Event Dates
From: Sunday, Mar 7th, 2021
To: Sunday, Mar 7th, 2021
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!
Both events are held at the Palais entertainment venue at Hepburn Springs, just a short trip from the epicenter of the Chill Out event, Daylesford.
Labour Day Eve with hundreds of cowboys and their LGBTIQ+ friends.
Free shuttle bus every 15 minutes from Daylesford to Hepburn during the party
THICK ‘N’ JUICY parties are home to a big family of super sexy men and their LGBTIQ+ friends. Everyone is welcome in our home!
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
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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.
Big Stanley is a little bit of tranquility in the heart of Daylesford. It’s an easy 10 minute walk to the Main Street, yet looks out over a peaceful valley, with kangaroos for neighbors! For a ‘little’ cottage, it has plenty of room to relax.
Azidene House and Spa Apartment is a spa retreat for regeneration, relaxation and privacy. The Apartment has a private double size spa, dim the lights and relax your troubles away. 3 minutes walk from the center of town
a peaceful country retreat in the heart of Daylesford, set privately at the back of a leafy garden allotment on a quiet no-through-road that leads down to Lake Daylesford. It is very close to the famous Amazing Mill Markets antiques
Circa Ruby Mint Daylesford is 1 of 3 gorgeous one bedroom semi detached cottages located in the heart of Daylesford. With a large spa bath, separate shower, and beautiful canopy queen bed, this cottage exudes luxury.
Daylesford is a charming village with great hotels and guest houses dotted across the centre. Chic Spas and charming villas are within a short drive from the centre. If you are visiting for one of the many gay events, stay close to the centre with our hotel recommendations.
Offering free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 dining options, Hotel Frangos is located in heart of Daylesford.
Located in a historic 18th-century building with air-conditioned accommodation and free Wi-Fi.
Daylesford Royal Hotel is set in Daylesford with comfortable rooms and a great restaurant for breakfast.
Just 2 minutes’ walk from centre ,guest lounges,open fire, barbecue facilities & a fully cooked breakfast
The Yarra Valley Victoria’s oldest wine region, dating back to 1838 and is less than an hour’s drive away, enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
Or take a drive down Beach Road that starts from Brighton and goes all the way to the southern point of Mordialloc on the way stop off for a swim at one of the many secluded beaches or lunch in one of the small towns, this really is a amazing drive along the winding coast road