Hepburn Springs

About the same time as the Victorian gold rush of the 1850s, political unrest in Europe meant Italian-speaking Swiss of the canton of Ticino quickly needed another place to live. About 2000 Italian speaking Swiss migrated to Australia, many settling in and around Hepburn Springs. The legacy can be seen in the European houses of the district, be tasted in the famous bull boar sausage made with beef, pork, red wine and spices and be experienced in the descendants who bear typical italian names. Every year the community celebrates its heritage with the Swiss and Italian Festa. Highlights include the street parade celebrating 150 years of the Italian constitution, Italian film screenings, a northern Italian inspired slow food dinner and a ball at the old Hepburn Springs Palais ballroom.

The financial center of accommodation Hepburn Springs is disperse along Main Road. There is a few hotels, cafes, places to eat, a post office and a number of outlets, intermingled in between household buildings. The effect of Italians and Swiss whom initially settled in your community as a result of gold rush is noticeable in the gardens and architecture of the township.

Approximately 7 km's north of town on the Midland Highway is Mount Franklin. This extinct volcano includes a shady picnic space and you'll find excellent vistas from its peak.

Hepburn Springs is a wonderful destination for outdoor lovers. It's positioned within just walking range of the holiday resort township of Hepburn Springs and you can find plenty of locations  where you are able to appreciate wellness activities, nature and luxury. The variety of hotels in Daylesford is comprehensive, with many hotels of 2, 3 and 4 stars.

If your interested in 4 star hotels in Hepburn Springs, offering a great quality and range of services. Most notable, stands the darra
, a town-house located at the top of Hepburn Springs on the high terrain that over looks the entire town and much of the valley, offering amazing views.

darra offers a promise of very high-quality. Amongst its services, they have a full spa which includes  a jacuzzi, sauna, indoor and outside pool, open-air jacuzzi, different sorts of baths and showers and well being and beauty therapies. The Tara posseses an outstanding restaurant with a spherical dining room with vistas. Car parking is free and the suites have a patio.

Another 4-star hotel in Hepburn Springs is the ringo
, which also incorporates a full spa. This accommodation is located in the center of Hepburn Springs, near the lake. Facilities at the spa is a fitness facility, heated pool, two saunas, Turkish bath, relaxation room, solarium and wellness and beauty therapies on demand.


Turning to 3-star hotels in viewbank Hotel, a family run accommodation in the middle of the city, within the main street. It's a hotel with very comprehensive furnishings all over. The hotel offers family suites, eaterie, cafeteria plus a play corner. It also features a small spa with thermal pool, jacuzzi, sauna and shower, most free of cost for hotel visitors.

The  hillside hotel is among the most unique hotels in Hepburn Springs. Positioned in the center of the town, in a typical pure, but having a Japanese style atmosphere. In winter, the hotel provides free transport to camp street and in summer season arranges well guided hill strolls. It includes a bar also Japanese style restaurant.

 BurthaHotel is one more 3 star hotel offering 40 roomy and comfortable rooms, a few with a spa. From the hotel, you have views of the hill. It's in a central location of Daylesford, near the post office.

Finally, let's take a look at several 2 star accommodations in Daylesford. These inexpensive hotels are for anyone on a  smaller price range.

Within the older town of Hepburn Springs, we've got the lola hotel, with roomy and bright rooms, some triple and family. All suites are equipped along with heat, cable TV, restroom and phone. The accommodation offers wi-fi to clients and offers a restaurant and outdoor patio.