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The cafe at Lavandula Swiss-Italian Lavender Farm near Hepburn Springs, Victoria takes the humble 'Ploughman's Lunch' to the next level.  Plenty of other delicious choices on the menu too.  All appear to be home-made.
The cafe at Lavandula Swiss-Italian Lavender Farm near Hepburn Springs, Victoria takes the humble 'Ploughman's Lunch' to the next level.  Plenty of other delicious choices on the menu too.  All appear to be home-made.
Lavendula Swiss-Italian Lavender farm presents the visitor with a particularly mellow day out.  Head for Daylesford, Victoria and then meander through Hepburn Springs to find it.  Highlights include -
 - a farmhouse created by Swiss-Itailian migrants in 1851;
- a gourmet cafe using produce from the farm's market garden;
- gentle walks and farm animals (no wellies required)
- fields of sweet smelling lavender

One visit had us hooked.  We shall return the next time we have overseas visitors to stay.

http://www.lavandula.com.au/

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4.5 out of 5
1500 Midland Highway Creswick VIC
The price is AED 436 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
AED 436
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5 Mar - 6 Mar
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Hepburn at Hepburn

5 out of 5
2 - 8 Range Road Hepburn Springs VIC
The price is AED 752 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
AED 752
AED 831 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hepburn Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa and Hepburn ...
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3 out of 5
252 Barker St Castlemaine VIC
The price is AED 349 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
AED 349
AED 425 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
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7.8/10 Good! (224 reviews)
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4 out of 5
3 Forest Avenue Hepburn Springs VIC
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8.6/10 Excellent! (101 reviews)
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3 out of 5
16 Forest Ave Hepburn Springs VIC
Stay at this vacation home in Hepburn Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve and Hepburn Bathhouse ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Great stay, lovely clean room with a beautiful tree and valley view. Very comfy bed. Great kitchenette with everything you would need to whip up a platter. Thanks so much, we will be back.

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Sparkling Cabin Springs

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Creswick VIC
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (274 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 February 2026

Sparkling Cabin Springs
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