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Welcome to Daylesford and Macedon Ranges. If you are interested in wonderful produce and great food and wine, then this is the place for you.

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2 Days in the Macedon Ranges

Follow our two-day itinerary to discover some of the best food and drink…

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2 Days in Daylesford + Surrounds

Discover some of the best dining and drinking e xperiences in Daylesford and…

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The Art of Resting

Why is it, that the older you get the quicker time passes? Especially in a world…

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Love is in the air in Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. It's a lovely reminder to spend quality…

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Top 5 Tasting Plates

With the arrival of the warmer weather and longer days, we can’t think of a better…

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The Rise Of ‘Local’

It has been a privilege to monitor the awakening of global best practice producers…

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A Local’s Guide To Daylesford

Daylesford local, Paul Righetti, is a fifth generation farmer and owner of…

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Spectacular Places To Say ‘I DO’

Fancy getting married in a spectacular outdoor location? The Daylesford and Macedon…

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Dining Outdoors: Our Top 14

With the arrival of the warmer weather and longer days, we can’t think of a better…

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Make a Splash

Summer has a habit of bringing people together, and after the year we’ve just had,…

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A Guide to Conscious Shopping

By shopping ‘slow’ and supporting smaller makers or certified brands, you are often…

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Pet-Friendly Stays

Fancy a weekend away, but don’t want to leave your four-legged friend behind? We…

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Wellness: Budget to Luxe

When it comes to pampering oneself, it doesn’t have to break the bank. From bathing…

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Follow The Art Gallery Trail

Before the festive season bells begin to ring, ensure you have the perfect ensemble…

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Rosé in the Ranges

Rosé, a style of wine that is characterised by a light copper to pink hue, crunchy…

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A Splash Back In Time

We might be living in a country girt by sea, but the closest thing to the ocean out…

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Festive Fashion Unveiled

Before the festive season bells begin to ring, ensure you have the perfect ensemble…

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New Drinks To Savour

They say variety is the spice of life. When it comes to drinks, we all have our…

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Green Scene

Want to support places that put sustainability at the heart of what they do? You’ll…

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Shaken or Stirred

Whether you’re looking for the perfect pairing to enjoy at home, a delicious…

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What To Do For Under $50

So, this inflation thing… is a thing. The increasing cost of living (and enjoying…

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A Good Old Sunday Road Trip

Order a picnic, throw a rug in the back of the car, or book a late lunch in a…

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What’s New

The cool winter air didn’t stop a flurry of activity in our region, with an…

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Pop Into a Providore

Fun fact: some of Australia’s very first providores popped up right here, in…

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Spring Gardens

As the crisp Winter dew begins to melt, the Daylesford Macedon region unfurls like…

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Photo-Worthy Wedding Venues

In our humble opinion, the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region is home to some of…

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A Weekend For Our Fellow Francophiles

International travel and those long-missed Euro-trips may be back on the cards. But…

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Get Ready For Some Outdoor Adventures

My lovely wife always says ‘there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing…

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Top Dishes From our Hatted Restaurants

When The Age Good Food Guide 2023 awards were handed out, the Daylesford and…

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Women In Wine

From picking grapes to creating award-winning wines, women make immeasurable…

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A Luxurious Sojourn

There’s a moment when you step over the threshold to your luxury holiday…

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5 Hydrating Facials

Getting a facial is one of life’s guilty pleasures. Treating yourself to this…

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Follow The Pie Trail

I think we can all agree that when it comes to winter comfort food, few things are…

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A Tour Can Be The Cure

There is plenty to see and do in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges. With more than…

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Get Behind the Wheel

A trip to Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges shows that there’s more than meets the…

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Hot Tub Time

Slipping into a hot tub or spa bath can be the perfect way to end a day exploring…

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Pay it Forward in Castlemaine

It’s easy to spend a day or two uncovering Castlemaine’s many treasures. Located on…

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Interview with Annie Smithers

Blessed with rich volcanic soil and world-class produce, the Daylesford and Macedon…

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Where to Spot and Buy Autumn Colour

Autumn is one of the most popular times to visit the high hills of our region, as…

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What’s New in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges

It’s all happening in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, as we continue to see a…

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All aboard… five locations you can travel to by train

The proximity of the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region to Melbourne is one of…

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The History of the Avenue of Honour

Each autumn, visitors come from far and wide to admire the Avenues of Honour within…

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Our Top Picks – Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival

Autumn truly is one of the best times to visit the Macedon Ranges, as the leaves…

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The Art of the Scent

What better way to remember your holiday than by taking home a scent to remember it…

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Accessible Travel

Travelling can be tricky when you have a disability. That’s why we’ve pulled…

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Fairway to Heaven

When one thinks of Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, golf isn’t usually the first…

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A Paddle and a Bite

When I first started to kayak, it was in Port Phillip Bay. It was a choppy, sea…

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Follow The Sun

There is something truly magical about a stunning sunset. It’s impossible not to…

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Get on the Tools & Workshop it

Whether you are into a yoga stretch or stretching a canvas, there are plenty of…

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The Ultimate Gift Giving Guide

There is something undeniably charming about perusing exquisitely curated boutiques…

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Twilight Fun

There is a magical window of time between 6pm and sunset, when it’s not time for…

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Probably the best country pub trail in the world

The Danish term ‘hygge´ (pronounced “hue-guh”) has been often linked with…

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Top Breakfast Spots

Some prefer to get up early and call it ‘breakfast’, others prefer a more leisurely…

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Exhaling Under A Thousand Stars

While I’m still on my camping “L Plates’, a slow renovation of an 80’s pop up…

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The Art of the Winery Meal

There is an art to pulling together the perfect winery meal. The food needs to be…

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Group Stays

Whether it’s you and your besties travelling together, or your extended family, the…

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A Garden Lover’s Guide to Mount Macedon

Melina Goddard and Annie Mulkearns, the duo behind Mount Macedon Tours give us the…

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Budburst is Back

Want to discover one of Australia’s coolest wine regions? Then mark your calendars,…

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Pay it Forward in Mount Macedon

When Mount Macedon was recently crowned ‘Victoria’s Top Tiny Town’, it’s fair to…

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Bloomin’ Lovely

Renowned for its warm summers and cool winters, picturesque landscapes, fertile…

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Music in the Mountains: an Interview with Jan Skubiszewski

Having worked with local and international artists including Nick Cave and John…

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An Ideal Wedding Destination

In a region that boasts breathtakingly beautiful surroundings, exquisite…

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Spring Stays

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a stay at one of these boutique accommodation…

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A Week in the Life: Guide to a 7-Night Stay

A weekend is never long enough in the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region, so stay…

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Must Have Winter Woollies

Rugging up against the winter chill can certainly be a fashionable affair. Curate…

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Your Guide to the Pawfect Getaway

Taking our pets with us on holiday is the new norm. Here are our picks for the best…

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Top Spots for Winter Shots

We asked six of our favourite local photographers to share their tips on where to…

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School Holiday Family Fun

Don’t let the cooler weather deter you this winter, Daylesford and the Macedon…

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Snow Play

Few things excite my children more than a bit of nutaryuk. ‘Nutaryuk’ is the Innuit…

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Cosy Up Beside an Outdoor Fire Pit

It's no secret that it’s cold up this way in winter, but we are all about embracing…

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Encounters of the Spooky Kind

It is said that Victoria’s historic goldfields are some of the most haunted places…

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Winter Health Giving Seasonal Flavours

The trick will be to support and build our immunity as much as possible this year,…

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BOREALIS lights up Daylesford

Always dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights? You can make it a reality without…

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Pay it Forward in Trentham

Trentham is a tiny town that packs a fair punch when it comes to world-class food…

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Destination Wellness

The Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region is renowned for its world-class spas and…

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Live Music in Unexpected Places

Discover sweet sounds in plenty of unexpected places - from churches to mechanics’…

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On the Hunt for a Hearty Red

One of the things I enjoy most about the Macedon Ranges is the distinct differences…

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Fresh is Best

Our region is home to various farmgates, farmers’ markets and providores, all of…

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The Roast Is Hot

The chill of winter heralds the start of roast season. Cook your own with these…

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Top 10 hot chocolates

As the temperature dips, it’s time to cosy up with a mug of piping hot chocolate.…

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The Indigenous History of Hanging Rock

Discover the fascinating history of Hanging Rock, or 'Ngannelong', that dates back…

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Autumn Botanic Gardens Treasure Hunt

Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges are spectacular in autumn and everyone wants to…

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New Sensation: Mount Monument

The farm at Mount Monument is a lovely landscape with a volcano at its heart which…

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Pay it Forward in Woodend

Located in the heart of the Macedon Ranges, Woodend is a lively and welcoming…

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The Regenerators

There's a dry clatter of dragonflies cutting through the air as they hunt down…

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Rooms with a view

Thanks to its high elevation and stunning mountain vistas, the Daylesford Macedon…

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Slow Down & Reconnect: Group Getaways

Whether it’s a girls’ getaway, down-time with work buddies, a blokes’ trip, or that…

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An Interview with Clay Watson

Quiet and unassuming, he doesn’t like to make a big deal of his ‘other’ profession.…

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Food from Local Woods, Meadows, Farms & Gardens

Good food, together with good sleep, prioritising exercise (even if it’s just a…

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Wine, Dine and Discover Something Fine

Feast your eyes on more than a meal, and discover an array of fine art, dressing…

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Our Top 5 Spots to Unwind

The Daylesford Macedon Ranges region is home to plenty of amazing experiences that…

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Eat Your Veg

Eating vegetables has never been more fashionable than it is right now, with…

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Bridges of Macedon County

Bridges of Maddison County, the modern-day love affair played out on the big screen…

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Our top picks: Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival

The Macedon Ranges come alive in autumn, as leaves change colour, and villages…

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Walking Tall in Daylesford: ChillOut Turns 25

The word that comes to mind for many people when asked to describe Daylesford is…

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Tea on a High

Fancy a cuppa? Why not make it a fancy cuppa and indulge in one of the region’s…

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Culinary Collaborations

The Daylesford Macedon Ranges region is a tight knit community. This has become…

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Fermenting Country

Across our towns, villages, and countryside, is a close-knit community, quietly…

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Growing Season

One of the simple joys of visiting the country is throwing a few coins into a…

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Small Halls and Tiny Towns

Regional Victoria is an almighty backdrop of wilderness, waterfalls, inland lakes,…

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Health Giving Seasonal Flavours

The Daylesford Macedon Ranges region is a foragers delight. In the first of a…

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Pay it Forward in Hepburn Springs

Home to Australia’s largest concentration of mineral springs, Hepburn Springs has…

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An Art Revolution

The Central Highlands runs in a belt between Ballarat and Macedon and besides the…

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Curate Your Plate: Picnic Perfection

With local brews, wines, fruits and cheeses, olives and homemade cakes readily…

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Summer Weddings

Summer, a time to embrace the great outdoors and celebrate beautiful weather, sunny…

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It’s Time to Say I Do (Finally!)

Boasting sublime settings, an abundance of accommodation with fine food and wine…

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Autumn Weddings

Autumn is an iconic time in this region when nature puts on a magical display of…

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Winter Weddings

Winter in this region is one of the most popular times of the year. Think roaring…

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Wellness and Local Food

What’s the big fuss about “local food”? For a moment it felt very much like a fad.…

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Q&A with Wilbur Wilde

Wilbur Wilde doesn’t need much of an introduction, he has been a mainstay on the…

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Be Kind to Yourself

There’s no denying 2021 has been a tough year, so what better time to treat…

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Spring Weddings

Spring is the time of year when this region explodes with new life. As winter fades…

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Dreamy Summer Desserts

Desserts are a magical thing; they have the ability to awaken your senses and…

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The Land of Good Food

The Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region has enhanced its reputation as one of the…

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Summer Night Skies

Fortuitously, the answer for Victorians is not very far away and only a short drive…

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Preserving the General Store Charm

There is something quintessentially Australian about the local General Store. Found…

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Mineral Springs 101

The Daylesford-Macedon region is almost bursting at the seams with mineral springs…

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The Real Stars of the Screen

There’s unrivalled beauty in the natural landscapes, architecture, forests and…

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Local’s Guide to Christmas Gifts

The silly season is almost upon us. If you’re one of those people that has left…

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Get to the Beer Gardens

With an abundance of sunlight, the flourish of lavender, and the melodic hum of…

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Follow the Sparkling Trail

Not all sparkling wine is created equal. The production of a truly great sparkling…

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Walk to Lunch 

In a region where walking tracks and foodie experiences are in abundance, why not…

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Pay it Forward in Maldon

We could start this article with the obligatory description of Maldon being a…

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Wedding Themes to Wow Your Guests

Just an hour from Melbourne, our region is the dream location for couples looking…

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Go On, Take a Hike

Oh, for a life to be surrounded by nature, bird calls and crisp morning dew,…

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Boutique wines in the Macedon Ranges

The Macedon Ranges Wine Region is well known for its cool climate, so it is not…

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Greens, Free Range Eggs and Locally Sourced Ham

As one of those vegetarian people who eats seafood and eggs, I'm always pleased to…

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Chefs with Cred

In this region, we pride ourselves on our vineyards, forests and rugged landscapes,…

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4 Ways to do a Digital Detox

Switch off, relax and reconnect with what really matters in the beautiful…

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A Good Vintage

As an avid collector of all things vintage, Melbourne stylist and boutique…

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Land of Honey

Daniel Palm is obsessed with beekeeping. The microbiologist runs a research and…

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Country Fair 

2020 – what a BLEEP of a year! Thankfully, our region’s dedicated Agriculture Show…

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Get on the Beers

They say that alchemy is a form of speculative thought, practised to transform…

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What’s On in Spring

Upcoming events in Spring throughout the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges.

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Spring Fashion Finds

Spring sunshine triggers the removal of layers, layers that can feel like a uniform…

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Matt Carnell’s : Best places to Eat and Drink

From Parisian croissants, local honey slathered on a baguette and a trout farm to…

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Hot Tubs: Travel Back in Time

Hot tubs that will make you want to travel back in time. I can see your future. If…

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Maldon Muse: Sally Anderson

Moving to Maldon has enabled Sally Anderson, founder of the Dangerfield fashion…

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Catch a Train and See Where it Takes You

It is such a thrill travelling by train to an undiscovered place and the journey is…

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Swiss Italian Festa is Back

Pour the grappa, crank up the music and raise the lanterns because after a…

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Trentham to Daylesford Art Trail

Encourage your inner art critic this winter and explore the creative community that…

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Treasure Towns

A visit to central Victoria can uncover sensory and scenic treasures, not unlike…

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Cold is Cool

“Are you a summer or a winter person?” was a question that did it to me. Suddenly I…

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When The Sun Goes Down, It’s Time to Shine

Intrigued by a small group of beautifully dressed couples in town recently, I…

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Winter Glow

Since the end of the nineteenth century, wellbeing seekers have been visiting our…

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Pay it Forward in Lancefield & Romsey

The Lancefield and Romsey district is a rich, fertile area known for its…

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Top 10 Things To Do When You Next Visit

We asked, and you voted. Here are the top 10 things to do in our region. It’s a…

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Surprising Stays

Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges are world-renowned for exquisite accommodation…

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5 Photo-Worthy Locations

Because we love scrolling through your snaps of our region and would love to see…

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Warm Up and Tune In

The joy live music and theatre brings stems from nostalgia. Born from memories of…

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The Thrill of the Hunt

It's a frosty winter's morning at Black Cat Truffles in the central Victorian…

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What’s On in Winter

Upcoming events in Autumn throughout the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges.

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12 Places You Can Have ‘All Day’ Breakfast

When you’re on a weekend away in the wellbeing region, a lie-in can be the best…

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Pay it Forward in Creswick

Have you ever had someone 'pay it forward' at your local café? It's delightful to…

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Fabulous Fashion

Fashion is a beautiful way to radiate and shine, and for me, it is an expression of…

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Your Ultimate Elopement Guide

We’ve been giving the topic of elopements and micro weddings a lot of thought.…

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What’s New in the Daylesford Macedon Ranges: Autumn 2021

I don’t know where the saying ‘bounced back’ first originated, but it’s a term we…

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Hello Dollywood: An Interview with Megan Gale

Daylesford is all a flutter, pleased to have Megan Gale and Shaun Hampson as new…

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Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival

Everyone loves a good autumn festival, right? So we’re going to let you in on a…

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10 Secluded Stays in the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges

You've been isolated on and off for the last 12 months, not by choice, and…

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Great Western Hotel Ballan

Just off the Western Highway, the 56-year-old Great Western Hotel Ballan has been…

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Hepburn Bathhouse: A Day at the Spa

It’s no secret that there’s something special about the water in the Daylesford…

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Gumboots and Pearls

A century and a half ago, thousands of fortune finders from around the world made…

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The Pioneers

For decades, Daylesford has seen three visionary women work tirelessly to build…

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Top 10 + 1 Foodie Experiences in Daylesford and Surrounds

If you’re planning a trip to Daylesford for a weekend getaway and trying to work…

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Paws and All

As my family walked around the Daylesford Sunday Market last weekend, Lulu, our…

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What’s On in Autumn

Upcoming events in Autumn throughout the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges.

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Blessed Are the Cheesemakers

French-born cheesemaker Ivan Larcher's eyes light up with excitement. A shipment of…

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Wine Adventurer’s Guide to Lancefield

Become a 'Wine Adventurer' this autumn and discover some hidden vineyard gems along…

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Double Dutch

A Dutch woodworker called Hans Boon meets a woman from country Victoria while…

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Everything You Need to Know for Your First Visit to Hanging Rock

‘Hanging Rock’ technically named Mt Diogenes is pretty damn impressive. Here’s a…

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What’s New in the Daylesford Macedon Ranges: Summer 2021

Summer is the best time of the year to bask in the warmth, get out and about, and…

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The Daylesford Region Is Committed to Good Food

No matter which direction you’re coming from, it’s the hand-drawn signs and ‘honour…

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Pay it Forward on Piper Street

There is a warmth along Piper Street, Kyneton. The businesses love their community…

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Hanging Rock Winery Art in the Vines Renaissance

COVID lockdown has been an interesting time for our region. In the depths of the…

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Best Places for Outdoor Dining Across the Daylesford Macedon Ranges

With the sun finally shining and recent restrictions easing across central…

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Summer Family Fun in the Macedon Ranges

The Macedon Ranges comes into its own in the summer, and now is the perfect time…

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Open Daily

So, you can’t go overseas any time soon. Here’s a dream week-ish long itinerary,…

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10 Festive Cocktails from Daylesford and Macedon Ranges

We’ve got a lot to celebrate, we’ve made it through 2020. While you might not be…

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Daylesford Collective: Take home a piece of Daylesford

COVID lockdown has been an interesting time for our region. In the depths of the…

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Click for Daylesford Macedon Ranges

The Visit Victoria ‘Click for Vic' campaign is a great way to support businesses…

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The Daylesford and Macedon Ranges Nature Bucket List

There's no doubt that 2020 has changed how we regard - and interact with - the…

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Making and Creating in the Macedon Ranges

We've all spent a lot of this year at home, and it's helped us to appreciate the…

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Stay Longer, Indulge More: the Best Wellness Activities in our Region

On days off from running our busy accommodation stables, Flop House, there are many…

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The Next Chapter: Boon and Bromley

From creating one-off pieces of furniture to transforming an infamous penitentiary…

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Where do the Locals in the Daylesford Macedon Ranges Go?

It's often the first thing you wonder when you travel: 'Where do the locals go?…

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6 of the Best: Wine Producers and Must Try Wines From the Macedon Ranges

If you haven’t tried some of our cool climate wineries, it's no fault of your own.…

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Harcourt Highlights

Harcourt has long been known for its delicious apples and is regarded as mainland…

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What’s New in the Daylesford Macedon Ranges: Spring 2020

Our plot thickens. An eclectic mix of new businesses have been sprouting around the…

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The Road Less Travelled: Franklinford a Quiet Treasure Trove

It’s very easy when travelling to and within the Daylesford Macedon Region to arrow…

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The Powerful Effects of Bathing and How We Need it Right Now

Where better to find this sense of perfect quiet, harmony, peace and safety than in…

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Places to Farm Stay in the Macedon Ranges

It's lovely to be transported from city life to a quiet spot, only disturbed by the…

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Gin + Vodka: Hepburn Springs Distillery

Hepburn Distillery is the new kid on our block, adding extra incentive to come for…

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The Coolest New Spot to Get Your Wine and Cheese: Winespeake

It’s this amazing passion and sense of belonging that is the inspiration behind…

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Spring to Life: The Mineral Springs of the Region

‘Wealth’ can be admired all around the Daylesford Macedon region. The gold rush…

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Europe in your Backyard

The first time I drove through the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region with my…

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7 Tips For The Best Aromatherapy Bath That You Can Have At Home

It used to be called ‘time out’. These days it’s ‘time in’. With the extra hours in…

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Your Macedon Ranges Escape at Lawson Lodge

The first thing on your list may be a weekend away. And we’ve got the perfect place…

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The Best Eggs Make the Best Pasta: Interview with Paul Righetti

Good things have been cooking at Honest Eggs Co, a local open range egg farm. This…

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Where the Wildlife Roams

Look up as the wedgetail eagles soar and dip across the bright blue skies. Look…

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New spots to visit and support in the region

Have you heard? Although the world has turned upside down, good things are…

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When I was Growing Up: Wellbeing and Rejuvenation

Marye O’Brien, of Maiaveda, is a partner of Daylesford Macedon Tourism and inspires…

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Top 8 Breakfast Brunch Spots in Daylesford and Surrounds

If you’re planning a trip to Daylesford for a weekend getaway and trying to work…

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Mushroom Mayhem: Foraging in Daylesford

With autumn in full force, a great diversity of fungi – some deadly and some…

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Wine online (or over the phone)

We’ve put together a list of our wineries that can be purchased (and subsequently…

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Curiosity the Antidote to Anxiety

Life is one big unknown. We don’t know what will happen next, so why do we worry…

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Same Same But Very Different

Self-isolation doesn't mean you can't stay connected. We want to help you get lost…

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Starting with Sourdough

Sourdough is bread made with a traditional wild yeast leaven. This is the way it…

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Virtual Spudfest

Ahhh, the humble spud. Few vegetables can claim to have sustained so many people…

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Working from home has its advantages, but also presents us with lots of challenges.…

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Taste of Talbot

The goldfields town of Talbot is renowned for its monthly farmers’ market. On the…

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Things That Lift Your Spirits

When times are tough, it’s important to keep forging ahead, keep your body active…

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For the Love of Spuds

George Wicker planted his first potatoes as a teenage boy. One spring, he was given…

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Autumn is our Favourite Colour

The picturesque village of Blackwood is tucked in between the Wombat and Lerderderg…

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Market Heroes

The sun is setting on a warm Saturday night, and farmer Florian Hofinger is…

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Best of the Best: Awards in the Region

If you’re looking for excellence on your getaway, then the Daylesford and Macedon…

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Grimes’ Wine

When AFL footballer Dylan Grimes and partner Elisha escaped to Daylesford for a…

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Turn Over a New Leaf

You may have seen the ‘documentary’ (and I use the word very loosely) Game Changers…

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Hot Chocolate

That Willy Wonka bloke has nothing on the chocolate makers, confectioners and hot…

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Meat the Experts

Matt Layfield’s cattle are head down, slowly walking through the thick grass,…

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Workshops with Heart

Being part of a workshop is a clever way of creating great memories from your time…

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Speaking of Yarns

Much-loved and respected regional success story Creswick Woollen Mills has…

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The Sound of Music

From pub rock to cabaret and cocktails, the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region…

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Places to Go, Colours to See

Autumn 2020 will go down as one of the most anticipated seasons in Australian…

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Eclectic Clunes

The charming little villages of Clunes found itself on the world stage way back in…

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Shining Light for Solar

A ten-year plan to turn the Hepburn Shire, in Central Victoria, into a model…

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The Road to Attwoods

Those who have followed Attwoods wines over the past decade have seen their star…

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ChillOut Festival Breaking Records in Daylesford

As the in-coming Festival Director for the nationally celebrated ChillOut Festival,…

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The Sweetest Spud of Them All

Richard Tippett is a spud man right down to his dusty bowyangs. He grows his…

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Relishing a Healthier You this Autumn

Imagine embracing the onset of the cooler months in a state of calm and vitality.…

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Ripples of Joy

Water can enhance your mood and calm your soul. Take the plunge and visit one of…

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Lost Trades Fair Touring Route Itinerary

So, you’re heading to the Lost Trades Fair to meet the makers and be inspired by…

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Farmers’ Markets – It’s in our NATURE

Along with the fresh country air and the relaxed lifestyle, one of the biggest…

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Win a Best Autumn Escape

Tourism is an enormous contributor to the financial and social health of regional…

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Summer Night Sky

We’re fortunate in Australia to have some of the darkest skies in the world,…

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Blampied Village

First settled around the 1860s, the place known as Blampied epitomises the ‘blink…

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Movers and Sculptures in Macedon

Sculptors make some of the loudest and boldest statements in the world of fine art.…

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Christmas Centrepiece

My most treasured memories with family and friends have been around special…

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Wheelie Fun Summer

Summertime is almost here, and that means the best of the food truck scene will…

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Secret Gardens

In the heart of the Kyneton Botanic Gardens, a giant Californian Redwood towers…

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Top 10 Picnic Spots

Spice up your summer with a picture-worthy picnic matched to your personality. Use…

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Warming to Global Change

The drive towards sustainability by businesses across the region is on the…

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Something’s Brewing in Woodend

Brewer Paul Holgate stands proudly in his brand new taproom. The sweet smell of…

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Heart of Stonefields

Paul Bangay has touched the hearts of many a green thumb, but we’d like to think…

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Walk on the Wild Side

Standing on the top of Porcupine Ridge, the forest falls away to the river below.…

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Get on Your Bike and Go

Our region has long been the centre of ‘wellness’, a state of being that can be…

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Best Short Walks

Need a natural health kick? Since the late 1800s people have visited the Daylesford…

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Dairy Flat Farm by Lakehouse

A sustainable growing facility dedicated to regenerative agricultural practices, it…

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Views to Dine For

Summer dining is made even more delicious by the destination. The Daylesford and…

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Off the Grid

Set in the Wombat State Forest, Blackwood Ridge is a small boutique plant nursery…

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Pump it Up

There’s a gurgling sound as the water is drawn up from deep within the earth……

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Macedon Ranges Got Talent

He’s the larger than life larrikin with whom you’d love to natter the day away.…

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Catch the Gin Bug

Move over winery tours, gin distillery hopping is the latest trend to hit…

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Coolest of the Cool

When people drink wine, the link is often missed between what’s in the glass and…

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Dark Moon Rising | Daylesford Wine

Australia is known the world over for its wine, with over 150 grape varietals grown…

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All Hail the Local Ale

A group of mates like to brew their own beer. They end up being so successful at it…

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High on a Hill a Legend Grows

It is very quiet and still on the craggy hilltop until a biting wind whips the gum…

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Young Blood

The next generation of Macedon Ranges winemakers are doing things differently

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The Art of Bathing

In the west, a bath is a place we go to cleanse our body. In Japan, one bathes to…

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A Thirst for Life

In the spring of 1836, on a cold, dark, and stormy night a baby boy was born aboard…

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What to Drink this Spring

Lake House Founder & Culinary Director Alla Wolf-Tasker’s vision – to be surrounded…

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Well Styled Weekends Away

It seems to be the way…you sneak up to Daylesford for a few cheeky weekends away,…

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The Locals Favourite Locals

You can always tell a ripper pub by the number of locals who go there. Our pubs are…

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All You Need is Love: Clifftop at Hepburn

Clifftop at Hepburn’s award-winning villas offer luxury accommodation in the heart…

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Discover Daylesford’s Old Secrets

Alice's Journeys Walking Tours of Daylesford will stir your imagination, leaving…

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Where the Best of the Country Meets the Best of the City

There is something special about Australian country towns. People have time to…

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From Slow Flower Tales to Slow Flower Trails

What was brought home through these experiences was how exceptionally rich the…

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Beyond the Daily Grind: Regional Coffee

The origins of coffee may be the stuff of legend, but today it is very much a part…

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A Spring in Her Step

Brylie Rankine knew she was onto something early on. Working in front-of-house café…

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Cool Country | Daylesford Winery Tours

There is something very earthy and natural about the Macedon Ranges; it’s kind of…

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The Art Of Documentary Film Making

In an increasingly virtual world lived online, more and more people are craving the…

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Ominous Beauty: Sam Bloomfield Artist

The deer skulls were gathering cobwebs and cluttering a German lounge room. Via…

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The Art of Writing

Mount Macedon made sense as a base for our family as it was close enough to…

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Fashion as Art

Art is often defined as self-expression through creativity. Not everyone can be a…

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Paintings, Puddings and Prudes: Norman Lindsay

Norman Lindsay was famed for his portraits of voluptuous sirens and insatiable…

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The Artful Winter Garden

Winter - the very word induces a long sigh and slows the breathing. As a gardener…

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Follow the Winter Art Trail

If the arts are your thing, there is plenty to satisfy you in the Daylesford and…

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Men Have Skin in This Game

As winter rushes at us, the word is out for men: start looking after your skin.

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A Total Immersion This Winter

The Queen’s Birthday long weekend heralds the start of winter. What better way to…

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The Art of Lost Trades

To find true art in the simplest of things, for example a perfectly coopered bucket…

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The Art Of Movement

With the shorter and colder days in winter, here’s a sequence of four asanas…

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Snapshot Of An Artist: Carly Williams

Carly Williams is a popular abstract artist living in Daylesford. Her continually…

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Art in the Vines at Hanging Rock Winery

Art in the Vines Sculpture Exhibition & Trail at Hanging Rock Winery is a must do…

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Meet a Local Producer from Daylesford

We love regional producers and providores in the Daylesford Macedon region.…

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Man of the Land: David Holmgren

David Holmgren comes in from the garden of Melliodora, his home on the edge of a…

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A Quiet Revolution: Milking Yard Farm

Hidden behind the flowering acacias and fragrant eucalypts of the Macedon Ranges,…

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Gut Health

In a strange and circuitous way my life has led me to thinking daily about an old…

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Autumn – Our Best Kept Secret

A very long time ago, in my early 20’s, I was sitting in a café in picturesque…

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Snapshot of an Artist: James Robertson

On a sprawling, hillside property with Mount Franklin standing regally in the…

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The Inside Word with Jodi Flockhart

Our region celebrates the change of season to autumn with a stunning array of…

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Discover Holgate Brewhouse Woodend

The explosion in popularity of craft beers over the last few years has been…

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Forging a Local Food Community

Driving into our local villages in the Daylesford Macedon region, you’re likely to…

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Hemp: A Boutique Industry Waiting for you to Discover

Hemp is no longer the domain of the tie-dyed, brownie-munching hippy. The…

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A Berry Good Time

There’s nothing like sinking your teeth into freshly picked ripe fruit. If you’re…

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The Best Farm Gates in the Region

You’ve hit the road. There’s a bite in the air and the sky is bursting with blue.…

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Autumn

There is no place better than the Daylesford Macedon Region to witness the…

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Summer

Just the name evokes thoughts of long, balmy days, playful breezes and long, cool…

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Clunes

With historic streetscapes and collectible curios, it’s worth packing your…

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A Love Story: Quirindi Stables

Under moonlit draped skies, and slightly under the influence of rum, Kieran and Sue…

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Romantic Getaway

Experience the essence of the Macedon Ranges, an easy one-hour drive from Melbourne…

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Explore the Macedon Ranges Wine Region

Discover hidden treasures set in the maze of laneways that weave around the Macedon…

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Happy Hens

Imagine a landscape filled with lush, green hills. A shaggy, white Maremma…

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Fishing Spots So Beautiful, the Fish are a Bonus

In the mid-1800’s (around the time the European population in the Daylesford…

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In Need of a Girls’ Weekend?

You're wrecked. You’re doing 12-hour work days that intrude on your Netflix time.

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The Lost Children

On a quiet country lane, on the crest of a hill overlooking Daylesford, is a small…

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Bee Friendly Gardens

The Diggers Club’s Top Tips for Attracting Bees to your garden

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New Things are Afoot at Daylesford’s Lake House

Never ones to rest on their laurels, Alla Wolf-Tasker, her husband Allan and their…

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Pets’ Paradise

This is for all my fellow four-legged, wagging-tailed buddies on the best places…

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Rambling Adventures in the Lerderderg State Park

Dappled light plays across a winding dirt track as birdsong provides a twittering…

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Ten Quirky Things To Do

Ever taken a llama for a walk? Hanging Rock Llama Treks offer a walk to Hanging…

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An Adventure with Herbs

Ahh! Glorious summer! Picnics, barbeques, fresh air and sunshine. Lay back and…

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Live Music Scene

Our sultry twilights are the perfect environment for enjoying some live music and a…

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Shopping for that special something?

Stroll down the historic blue-stone-paved Piper Street of Kyneton and fill a basket…

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Grass Fed & Free-Range

On the mineral rich volcanic pastures of Blampied, you will find one of the oldest…

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The Scent of Summer

To date, no master parfumier has been able to perfectly capture the summer…

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Splendid Spring

Spring, as the word swirls around in your mind, you can’t help but breathe a little…

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The Art of Picnicking

Gather your people, swing by a provedore and lay the rug down at a picture perfect…

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Flower Farmers

Scattered around our area are small-scale flower farms dedicated to growing the…

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Mud, Sweat & Two-Wheels

If you need an outdoor mountain biking fix of sweat and dirt or a downhill…

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Get Hitched with Country Style

“If You Got Any More Beautiful The Sun Would Leave Its Place And Come For You” -…

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Back to Her Roots: Eriko Pannam, Kuzu

Eriko Pannam didn’t expect to cook Japanese food. A Chat with Eriko Pannam of Kuzu,…

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The Ancient Incas called it “the Fibre of the Gods” – Alpaca Passion

Stepping into Alpaca Passion is a true sensory experience. Every piece you see…

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Take life One Sip at a Time: Herbal Lore Liqueurs

A unique place to experience masterful blending, powerful botanicals and herbs,…

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Interview with Stockroom Kyneton

Jason and Magali are responsible for one of the hottest, contemporary art spaces in…

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Interview with Calum McClure – The Old Castlemaine Gaol

The Governor's Café at the Old Castlemaine Goal has sprawling views of Castlemaine…

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Interview with Josh – Rainbow Eggs

Charming and full of exuberance is seventeen-year-old Josh from Rainbow Eggs.

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Interview with Tess Brady

With sparkling eyes and searing intelligence, the highly acclaimed author and…

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Interview with Charles Dickie – Lerderderg State Park

Charles Dickie has been a Park Ranger for thirty-seven years and currently has…

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Blanketed in History

Pinches Ryzowy created Creswick Woollen Mills in 1947. He was the personification…

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Peas in a Pod: Kate Ceberano Chats with Alla Wolf-Tasker

When two people just “get” each other, banter flows like rich, warm chocolate under…

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One Very Fine Yarn

Gales of laughter, bales of delicious woollen garments and an up-close and personal…

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Feed your Creative Cravings

Art Galleries in the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region dip into your guts and…

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Stay. Play. Relax.

That feeling of anticipation as a child when you head off on a mini adventure is…

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Pampering Spas & Treatments

Healing and wellbeing vibrate in every breath of crisp winter air and crunch of…

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Eerie ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ Book Facts

Picnic at Hanging Rock has been widely interpreted by many literary experts. Some…

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Must-have Designer Labels at Harry and Me

“Let me be surrounded by luxury, I can do without the necessities! “ - Oscar Wilde……

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Hotel Frangos: Warms Hearts and Bellies

Let the worries dissolve with a getaway at Hotel Frangos.

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Australia’s Winter Wonderland

We adore winter - air so cold that when you breathe it in, it hits you like a jolt…

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Time to Get Cosy

Cocoon yourself from the depths of Winter in the homely surrounds of the Daylesford…

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Rock with Josh – A Local Stonemason

When Josh Bowes needed stone to create a skull for an exhibition at the Ballarat…

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Ten of the Best Cellar Doors

Hit the highway and in under an hour from Melbourne, you’ll be barraged with…

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A Winter Walk on the Wild Side

The Daylesford and Macedon area is abundant with picture perfect locations ideal…

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Unique Wellness Therapies

The ancient Geisha Facial treatment, utilising powdered nightingale droppings to…

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The Farmers Arms Wraps its Arms Around Winter

Winter is coming and our team at the Farmers Arms Hotel are getting hot under the…

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The Perfect Mid-Winter Getaway

The 14th Woodend Winter Arts Festival brings international and Australian artists…

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Wander, Fish, Feast, Retreat. Repeat.

Welcome to Tuki Trout Farm. This exceptional property offers something for…

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Effervescent Elixir: Our Local Mineral Springs

With 85% of the nation’s mineral springs located around the Daylesford and Macedon…

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Wines with Soul

The only alcohol Llew Knight recalls from childhood was the odd beer for the…

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Spring Detox

Crawl out from under the covers and clear away the cobwebs.

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Warming the Cockles by a Crackling Fireplace

As winter closes in on the Daylesford Macedon region, as the air becomes crisp and…

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A Local Wine Expert’s Insider Tips

The Lake House Daylesford is unarguably one of the top restaurants in Victoria.

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Alla Wolf-Tasker: Lake House Daylesford

“A masterclass in how to do it right” - Good Food Guide, Australia.

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Convent Daylesford: Feast Your Senses

Perched on the slopes of Wombat Hill is The Convent Gallery, Daylesford.…

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Nothing Beats a Country Pub

Local pubs are havens for laughter and live music. The beverages are often local…

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Slow Fashion

Manteau Noir is a unique retail store located in Daylesford.

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Autumn is in the Air

Treat yourself to the autumnal foliage spectacle around Mt Macedon, and be sure to…

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Soak in the Wellness

The Daylesford Macedon region’s mineral springs are a natural elixir born of…

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David and Yuge Bromley

David and Yuge Bromley are the two creative forces behind the business Bromley &…

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Mineral Water Springs

The Daylesford Macedon region is home to 85% of Australia’s natural mineral…

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Gin’s the Thing

Sliding into the limelight with a bouquet of botanicals and a swag of awards are…

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Forest Bathing

Unlock your senses under the canopy of a green forest in the Daylesford Macedon…

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A Yarn Worth Reading About

It’s all due to the fertile soil and water sparkling with minerals. The soil and…

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Nature’s Bounty

In autumn, as the leaves on the trees turn golden and fall to the ground, driving…

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Unique Locations Outstanding Wine

In less time than it takes to watch your favourite program on Netflix, the Macedon…

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A Dose of Wellness

A mini break to the Daylesford Macedon region is the perfect antidote to life’s…