Hepburn Energy is a member co-operative that owns the wind park at Leonards Hill near Daylesford. You can book a guided Hepburn wind farm tour to stand beside the turbines and hear how community investors keep profits local.
What you can do near Daylesford
- Register interest for a one-hour community energy park tour between October and April (Hepburn Energy tours)
- Meet the guide at the park entrance on Ballan-Daylesford Road and walk or drive to the turbine hardstand with closed-toe shoes
- Ask how member shares fund clean power and future solar and battery plans on the same site
- Combine small groups to share the base tour fee when the organiser allows combined bookings
How to join
Tours need registration at least about a month ahead, then payment through the co-operative shop after you receive a booking reference. The organiser lists a base fee for up to ten visitors and a per-person charge for larger groups on the tour information sheet.
Why it matters in Daylesford
Rural towns can own the infrastructure that powers them. Visitors see friendly machines on a working farm, not a distant utility billboard.
Good to know
- When do tours run? Hepburn Energy runs tours from October to April; winter dates are not offered on the tour page.
- What does a tour cost? The tour sheet lists a base rate for up to ten people plus an extra charge per additional visitor; confirm your quote when you register.
- What should I wear? Closed-toe shoes are required on the operating wind farm; bring sun or rain protection because weather changes quickly on the hill.
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Source: Hepburn Energy: community energy park tours.
Details checked: 2026-10-18.
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