesford Mini Golf (Australian themed, hand crafted 18 hole mini golf course will not only entertain but test your skill)

Daylesford Museum (One of the largest local history collections in rural Australia)

Daylesford Outdoor Swimming Pool (An outdoor pool with seasonal opening)

Other Locations

Overwrought Garden Art in Blampied (Sculpture garden and gallery)

Clunes Museum (Housed in a historic building (circa 1860), the collection includes a kitchen which displays domestic items and a replica of a miners cottage parlour)

Clunes Outdoor Swimming Pool (An outdoor pool with seasonal opening)

Loddon Falls at Glenlyon (At the falls the Loddon River drops dramatically over a wall of huge hexagonal basalt columns into a pool below before continuing on through the spectacular rocky gorge. There is a pool beneath the falls)

Victorian Quad Bike Tours at Leonards Hill (Quad bike tours through towering forest)

Hepburn Regional Park (Find natural mineral springs and relics of the gold mining era set in delightful bush surroundings. Activities include walks, picnics, gold fossicking, camping, horse riding and mountain biking)

Sailors Falls (View of the falls and some walks)

Mount Franklin Chocolate Mill (Chocolate is made on site and sold exclusively from here. There is a viewing window to see the production as it happens and a cafe where drinks and chocolate are served)

Hepburn Lagoon Trail Rides (Horse rides set amongst the picturesque hills of the Mt Prospect district)

Maze House at Newlyn North (Get lost in the 26 year old hedge maze, test your skills with old-time carnival games and enjoy favourites in the cafe milk bar)

Cricket Willow at Shepherds Flat (Witness the fascinating process of cricket bat manufacture from start to finish)

Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm at Shepherds Flat (Watch the harvest, relax in the gardens and enjoy the cafe)

Picnic at Andersons Mill at Smeaton (Picnic by a trickling creek next to a hundred year old, magnificent five-storey bluestone mill)

Tuki Trout Farm in Smeaton (A place where you are guaranteed to catch a trout)

Domino Trail Walking Track in Trentham (An easy walk following the old railway line from the Trentham heritage listed railway station into the Wombat Forest)

Trentham Falls (One of the longest single drop waterfalls in Victoria, plunging some 32 metres over basalt columns)

Trentham Outdoor Swimming Pool (An outdoor pool with seasonal opening)

Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve (Wander along the creek to each mineral spring and taste the famous mineral water in a reserve with picnic facilities and the historic Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa and Pavilion Cafe)

Jacksons Lookout at Hepburn Springs (Climb the tower for lovely views and take a 1.3km Hepburn Mineral Springs walk)

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Web Links

→ www.hepburn.vic.gov.au


The Top Family Activities and Playgrounds in the Hepburn Shire Region, Daylesford, Victoria, 3460