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.
Probably the best country pub trail in the world
The Danish term ‘hygge´ (pronounced “hue-guh”) has been often linked with…
Top Breakfast Spots
Some prefer to get up early and call it ‘breakfast’, others prefer a more leisurely…
Exhaling Under A Thousand Stars
While I’m still on my camping “L Plates’, a slow renovation of an 80’s pop up…
The Art of the Winery Meal
There is an art to pulling together the perfect winery meal. The food needs to be…
Group Stays
Whether it’s you and your besties travelling together, or your extended family, the…
Budburst is Back
Want to discover one of Australia’s coolest wine regions? Then mark your calendars,…
Pay it Forward in Mount Macedon
When Mount Macedon was recently crowned ‘Victoria’s Top Tiny Town’, it’s fair to…
Bloomin’ Lovely
Renowned for its warm summers and cool winters, picturesque landscapes, fertile…
Music in the Mountains: an Interview with Jan Skubiszewski
Having worked with local and international artists including Nick Cave and John…
An Ideal Wedding Destination
In a region that boasts breathtakingly beautiful surroundings, exquisite…
Must Have Winter Woollies
Rugging up against the winter chill can certainly be a fashionable affair. Curate…
Your Guide to the Pawfect Getaway
Taking our pets with us on holiday is the new norm. Here are our picks for the best…
Top Spots for Winter Shots
We asked six of our favourite local photographers to share their tips on where to…
School Holiday Family Fun
Don’t let the cooler weather deter you this winter, Daylesford and the Macedon…
Snow Play
Few things excite my children more than a bit of nutaryuk. ‘Nutaryuk’ is the Innuit…
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…
Encounters of the Spooky Kind
It is said that Victoria’s historic goldfields are some of the most haunted places…
Winter Health Giving Seasonal Flavours
The trick will be to support and build our immunity as much as possible this year,…
BOREALIS lights up Daylesford
Always dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights? You can make it a reality without…
Pay it Forward in Trentham
Trentham is a tiny town that packs a fair punch when it comes to world-class food…
Destination Wellness
The Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region is renowned for its world-class spas and…
Live Music in Unexpected Places
Discover sweet sounds in plenty of unexpected places - from churches to mechanics’…
On the Hunt for a Hearty Red
One of the things I enjoy most about the Macedon Ranges is the distinct differences…
Fresh is Best
Our region is home to various farmgates, farmers’ markets and providores, all of…
The Roast Is Hot
The chill of winter heralds the start of roast season. Cook your own with these…
Top 10 hot chocolates
As the temperature dips, it’s time to cosy up with a mug of piping hot chocolate.…
Autumn Botanic Gardens Treasure Hunt
Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges are spectacular in autumn and everyone wants to…
New Sensation: Mount Monument
The farm at Mount Monument is a lovely landscape with a volcano at its heart which…
Pay it Forward in Woodend
Located in the heart of the Macedon Ranges, Woodend is a lively and welcoming…
The Regenerators
There's a dry clatter of dragonflies cutting through the air as they hunt down…