Christmas in Trentham
Domino House in Trentham - restored, pooch friendly weatherboard near the Domino Rail Trail
Christmas is coming and we have put together a weeks worth of things to do while staying with us in Trentham, for anyone that is still looking for somewhere special to spend the holiday season.
Pay for five nights and get 7 with 25% off for week-long stays.
DAY 1 ————— Friday 23rd December
Garden of St Erth and
Whipstick Loop Walk
During the Gold Rush, the site was a town of 13,000 people and feverish activity. Here you can browse a wide range of incredible edibles, hardy perennials and shrubs and stock up on the full range of Diggers heirloom seeds for the vegetable and flower garden. Enjoy a coffee and lunch at the cafe on site before or after you embark on the Whipstick Loop Walk. Along the way keep your eyes peeled for relics of the old gold mines that date back to the mid-1800s.
DAY 2 ———— Saturday 24th December
Trentham Falls and
Red Beard Bakery
Pack a basket of goodies from the historic Red Beard Bakery and head to Trentham Falls. Surrounded by lush bushland, the moss-covered falls are located in the Coliban River Scenic Reserve, which protects original vegetation including manna gum, messmate, narrow-leaved peppermint and spring wildflowers. For the best views of the falls, take the easy walk from the carpark to the viewing area. (There is no access to the top or base of the falls, due to unstable and steep cliffs.)
DAY 3 ———— Sunday 25th December
Christmas Lunch at
The Oaks
Take the stress out of what should be a relaxing day and let the good folks at The Oaks in Kyneton do all the hard work for you. You can expect a traditional four course Australian Christmas lunch featuring fresh seafood, meats and vegetarian, along with matched wines from local producers Passing Clouds and Bress. Click here for more info on this event and to book.
DAY 4 ———— Monday 26th December
Art in the Vines at Hanging Rock Winery
Renowned Exhibition Curator, Malcolm Thomson - who for the fifth consecutive year has been engaged to deliver Art in the Vines.
Working with over twenty-six renowned local and national artists to exhibit sculptures that will thrill, mesmerise, excite and intrigue.
Book a group tasting, organise a cheese platter and make a day of it!
DAY 5 ———— Tuesday 27th December
Domino Rail Trail and
Picnic
The 6km one-way journey takes you through the beautiful Wombat State Forest that was once under threat from miners and loggers. Discover the history and ecology of this area from the interpretive boards along the trail. This walk will take approximately 3 hours to complete the return journey. Why not stop off at either end of the trail and enjoy a picnic box from our favourite Daylesford Picnic Boxes or Piper Street Food Co.
DAY 6 —— Wednesday 28th December
Relax and Rejuvenate
Melt away any all the left over festive stress with a healing massage at our favourite sanctuary Maiaveda. Experience authentic Ayurvedic spa therapies and wellness programs - integrating ancient holistic healing systems intent on restoring physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Leave feeling honoured and fully rejuvenated.
DAY 7 —— Thursday 29th December
Daylesford Cider Company
Daylesford Cider Company produce a range of craft ciders predominantly using select heritage cider apples grown organically on the farm. The English-style Tavern cellar-door, set in landscaped gardens next to the organic North orchard, is a 17 minute drive from Trentham. The bar is open every day offering tastings, drinks and take-away ciders.
We hope you can join and enjoy an unforgettable Christmas in Trentham.
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