Trentham

Your visit to Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges won't be complete without a trip to the magnificent, lush Trentham Falls. You'll be rewarded with a stop at the historic township of Trentham, a small town with gold, timber, farming and even manufacturing in its past.

Historic refreshments
As you'll discover during your stay in the region, even the smallest of towns place great emphasis on high-quality eating and drinking. Tiny Trentham punches well above its weight, led by RedBeard Bakery, which turns out excellent sourdough breads and pizzas in the 120-year-old scotch oven. Sit back and enjoy a coffee and admire your surrounds.

Stop in at the Cosmopolitan Hotel on the corner and try some of the finest food and wine the region has to offer. Experience the recently refurbished Stables and take in the ambient garden setting.

If you're looking for edible souvenirs, pick up provisions at Kyldara Heritage Herbs (organic) and Nutty Orchard. You'll see many olive groves on your travels through the region, and Wallaby Creek Olive Grove offers on-site tastings of olive products.

Back to nature
Located on the Great Dividing Range, Trentham's main claim to fame is the magical Trentham Falls, Victoria's highest single-drop waterfall. Take a picnic and enjoy it by the river, and if you're a hiker you're bound to appreciate the quality and number of walking tracks in the surrounding forest. For impressive and panoramic views of Mount Macedon, the You Yangs and the Dandenong Ranges drive to Blue Mount or McLaughlins lookouts in Wombat State Forest, or explore by foot or on horseback.