DARREN OLIVER

2. Did you grow up here or move to the region ?

My wife and I shifted up to Daylesford 22 years ago with your to young sons. We wanted a better upbringing for them, and Daylesford seemed the perfect fit for us as well as them, country living with a bit of pizzazz, that’s Daylesford.

1.Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do?

My background was transport and hydraulics then changed tack about ten years ago to property maintenance.

3. What do you love about Daylesford and surrounds?

I love the feel of the town and surrounds, the bars, cafes, and music venues All an hour or so from Melbourne.

4. How is it, building in this very cold climate that is also very hilly? Any challenges?

It has been a challenge working in this region with the weather doing property maintenance and working outside in winter.

5. If you were to be a tourist in our town, what would your weekend itinerary look like?

If I was a tourist in town, I would start with a good breakfast nice co ee a nice walk around the lake or some of the great bush tracks, visit some out of the way mineral Springs, a stroll up and down our main street and a visit to the botanical Gardens. Love where I live.

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