I really enjoyed it The staff were Great I went to the café to have some lunch and My experience…read morewas fantastic

Big Attraction Must Do For Tourists - Great Food @ Bakery - Get Old Style Photo Taken (Costume…read moreProvided) ..... so cute! The Bowling Alley is a must, as well as Candle Making; a visit to the School; going on the underground tour; a visit to the Lolly Shop; and of course, gold-panning. There are extra activities on during Victorian School-Term Holidays!

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!

Very friendly people and a good variety of vintage items and pieces with character its good to have…read morea wander around each nook and cranny you don't know what you will find. Good prices too.

I picked up a few great mid century items at the Daylesford Bazaar and the lot was about $50. The…read moreprices are really great here and there are things stuffed into every nook and cranny so definitely spend time having a really good look. You don't even need to go far for this place because it's just on the other side of the roundabout on the main street of Daylesford so head down for a gander after you've dined at one of the billion cafes here. Even if you buy nothing it's worth a squiz!

LAVENDAR FARM!!!! I…read moreMIGHT just be that weirdo that is in love with these places, but I can never get enough. Have a lavendar scone, sip some lavendar soda or lavendar champagne, and just take in the amazing views. We weren't here during harvest season, but it def did not take away from the spectacular views, perfectly manicured lawns, and little oasis this place is! There's local produce (like apples & pumpkins), boutique-ish goods (like lavendar honey and lavendar eye pads), and there's donkeys, mini ponies, and geese that you can take in. On a Sunday afternoon, immediately post-flight from the U.S., we came here for the amazing view and lavendar-everything. The lavendar scone (with raspberry jam and soft-whipped-light-airy butter) was perfection, and so was their take on lavendar champagne and a lavendar soda. We took our time taking in the views and wandering around the place. It's a tad outside of Melbourne, but totally worth the visit!

Situated just ten minutes from Daylesford, Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm is a beautiful escape from…read morethe city. Surprisingly close to Melbourne considering the vastly different surrounds, here you are exposed to all that is best about country living. A fully functioning farm that grows lavender, olives and grapes, Lavandula is a truly charming spot. A $3 entry fee lets you wander the lush green lawns, and soak up the atmosphere. The air is scented with lavender, the scones, lemonade and jams are laced with it. Tulips, irises and fruit trees are in blossom. The olive grove is ripe for the picking. Geese squak and horses neigh. This place is ridiculously picture perfect. The Swiss Italian style trattaria offers a well thought out seasonal menu. Seated on wooden tables in the sun dappled courtyard, the idyllic setting only adds to beauty of the experience. The Regional antipasto platter for 2 is a definite recommendation. Comprised of Istra smokehouse meats, char-grilled vegetables, with olives, frittata, cheese and Red Beard sourdough it is perfect grazing food. Sampling the fresh farm produce amongst equally beautiful surrounds is indeed a day well spent. Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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!).

Honestly, I really wasn't expecting all that much, especially since the Bendigo Art Gallery was…read moreadvertising itself as being the biggest art gallery in regional Australia. Well, that certainly turned out not the be the case because I reckon this one is much bigger. Well, not much, but it is certainly quite a lot more impressive. Sure, there are some regional works here, but there are quite a few works from not just Australia, but the world. This place was honestly really impressive, and even better it is free to enter. Definitely worth checking out.

This is a great collection showing Australian work and Australian taste- both dull and inspired…read more Displaying mixed works of the same school and time allows us to see the good, the bad and the ugly. Well done Ballarat!

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.