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.
Rooms with a view
Thanks to its high elevation and stunning mountain vistas, the Daylesford Macedon…
Slow Down & Reconnect: Group Getaways
Whether it’s a girls’ getaway, down-time with work buddies, a blokes’ trip, or that…
An Interview with Clay Watson
Quiet and unassuming, he doesn’t like to make a big deal of his ‘other’ profession.…
Food from Local Woods, Meadows, Farms & Gardens
Good food, together with good sleep, prioritising exercise (even if it’s just a…
Wine, Dine and Discover Something Fine
Feast your eyes on more than a meal, and discover an array of fine art, dressing…
Our Top 5 Spots to Unwind
The Daylesford Macedon Ranges region is home to plenty of amazing experiences that…
Eat Your Veg
Eating vegetables has never been more fashionable than it is right now, with…
Bridges of Macedon County
Bridges of Maddison County, the modern-day love affair played out on the big screen…
Our top picks: Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
The Macedon Ranges come alive in autumn, as leaves change colour, and villages…
Walking Tall in Daylesford: ChillOut Turns 25
The word that comes to mind for many people when asked to describe Daylesford is…
Tea on a High
Fancy a cuppa? Why not make it a fancy cuppa and indulge in one of the region’s…
Culinary Collaborations
The Daylesford Macedon Ranges region is a tight knit community. This has become…
Fermenting Country
Across our towns, villages, and countryside, is a close-knit community, quietly…
Growing Season
One of the simple joys of visiting the country is throwing a few coins into a…
Small Halls and Tiny Towns
Regional Victoria is an almighty backdrop of wilderness, waterfalls, inland lakes,…
Health Giving Seasonal Flavours
The Daylesford Macedon Ranges region is a foragers delight. In the first of a…
An Art Revolution
The Central Highlands runs in a belt between Ballarat and Macedon and besides the…
Curate Your Plate: Picnic Perfection
With local brews, wines, fruits and cheeses, olives and homemade cakes readily…
Summer Weddings
Summer, a time to embrace the great outdoors and celebrate beautiful weather, sunny…
It’s Time to Say I Do (Finally!)
Boasting sublime settings, an abundance of accommodation with fine food and wine…
Autumn Weddings
Autumn is an iconic time in this region when nature puts on a magical display of…
Winter Weddings
Winter in this region is one of the most popular times of the year. Think roaring…
Wellness and Local Food
What’s the big fuss about “local food”? For a moment it felt very much like a fad.…
Q&A with Wilbur Wilde
Wilbur Wilde doesn’t need much of an introduction, he has been a mainstay on the…
Be Kind to Yourself
There’s no denying 2021 has been a tough year, so what better time to treat…
Spring Weddings
Spring is the time of year when this region explodes with new life. As winter fades…
Dreamy Summer Desserts
Desserts are a magical thing; they have the ability to awaken your senses and…
The Land of Good Food
The Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region has enhanced its reputation as one of the…
Summer Night Skies
Fortuitously, the answer for Victorians is not very far away and only a short drive…
Preserving the General Store Charm
There is something quintessentially Australian about the local General Store. Found…