Sandstone ranges and forest seen from a lookout in Grampians National Park

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Aerial panorama of Lake Daylesford surrounded by trees and the town1 hr 30 minPhoto: Bob T · CC BY-SA 4.0

Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges

Daylesford & Hepburn Springs

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Mineral springs, lake walks, beautiful gardens and long lunches.

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