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See and do

Explore the great outdoors

Explore historical sites, walks, hiking, fishing, picnic and camping grounds in and around Lyonville.

Picnics

Lyonville Mineral Springs

The Lyonville Mineral Springs have been a favoured picnic spot since the early 1900s. The area offers toilets, drinking water, wildlife viewing and walking tracks. It is dog friendly. Take a cup or bottle, fill up from the mineral pumps and enjoy the health benefits of this unique local mineral water.

Nolan's Creek Picnic and Camping Area

Nolan’s Creek Picnic Area and Camping area can be reached via a 1.8km loop considered an easy trail. BBQs and Picnic tables are available and camping is permitted.

Bullarto Reservoir

Bullarto Reservoir is the domestic water supply for Daylesford and Hepburn located within Wombat State Forest.  Fishing is permitted; however camping is not.  Toilet facilities are available. 

Walks

Domino Trail

The Domino Rail Trail is a 6km stretch of old railway line that connects Lyonville (approximately an hour and a half’s drive from Melbourne City) with Trentham. The trail can easily be walked in either direction, as a 12km return journey or a one-way trip.

Babbington Hill

Babbington Hill Loop is a 7.6km loop considered a moderately challenging trail.   A walk-through Wombat State Forest with attractive forested scenery on the lower slopes of Babbington Hill and over the hill-top with views of the surrounding country.

Blue Mount Lookout

Blue Mount Tower Trail Loop is a 11km loop considered a moderately challenging trail leading to a fire lookout station and incredible views of the Wombat State Forest. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Balt Camp

Balt Camp is a 13km circuit leading to historically significant 1940s refugee work camp for ‘displaced persons’ (including from the Baltic States) after World War II. Camping here is permitted free of charge.

Wombat Trail, Trentham

Wombat Trail is an 8km loop which includes the southern end of Trentham and a tour of the historic racecourse.

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Events

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