June 17th, 2025Block Watch

Filming for the The Block has ended with the show due to be aired in early August – before the five houses on the Raglan Street, Daylesford site go up for auction.
A spokesperson said the show’s builders Nine In Six were at the site, doing maintenance on the houses and gardens, until the end of the auctions which were likely to be late October or early November. Real estate agents for the houses will also be doing private open for inspections.
Central Highlands residents, who have watched The Block houses rise up from the former sheep paddock, can watch promotions go to air later this month.

Along with spending plenty in the town’s cafes and hotels, like the Daylesford Hotel pictured above with a “thank you” from executive producer, Julian Cress, the show’s contestants have also helped out a number of organisations.
They include the historic Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa, the community theatre – Phoenix at The Rex, and the Daylesford Men’s Shed. The show has also shone the spotlight on local products such as the Daylesford & Hepburn Mineral Springs Co.

One of the The Block’s three judges Marty Fox and contestants headed to the Daylesford Bowling Club for a pickleball challenge and Daylesford Primary School students toured the site. The first appearance of the cast members was at the ChillOut parade in March.
Homeware lifestyle store, Cedar & Sage Daylesford joint partner Sally Collinson told realestate.com that her store’s Daylesford candle was set to feature in the winning bathroom in the first week of the show.
Daylesford was originally going to be The Block’s 20th series in 2024 but after locals complained, it was moved to Phillip Island. Words: Donna Kelly