Nestled on the
crest of Wombat Hill Botanical
Gardens, over-looking Daylesford,
The Convent boasts expansive views
of the countryside and township
below. A feast for the senses, the
gallery is more than a three level
haven of fine art in an historic
19th century mansion. With its
decadent retail areas, Mediterranean
restaurant, relaxing Altar bar and
lounge, restored chapel, nuns
museum, penthouse apartment and two
stunning glass fronted function
spaces, all surrounded by six acres
of stunning gardens, this
multi-award winning gallery offers
endless possibilities for a unique
and satisfying experience.
Corner of Hill and Daly
Streets, Daylesford, Victoria.
Open daily 10am - 5pm Admission fee
$5.00
Telephone +61 3
5348 3211 Facsimile
+61 3 5348 3339
Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens
These old-style Botanic Gardens are a peaceful place. It contains the Pioneer Lookout Tower. It does not take too much imagination to transport yourself back to 'Victorian' times (by that I mean the reign of Queen Victoria, Queen of England and of Australia 1846 - 1900) and consider how horses and carts would have been used to convey picknicking young
Daylesford Spa Country Railway
Daylesford Spa Country Railway
presents an unique heritage railway
experience on the 120-year old
Daylesford branch line of the former
Victorian Railways. See and ride
restored trains up to 70 years old.
Sunday excursion trains every Sunday
of the year, charter trains by
arrangement, Silver Streak Champagne
Train. The Silver Streak departs on
the first Saturday every month at
5.30pm from the Daylesford Station
(Raglan Street) - a train ride with
bubbles, ales, soft drinks & finger
food in a restored heritage train
through the Wombat Forest and
restful country scenes $30 per
person. For Silver Streak bookings
ring 5348 3622.
Daylesford Museum
