Geelong to Bendigo road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops

Geelong to Geelong drive: Ballan to Daylesford section

After Ballan, the C141 becomes the Ballan-Daylesford Road. You can make a short branch off for the Werribee River Picnic Area or the Korweinguboora Reservoir.

The Spargo Creek Mineral Spring Reserve is at the northern end of the reservoir, and provides an indication that you’re into natural springs territory.

Before entering Daylesford itself, you’ll go past the highly regarded Sault Restaurant and Sailors Falls. This 20 metre waterfall tends to run between winter and early summer. There’s a 1.4km walk to the base plus a lookout and picnic area next to the car park.

Top things to do in Daylesford include the Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens and one of regional Australia’s best art galleries – the Convent.

Daylesford also brings private winery tours and paddleboating on Lake Daylesford.

Daylesford accommodation options with personality include the Daylesford Art Motel and the Dudley Boutique Hotel.

Click through for the next section: Mount Franklin.