Time to head back to Melbourne. We were up and on the road early to do some exploring along the way- or "coddiwompling" as Kerrie taught me- a new word- enjoying the journey, allowing for unplanned detours, spontaneous stops, discoveries along the way. So we started off at the Ballarat Botanic Gardens, stopped of at Overwrought Metal Art, found a chocolate shop in Daylesford, waterfalls at Trentham, a drive through Wombat State Forest then another chocolate shop in Trentham.
Before we left Ballarat we visited the Botanic Gardens, they were just lovely. This is Pipers on Lake Wendouree, lovely building opposite the Botanic Gardens.
The Conservatory in the Gardens
The Fernery Building
Lovely spot in the gardens
The Ballarat Botanic Gardens has an avenue with busts of the Prime Ministers of Australia. This is Julia Gillard-the first, and to date, the only female Prime Minister
Called into Overwrought Metal and Sculpture Garden on the way to Daylesford
The chocolate shop and cafe at Daylesfod, Vinnie was the owner and maker of the chocolates. He escaped the hectic life as a chef in Melbourne to run this café and make chocolates!
Quite and impressive drop of 32 metres over basalt rock
Then it was into the town of Trentham which won the Tiny Town of Victoria 2025. It was a delightful town and we enjoyed exploring.
Then we discovered the delights of the Sisko Chocolate Shop- the aroma was delightful as you walked in.
We just had to try the Sensory Hot Chocolate Experience. We poured our little jug of hot chocolate into the glass which melted the chocolate and out popped a home made marshmallow. It ranks up there in my top 3 hot chocolates!
Then it was time to head to Melbourne, Kerrie dropped me off at my hotel near the airport. We had great time catching up and exploring the Ballarat and Daylesford area. Later that night I caught up with my brother Gary and his family for dinner. I then flew back to Canberra Saturday afternoon.
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