Event Dates
From: Saturday, March 8, 2025
To: Saturday, March 8, 2025
THICK ‘N’ JUICY parties are home to a big family of super sexy men and their LGBTIQ+ friends.
The Thick and Juicy Party events are not to be missed if you are attending the Daylesford Chill out festival. The parties take place on the Labor day weekend!
- Stay close to the venue and treat yourself to a true 5 star experience at Saltus Luxury accommodation, in your very own villa. The Hepuburn Springs Motor inn is close by and offers great value, clean and simple rooms within walking distance of the party.
The Event
- Next Edition: Saturday March 8th 2025.
- Join Thick and Juicy for two massive dance parties at the incredible Palais-Hepburn on Labour Day weekend with hundreds of friendly fellas and their LGBTIQ+ friends.
- Day & Night Parties
- High-Profile DJs
- Stunning Lights & Lasers
- Hunky GoGo Dancers
- Free shuttle bus every 15 minutes from Daylesford to Hepburn during the party.
- 8pm-3am @ Palais-Hepburn
The Venue
- Palais-Hepburn – For almost 100 years, set in the tranquil and beautiful setting of Hepburn Springs, Palais-Hepburn has drawn musicians & Performers from around the globe to one of country Victorias prime entertainment venues.
- The new Palais-Hepburn has had a stunning makeover & provides entertainment, cocktail, wine bar, charcuterie, cheese boards with a Modern Australian menu, including a boutique bottle shop, offering local and international wines.
- The venue plays host to several events during the Daylesford Chill Out event. It is 8 minutes by taxi to the venue from the centre of Daylesford.
Where to stay in Daylesford
Here are our top recommendations on places to stay during the event.
Hotel Frangos, Central Springs Inn, The Royal Hotel, Pendower House B&B.
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Hotel Frangos, is our editors choice in
Daylesford offering a great breakfast
For further information and advice on
Thick & Juicy visit The Website
Daylesford, Victoria is the secret gay capital of Australia. This picturesque rural hamlet is just one hour drive from Melbourne airport and 90 minutes from the city. Daylesford has a large gay population and united group of shop owners and tourism operators. Together they produce the largest gay and lesbian festival in rural and regional Australia when the entire town turns into one big gay village. All of the businesses in the area have been gay-friendly for more than 20 years.
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