Known since the time of the aborigines as a place of healing, the region boasts the largest number of natural mineral water springs in Australia and the largest concentration of holistic therapists in the southern hemisphere. Whatever the latest in natural therapies, it is already here and probably being practiced by the very best.

Rolfing, the Alexander technique, reiki, shiatsu, ear candling, bipolar therapy, chakra realignment, traditional Chinese therapies and acupuncture sit alongside more mainstream sports medicine, massage, chiropractic and physiotherapy.

Food and wine are consuming passions here, and with good reason. A quirk of sunlight, soil and rain means anything in the ground almost grows itself.

There’s an undisguised pride amongst local producers, winemakers and restauranteurs. So expect to wine and dine very well in Daylesford and surrounds. With such a wide range of experiences from farm gates, markets, cellar doors, provodores, country pubs, wine bars to world class fine dining – you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Walk down the magical tree lined pathways, following the scent of wood fires & the sound of soft music until you spot the carefully renovated caretaker’s cottage. The café sits amongst 10.4 hectares of gardens atop Wombat Hill – the site of an extinct volcano.

There are several beautiful areas including the main room – decorated with communal tables & open fire. A mural by artist Allan Wolf-Tasker holds centre stage – depicting the wild and magical creatures of the Wombat State Forest. A bar opens out into the covered (and heated) Pergola whilst the kitchen garden wraps around the outside of the building providing plenty of places to explore, recline in the sunshine or take in the mountain air. Wombat Hill House menus are driven by seasonal influence and designed to be simple & delicious.

Open Thursday to Monday – 9 ’til 4.
We hibernate on Tuesday & Wednesday!