Stories

Welcome to Daylesford and the 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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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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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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The Indigenous History of Hanging Rock

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

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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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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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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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Bloomin’ Lovely

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

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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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Encounters of the Spooky Kind

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

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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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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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Autumn Botanic Gardens Treasure Hunt

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

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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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Growing Season

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

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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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Be Kind to Yourself

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

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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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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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Country Fair 

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