Recreation
Golf
Hepburn Golf Course
5348 2185
Golf Links Road, Hepburn Springs
Trentham
5424 1240
Falls Road, Trentham
Creswick
5345 2526
1500 Midland Hwy, Creswick
Tennis
Daylesford Tennis Courts
West Street (between Albert & Raglan Streets), Daylesford
Swimming
Daylesford Swimming Pool
5348 3255
Central Springs Road (Seasonal)
Lake Daylesford
Bleakley St, Daylesford
Paddle & row boat hire available
Julbilee Lake
5348 2186
Lake Road, Daylesford
Paddle & Canoe hire available
Bushwalking
Hepburn Regional Park
www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/resources05/05_0339.pdf
Tipperary Walking Track
The Tipperary Walking Track runs from picturesque Lake Daylesford to the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve, following Sailors Creek and Spring Creek through foothill forest for most of the way. The 16 km track takes approximately five to six hours, is mostly level to gently undulating and is quite easy walking. If you don’t wish to walk the whole length of the track you can plan walks of shorter distance and duration. Between Lake Daylesford and Bryces Flat the track exists on both sides of Sailors Creek providing opportunities for loop walks of various lengths.
The Blowhole
This artificial diversion tunnel on Sailors Creek was built by gold miners, probably in the early 1870s. A hole through the spur was cut to redirect the water flow from the original creek line. The soil in the dry creek bed was then sluiced for gold. It is an impressive sight when the creek is in full flow. In addition to viewing The Blowhole, two short loop walks can be undertaken by following the spur above the tunnel or through the ‘diggings’ area
Mount Franklin
Mount Franklin, or Lalgambook as it is known by the Dja Dja Wurrung, is located 8 km north of Daylesford, 2 km off the Midland Highway (Daylesford-Castlemaine Road). The sheltered extinct volcanic crater of Mount Franklin provides ideal surroundings for a picnic or short term camping. Panoramic views can be obtained from the summit and there is a scenic walking track along the rim of the crater.
www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/resources/22_2179.pdf
