This place is chockas full of vintage paraphernalia and old bric-a-brac. There's also clothing to…read morebe had, if you're after something with a bit of character and history. Set out in what I expect are individual "stores" each section has it's own theme of items and seem to be managed/owned by one owner. You purchase everything from the main counter though. I was especially taken with some old vintage icecream store signs they had hanging up, and a "store" that was filled with old cut crystal and glass. If you're in to up-cycling then this is a great store to buy a decorative piece for your home, rather than buying new.

I rather enjoy a bazaar style set up. Different vendors with different styles and tastes = lots to…read morechoose from. Brick Lane covers the country to the kitschy. There's not much furniture to choose from but plenty of bric-a-brac, kitchenware and clothing. Even if you don't end up making a purchase there's plenty to marvel at.

Could have spent the whole weekend appreciating this wonderful bookshop!…read moreSuch a thoughtful (and vast) range. A handsome but comfortable layout. Complex and delightful mix of new and secondhand titles. And, OH MY GOODNESS, what a cheerful shop-dog. Heaven!

This is a great bookshop for all sorts of books. Of course my main interest is in photography and…read morethis is the main section I frequent. With a bit of digging you can often find what you want, I've picked up some bargains over the years.

As its name suggests this busy store is home to environmentally friendly products. Why not help out…read moremother nature and at the same time score yourself some pretty cool items sure to be a talking point. I was lured in by the delicious smelling candles and enjoyed looking at the cleaning products, homeware, notebooks, water bottles and body care ranges. The sales person let me wonder without questioning which I found refreshing and amist the numerous food stores, cafes and chemists on Station Street I found this place a welcome diversion. If you need a gift for the environmentally conscious person in your life, head to Fairfield's Greenstore or check out their online store!

I have to give this place 5 stars as they're perfect! The staff are always friendly as you can…read morealways find one or two things that you must buy! One of the best things about The Greenstore is you can buy your cleaning products, shampoos, etc in bulk! You can bring your own containers and refill them or you can buy theirs. This really helps cut down on your carbon footprint and your shopping dollar! I always visit here whenever I drive past Fairfield.

Maybe the classification is not as appropriate as a Antique store. I would count it more as a…read morebazaar with many stores spread out over the warehouse space. I went there on a day that it was raining, and noted that there were leaks coming in through the roof. I also noted that the prices were quite high, however the staff seemed quite willing to barter which could be attractive to the penny savers.

Wow! This place blew my expectations!…read more Here I was thinking it would be a simple farmers market but it's actually like the worlds biggest antiques store crossed with garage sales crossed with mini stalls of cool vintage items and various products! I got my brother this cool vintage style cushion with a French bulldog on it for his couch! There are plenty of second hand books and comics as well as a large cafe at the exit. This place could easily take 3 hours for the serious shopper. One thing I will say is that they know their prices and the value of most things so if you are looking for a "diamond in the rough" - good luck! But if you are looking for something kitsch, cool and collectible for your house than this may be the place for you!

What a fantastic place to visit, you can shop antiques AND stay overnight in the newly renovated…read moreapartment downstairs! This is in the heart of Hepburn, right next to the General Store and a spa. From the front, moongate has two purple flags and you can see through the glass into the store. The store is amazing with a wide selection of chinese antiques ranging from hundreds of years old to the newer ones. Each item has a tag that describes what it is, the age and the price. The owner is also very friendly and has a lot of knowledge about each item as he hand picks each one for the store throughout his travels. I stayed in the apartment downstairs and it was fantastic! For $290 Fri/Sat night it included the following: -Heating -Porch -Microwave/Kettle/Mini Fridge (they supply milk and tea and coffee) -DVD and TV -Beautiful decoration -Very comfortable bed From here, it is an easy stroll to the mineral springs, restaurants and cafes and a very short drive to the lavender farm, lakes and Daylesford town (Market on sundays!).

What a great place for a coffee. With new owners the girls have injected new life into the cafe.read more

What a great find 80 meters up from rowing start line at lake Wendouree directly behind! Great…read moreservice at counter would have given 5 stars but getting up to order and pay each time is a bug bear of mine! Quaint gifts as well limited breakfast menu but amazing Eggs Benedict probably best I've had! Great coffee served as ordered extra hot Amanti brand and finished off with an amazing white choc blueberry muffin! Comfy outdoor seats a bit noisy with traffic so indoor maybe the go!

Mannen adds to the "new" Daylesford, which has trendy stores selling things you actually want to…read morebuy (as opposed to the things you think you'll want to buy when you've retired). It means that young(ish) city dwellers can genuinly put Daylesford on the map for a weekend getaway. Mannen has gorgeous clothes made by some slightly obscure but good brands like Scotch & Soda. The fabrics are high quality and luxurious, with terrific textures that you just can't stop touching. I had to restrain myself but walked out with a beautiful grey marle sweater that I've worn dozens of times in the first month since purchase. I love that the items here are things you don't see everywhere (even in the big smoke of Melbourne!) so you can be assured of a purchase that is unique and special.

No longer is Daylesford the home of country-living styled furniture, pot-purri and daggy "shabby…read morechic" nic nacs. With the likes of Maneau Noir coming to the main street, there's some seriously great stores that would look right at home even in the big smoke of Melbourne. This store is dark, moody and sensual. Everything about it feels luxurious and there's plenty on the shelves that I've not seen elsewhere and can image taking home. Unusual clothing items, natural bristle hair brushes and wooden combs, ceramic statues and the most glorious selection of candles that would make a terrific gift.