Discover Daylesford Through a Self-Guided Mystery Adventure
Looking for a unique way to experience Daylesford?
Escape to the country for a day of mystery, delicious local food, art, beautiful scenery and hidden gems on our Mystery Day Out Daylesford.
Your adventure begins with a fun and interactive mystery outdoor activity in one of the region's most scenic locations before your clues lead you to a series of surprise destinations. Along the way, you'll enjoy a cheese & charcuterie lunch with wine, explore an iconic local landmark and indulge in an artisan chocolate treat.
Using clues accessed via your smartphone, each destination remains a mystery until you're ready to uncover what's next.
Perfect for couples, friends, birthdays, anniversaries and weekend getaways, the Mystery Day Out Daylesford combines adventure, food, culture and beautiful scenery into one unforgettable day.
Solve Clues. Explore. Discover a Different Side of Daylesford.
The Mystery Day Out Daylesford is a self-guided adventure designed to showcase the food, culture, history and natural beauty that make this region so special.
You'll begin by heading outdoors for a fun and interactive mystery activity surrounded by beautiful natural scenery.
From there, your clues will lead you to a handpicked mystery venue for a relaxed cheese & charcuterie lunch with a glass of wine, followed by admission to an iconic local landmark where you'll have time to discover its fascinating art, history and beautiful surrounds.
There's one final indulgence waiting for you too — an artisan chocolate treat from a locally loved mystery store.
Optional detours throughout the day give you even more opportunities to discover Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and the surrounding region.
What's Included in the Mystery Day Out Daylesford?
- 🧩 Clues delivered to your smartphone
- 📍 A mystery trail through Daylesford
- 🌲 A fun and interactive mystery outdoor activity in one of Daylesford's most scenic locations
- 🧀 A delicious grazing lunch with a glass of wine at a handpicked mystery venue
- 🎨Admission to an iconic local landmark, including its art, history and beautiful surrounds
- 🍫An artisan chocolate treat from a locally loved mystery store
- 🧭Optional detours to discover even more local attractions and hidden gems
Whether you're planning a romantic date, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking for something different to do in Daylesford, we've taken care of the planning while keeping the day's destinations a surprise.
Upgrade Your Mystery Day Out Daylesford:
Want to make your Daylesford escape even more memorable?
🏨 Mystery Accommodation Upgrade (from $250 per night)
Why let the adventure end? Extend your experience with a one-night stay at a mystery 4- to 5-star hotel or unique holiday rental in Daylesford. Contact us for availability and a personalised quote.
Important Information
⏱️ Duration: Approximately 5–6 hours, excluding optional add-ons
👟 Difficulty: Moderate
🚶 Walking: Your mystery activity takes place outdoors and involves walking on varied terrain. Across the experience, you can expect to walk approximately 3–4km. Guests should have a reasonable level of physical fitness and be comfortable walking outdoors. Comfortable, supportive footwear is strongly recommended.
🚗 Transport: Your own vehicle is required to travel between mystery destinations
📍 Location: Daylesford & surrounds, VIC
👥 Suitable For: Couples, friends and small groups
📱 What You'll Need: A smartphone with internet access to receive and follow your clues. We also recommend bringing a portable phone charger.
🌦️ Weather: Part of the Mystery Day Out takes place outdoors and the experience operates in most weather conditions. Please check the forecast before your adventure and dress appropriately for the conditions. The outdoor component will not operate in very heavy rain or on Total Fire Ban days. If weather or fire conditions prevent this part of your experience from safely going ahead, our team will contact you to arrange another tour date.
Dietary Requirements:
The below dietary requirements can be catered for:
✔️ Gluten-free
✔️ Vegetarian
✔️ Pregnancy-friendly options
✔️ Vegan (upon request)
✔️ Dairy-free or lactose-free (upon request)
✔️ Nut allergies (upon request)
Please let us know about any dietary requirements when booking and we'll do our best to accommodate them. If you have multiple dietary requirements, severe allergies or complex dietary needs, we recommend contacting us before booking to discuss available options.
While we work closely with our local food partners to cater for dietary requirements, all food is prepared by third-party suppliers and we cannot guarantee the absence of allergens or cross-contamination. Please confirm ingredients and allergen information directly with staff on the day of your adventure.
- 🌲 Beautiful natural surrounds
- 🧩 A fun and interactive mystery outdoor experience
- 🧀 Daylesford's renowned local food scene
- 🍷 Wine and relaxed country hospitality
- 🎨 Art, history and local culture
- 🍫 Artisan chocolate and locally made treats
- 💎 Hidden gems and local favourites
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🧭 Optional detours through Daylesford and Hepburn Springs
- 🧩 Solve clues and riddles to uncover each new destination
- 🌲 Get outdoors and experience Daylesford's beautiful natural surrounds
- 🧀 Enjoy a relaxed cheese & charcuterie lunch with wine
- 🎨 Discover the region's art, history and culture
- 💎 Visit places you may never have discovered yourself
- ❤️ Perfect for dates, anniversaries, birthdays and special occasions
- 🚗 Explore at your own pace without a tour guide or group
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🎁 Makes a unique experience gift
Surprise someone special with a Mystery Day Out Daylesford gift voucher.
Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, Christmas and special occasions, our gift vouchers let the recipient choose a date that suits them while you give them an entire day of adventure, food and surprises.
What is a mystery activity?
Your Mystery Day Out includes a fun and interactive outdoor activity in one of Daylesford's most scenic locations.
You'll spend approximately 1.5-2 hours exploring the area and completing an interactive experience along the way. We won't reveal exactly what you'll be doing or where you're going — that's all part of the mystery!
The activity involves walking outdoors on varied terrain, so guests should have a reasonable level of physical fitness and wear comfortable, supportive footwear.
How much walking is involved?
You can expect to walk approximately 3–4km throughout your Mystery Day Out, with much of this taking place during your mystery outdoor activity.
Guests should be comfortable walking outdoors on varied terrain. Comfortable, supportive footwear is strongly recommended.
What happens if it rains?
The Mystery Day Out Daylesford operates in most weather conditions, so a little rain won't stop the adventure!
Part of your experience takes place outdoors, so we recommend checking the forecast and dressing appropriately for the conditions.
The outdoor component will not operate in very heavy rain or on Total Fire Ban days. If conditions prevent this part of your experience from safely going ahead, we'll contact you to arrange another tour date.
What kind of lunch is included?
You'll enjoy a relaxed cheese & charcuterie lunch at a handpicked mystery venue, accompanied by a glass of wine.
It's the perfect opportunity to slow down, enjoy some delicious local flavours and recharge before uncovering your next mystery destination.
What happens at the mystery landmark?
Your clues will lead you to one of Daylesford's iconic local landmarks, where admission is included as part of your experience.
You'll have time to explore its art, history and beautiful surrounds at your own pace. We're keeping the exact destination secret — you'll have to solve your clues to discover where you're headed!
How far in advance do I need to book?
Bookings for the Mystery Day Out Daylesford must be made at least 6 days before your preferred adventure date.
For example, if you'd like to book for a Sunday, you'll need to complete your booking by midnight on the previous Sunday.
We had a great day out, exploring Daylesford and surrounds on our Mystery Day Out. ??
Awesome day spent at great locations. Not knowing each location until the last cement added to the experience.
Gave us the opportunity to visit places we haven't been to on previous trips to the Daylesford area. Food was good and staff helpful
We had an Absolutely awesome day. We got to do activities we wouldn’t have otherwise and loved every minute of it! Thankyou!
Absolutely wonderful, well planned & enjoyable day. I would highly recommend Mystery Adventures. Quality and incredibly enjoyable fun filled exploring Daylesford. Thank You my sister and I absolutely loved the experience!