The Best Daylesford Shops for the Ultimate Retail Therapy Experience

If you’re after an easy weekend getaway, put Daylesford at the top of your list. Loved for its storybook landscapes, cosy retreats, and gourmet delights, this charming town offers the perfect blend of comfort and adventure year-round. And don’t expect to leave empty-handed — Daylesford is brimming with fascinating shops, from sprawling vintage bazaars and maze-like bookstores to luxe homeware boutiques and artisanal providores.

Here are our top picks for the best shops in Daylesford for your next browsing adventure.

Think Alike Store

Think Alike Store in neighbouring Woodend is a relaxed sartorial hideaway where style meets conscience. Cult favourites like Kowtow, House of Sunny, and Sister Studios mingle with sculptural pieces, dreamy knits, quirky accessories, and homewares you’ll actually want to live with. Each item feels like it was made to stick around — a future heirloom in the making. Wander the racks, pick up something that sparks joy, and leave with a little more style, a little more story, and zero guilt.

100 High Street, Woodend 

Villa Daylesford 

Wander into Villa Daylesford and suddenly, you’re somewhere entirely else. European elegance flirts with country cool across sculptural ceramics, lush botanical perfumes, artisan textiles, and statement homewares plucked from Japan to the Mediterranean. Each shelf teases with stories of craft, adventure, and living well. Hunting for a signature scent, a Parisian candle, or a gift that feels like a secret? Step inside — temptation reigns, discovery delights, and leaving empty-handed is simply impossible.

82c Vincent Street, Daylesford 

Woodend General

Woodend General is where quiet luxury meets everyday magic. Organic linens, hand-thrown ceramics, and homewares are laid out like treasures, each one inviting touch and admiration. Sunlight spills across warm timber shelves, carrying the faint scent of cotton and clay, while each item hints at stories of slow mornings and deliberate living. It’s a store that doesn’t just furnish a home — it elevates how you inhabit it, leaving you lingering, inspired, and eager to bring a little of that calm beauty into your own life.

84/88 High Street, Woodend 

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Gewürzhaus Spice House

Step inside Gewürzhaus and the world shifts. One whiff of their heady spice blends, and you’re wandering a Moroccan souk or a Parisian kitchen. More than a Daylesford shop, it’s a culinary portal, brimming with over 250 meticulously sourced spices, salts, and teas, each ready to transform your cooking. Scoop a custom blend, discover a rare pepper, and let the alchemy begin. For flavour-obsessed food lovers, consider this your Daylesford pilgrimage.

47 Vincent Street, Daylesford

Around the Corner

Around the Corner on Vincent Street is a boutique where old-world charm flirts effortlessly with modern cool. European antiques, art, and homewares fill every nook, each piece carrying a story, each corner inviting discovery. Step inside and time slows — the air hums with history, and beauty feels instinctive. Open Fridays and Saturdays, this is one of those Daylesford shops you wander into and never quite want to leave, a space where curiosity and style collide.

5/27 Vincent Street, Daylesford

Daylesford Records

Looking for some of the best shopping in Daylesford? Daylesford Records is the place to start. This locally owned haven for vinyl lovers is brimming with vintage, first-press, and rare finds, alongside a carefully curated selection of turntables, speakers, and amps. A stylish, music-filled space where nostalgia meets modern sound.

8/11 Howe Street, Daylesford

The Amazing Mill Markets

You could easily lose a day exploring the Mill Markets’ endless mix of vintage collectables, retro fashion, antiques, home décor, and jewellery. Each stallholder offers their unique selection — from rare records and glass art to Russian babushka dolls — and you’re guaranteed a great time meeting locals and hearing their stories. After gathering your newfound treasures, stop by the in-house Mill Cafe for a milkshake and pastry. It’s one of Daylesford’s best shops to find something truly unique.

105 Central Springs Road, Daylesford

Manteau Noir

Manteau Noir is a destination for lovers of ethical slow fashion and considered style. The boutique blends sustainable clothing in natural fibres with accessories, homewares, ceramics, art, niche perfumes, and Aesop skincare, each piece chosen for beauty and longevity. The space itself feels like a living story — heirloom French storage, hand-blown glass lighting, soft corners that invite lingering. Owner and designer Victoria Varrasso curates every item with care, from a perfectly cut linen dress to cashmere socks, offering sensory delight at every turn.

1/27 Vincent Street, Daylesford

Cliffy’s Emporium

More than just Daylesford’s beloved coffee and breakfast spot, Cliffy’s doubles as a delightful providore. Honouring its history as a 1950s general store, it now showcases fresh local produce alongside specialty groceries — think paté, preserves, honey, cheese, and wine. The space retains much of its historic character, with vintage signs for Bushell’s tea and Cadbury Cocoa still lending a nostalgic wink from the walls. A visit here is a feast for both taste and memory.

30 Raglan Street, Daylesford

Portal 108

Step into Portal 108 and let your wardrobe do the talking. Just a three-minute drive from Daylesford, this Hepburn Springs boutique brings together some of Australia’s — and the world’s — most exciting labels. From sleek, minimalist pieces to vibrant statement styles, handcrafted footwear, contemporary bags, and jewellery that stops traffic, it’s a playground for anyone who loves to dress with personality. One visit, and you’ll leave with something bold, unexpected, and entirely you. Fashion, all in one stylish stop.

108 Main Road, Hepburn Springs

Enki Apothecary & Distillery

In the heart of Daylesford, Enki Apothecary & Distillery invites you into a world where ancient alchemy meets modern care. Guided by traditional medicine distillation and extraction methods, every step — from the seed germination to the bottling of remedies — is a patient, intimate conversation with nature. Sink into the green velvet couches and feel the rhythm of true healing. Alongside this, their 100% organic food and beverage menu celebrates locally sourced, high-quality produce, nourishing body and spirit.

77 Vincent Street, Daylesford 

The Farmers Wife

At The Farmers Wife, shopping feels like a quiet treasure hunt. Linen shirts, cashmere knits and elegant homewares sit beside preloved curiosities, each carrying the charm of another era. There’s a rhythm to the place — soft light, carefully curated shelves, the hum of discovery. You might arrive for a new wardrobe staple and leave with a hand-thrown vase, a scented candle, or a story you hadn’t planned on taking home. It’s simple, beautiful, and utterly irresistible.

26 Vincent Street, Daylesford

The Convent Shop

Daylesford’s Convent Gallery is one of the region’s premier cultural attractions, showcasing a remarkable collection of traditional and contemporary art within a Victorian-era former convent. Be sure to visit the gallery’s gift shop, where you’ll discover an array of local produce, stylish homewares, body products, books, and unique keepsakes to remember your visit.

7 Daly Street, Daylesford

Buster McGee 

Buster McGee is a must-visit for a dose of understated style. This independent men’s boutique curates a considered collection of clothing, grooming products, fine fragrances, and accessories, with standout brands like Bellroy, Original Weekend, Parle Moi de Parfum, and Mr Simple. Every piece is thoughtfully selected, effortless yet distinctive, making it the perfect Daylesford shop for those who appreciate refined, modern menswear with a touch of personality.

10-12 Howe Street, Daylesford 

Brick Lane Bazaar

At Brick Lane Bazaar, the unusual finds its home. Over 30 stallholders breathe new life into second-hand treasures — retro lava lamps flicker beside reworked Levis, rare puzzles beckon from worn shelves, and antique clocks tick with quiet stories of the past. The air hums with curiosity, flecked with the scent of locally made soaps, candles, and sweets from regional artisans. Every corner invites discovery, every turn sparks delight.

34 Vincent Street, Daylesford

Paradise Bookshop

Housed in an elegant Georgian bank building, Paradise is a rambling maze of 14 rooms chock-full of new and second-hand books, games, toys, comics and records. The store is perfect for finding holiday reads, with every genre across fiction and non-fiction covered, plus coffee table and lifestyle books that make great gifts. There’s even a room upstairs with velvet reading chairs and a fireplace, in case you wanted to settle in with your new book.

46 Vincent Street, Daylesford

Frances Pilley

Make your bath the main event with Frances Pilley, where indulgence travels as far as France and Syria. Olive and laurel soaps, Dead Sea salts, argan oil, and hammam towels so plush they practically hug you, turn every soak into a mini-vacation. As you’d expect, the store smells divine, and the staff are conspirators in your pursuit of small luxuries that feel far too decadent to be everyday.

28 Vincent Street, Daylesford

eCasa Daylesford

If your heart beats for European design, eCasa is a must-visit Daylesford shop. This cosy boutique sources homewares directly from artisans across France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, and beyond. Owners Jo and Robin travel regularly to Paris homewares fairs and wander flea markets, uncovering quality linens, cutlery, and unique décor pieces to bring back. Every item is thoughtfully curated — colourful, practical, and designed to delight, making eCasa the perfect stop for luxury European-inspired homewares in Daylesford.

89 Vincent Street, Daylesford

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Writer

Kelsey Harrington

24 August 2025

Kelsey Harrington is a Melbourne-based writer with a sharp eye for the city's ever-evolving food, wine, arts, and culture scene. Her journey into the creative industry took the scenic route—what started as a passion for capturing Melbourne’s energy through a camera lens led her to Sitchu, where she worked her way up to Melbourne Editor. With over four years in the industry, she’s all about uncovering the best places to eat, drink, and explore. Off the clock? You’ll find her diving into a platter of fresh oysters and crudo, gallery-hopping, or sipping an extra dirty martini while plotting her next adventure.