VISIT TRENTHAM
Only a short drive from Melbourne, Trentham feels a world away, a charming town framed by the Wombat Forest and brimming with food, wine, and outdoor discoveries.
Trentham is part of the Daylesford–Macedon Ranges tourism region, renowned for its foodie destinations, cool-climate wines, and outdoor experiences. The Wombat Forest surrounds the town, offering rich biodiversity, walking trails such as the Domino Trail to Lyonville and the Wombat Forest Walk, and opportunities for nature-based discovery and research.
The town is well connected by road from Woodend, Ballan via Greendale, Blackwood and Newbury, and from Daylesford and Kyneton. Public transport links include the Woodend train station with several daily bus services connecting to Trentham.
THINGS TO DO
Visit Trentham Falls
Trentham Falls is situated within the traditional Country of the Dja Dja Wurrung People. It's one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Central Victoria and a must-see when you're visiting Trentham or Daylesford. It's a very popular destination in winter and spring, when the falls show their true power and presence.
Trentham Falls is the highest single drop of any waterfall in Central Victoria. Plunging more than 32 metres down a basalt cliff, it has formed a ravine several hundred metres long. Picnic tables and fire pits are available for a barbeque or picnic under the shade of the tree canopy.
Visit TRATA
TRATA is the Trentham Rail and Tram Association, a volunteer group that preserves and maintains the historic Trentham Railway Station precinct in Victoria. The station is a local community hub, used for events, markets, and as the starting point for the Domino Walking Trail.
The association leases the station from VicTrack and aims to further improve the site and promote rail trail development.
Visit the Historical Society Old Trentham Police Complex
The Old Trentham Police Complex, at 3-5 Camp Street, is a historical site managed by the Trentham and District Historical Society, featuring a collection of five portable weatherboard buildings, including a charge office, stable, and both single and double cells, which served as the town's police station from 1866 to 1987.
The complex includes the Trentham District Story installation, a series of panels chronicling the district's history, and is open for visits, particularly during summer weekends, with donations welcomed.
Looking for a good walk?
Domino Rail Trail:
The Domino Rail Trail is a beautiful trail to walk, run or cycle through picturesque bushland between the township of Trentham and the hamlet of Lyonville. The mostly flat trail runs along th old railway line, starting at the old Trentham Railway Station.
Wombat Trail:
The Wombat Trail is an easy 9km walk which takes approximately two hours to complete. It links the Quarry Street, Stoney Creek and Bath Street Reserves in the township of Trentham with the old Trentham Racecourse Reserve in the Wombat State Forest.
Wombat State Forest Trails:
Wombat State Forest is a native wildlife hotspot, with kangaroos, wombats, wallabies, echidnas, koalas and over 150 bird species calling these Ordovician or Cenozoic sediments home. Dja Dja Wurrung people are the Traditional Custodians of the land in which Wombat State Forest covers today and there are several sites of particular cultural heritage throughout the area. Upon visiting, the state forest caters to various activities including off-road driving, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, bird-watching, fishing, and this part in particular holds a reputation as being one of the best areas for mountain biking in Victoria.
ACCOMMODATION
Whether you’re here for a weekend escape or a longer stay, Trentham offers a range of short-stay options. From cosy cottages and B&Bs to retreats tucked into the Wombat Forest. You’ll also find accommodation that connects you easily to the region’s wineries, trails, and neighbouring towns.
For a broader overview of places to stay across the region, visit Daylesford Macedon Life.
Local Visitor Centres
Trentham Visitor
Information Centre
(Mechanics Trentham)
Open Tues, Wed, Fri
10am to 5pm.
(Lunch time closure between 1pm & 1:45pm.)
Daylesford
Regional Visitor Information Centre
Open 7 Days
10am – 4pm
THANKS TO OUR PAGE SPONSOR
Wellness Inspired By Nature
38 High Street, Trentham VIC 3458
0418 364 497
Trentham: A Sanctuary for Wellness
Nestled among forest and open spaces, Trentham’s natural environment and energies create the perfect setting for healing and restoration. It’s the ideal place to reconnect with nature’s rhythms, ground yourself in tranquil surroundings, and experience the healing you need.
Scattered throughout the town and into the forest, you’ll find a variety of health professionals, practitioners, coaches and healers offering diverse modalities to support you in reaching your health and wellness goals.
Whether you’re a local or a visitor here to explore Trentham’s natural beauty, enjoy the galleries, homeware and fashion stores, or indulge your taste buds at the cafes and restaurants, take a moment to find calm.
Catherine Laurent (BHSc Naturopath)
