Konted's Make My Day 2: Daylesford: At The Foot Of The Mountain Range

Daylesford: At The Foot Of The Mountain Range

The Great Dividing Range is a vast mountain range in Australia that is considered as the third largest mountain range in the world. At the foot of this range is a quiet Victorian town with a population of a little over 2 thousand. Passing through well paved highways with rural scenic views, one reaches Daylesford in about one hour and 20 minutes from the City of Melbourne. Distance is more or less 120 kilometers.

Daylesford's town center. Almost all stores are closed as it is Christmas Day.

Daylesford Town Hall built in 1852

The Post Office built in 1867

One of Daylesford's principal streets

The Lamp Post at the roundabout

Vintage car still in good running condition

Daylesford's Fire Station built in 1929

Know more about Daylesford's history. Visit the Museum.

An overnight stay at Daylesford is not complete without a bottle of good wine.

The Christ Church near the town center

In the 1800s, Daylesford was a mining town where tons of gold were extracted. This contributed to the growth of the economy and the town prospered. There were many mining quarries in the town. When these mining quarries dried up after years of digging, gold diggers moved elsewhere. There was one quarry in Daylesford which was dug deep and, after many years of inactivity, it became a lake. With tall trees around it, Lake Daylesford became a top tourist attraction. It is still a tourist destination to this day.

Beautiful Lake Daylesford. Photo taken from the trail.

The Boathouse

The Landing Stage at Lake Daylesford

Man swims to beat the summer heat.

Acoustic music at the lake

Lake Daylesford's wooden bridge

It takes 40 minutes to go around the lake.

Ducks converging at the other end of the lake

Appreciating the beauty of the lake

Dogs join the fun

Free use of grills for picnic goers

In single file

Coffee shop at the Boathouse

Pedal boats

Row boat

Don't forget your digicam. Lake Daylesford has picturesque views.

At Lake Daylesford, u can be what u want to be.

The Fabulous Foursome

Great time for bonding with the kids

There are tables and benches all around the lake.

Over a bottle of Scheweppes juice drink.

Breaking their huddle, friendly women of Delahey and Calder Park oblige with one souvenir shot.

Near the town center, at a hilly portion, is an old convent surrounded by gum trees, fragrant flowers and ornamental plants. There is a coffee shop where one can sip brewed coffee while appreciating the beautiful and serene surroundings. Next to it is a gift shop. There is also an art gallery. At the second floor is a chapel where one can pause, ponder and say a little prayer.

Old convent at a hilly portion of Daylesford. It was built in the 1800s.

A work of art at the courtyard of the old convent

Century-old bench

Fragrant flowers at the courtyard

Paintings adorn the halls of the old convent.

Souvenir items at the gift shop.

Hard to find items

At reasonable prices

Local produce sold at the shop

More to see upstairs

Old chapel of the convent

Expensive jars and vases

Driveway lined with trees

The town of Daylesford boasts of numerous mineral springs. There are resorts offering relaxing bath of hot aerated water. Bathing in mineral water has health benefits. And to cap one's stay with a bottle of good wine will surely do wonders. And during weekends, holidays and even ordinary days, inns, motels and other vacation houses are fully booked. For on these days, all roads lead to the quiet town of Daylesford.

- Konted