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Review:
Daylesford is a lovely town located in the foothills of Victoria's Great Dividing Range, best known for its natural mineral hot springs resort. The town, which is one of Australia's only spa towns, offers rejuvenating and relaxing spa experiences at full-service facilities like Daylesford Day Spa or the Salus Spa at the Lake House. Nearby, Hepburn Bathhouse offers more rejuvenation experiences on the waters of Hepburn Springs. Visitors can peruse the art exhibits of the Convent Gallery, housed within a 19th-century mansion, or explore the Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens, which are located atop an extinct volcanic peak.
Outdoor recreational opportunities around Daylesford include Jubilee Lake, a popular spot for canoeing and kayaking, and Wombat State Forest, which is home to rare native wildlife, including the spot-tailed quoll. Each year, the city hosts the annual Chill Out Festival, Australia's largest LGBT Pride event.
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