The good life comes easy in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges region.
Take your pick of acclaimed restaurants and welcoming gastropubs, rustic trattorias, vineyard eateries and cosy village cafes. Discover where to eat and what to eat, where to find our best cafés, restaurants and wineries, along with the top spots for brunch, lunch and dinner in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges.
Sample gourmet dishes of seasonal produce, grown locally. Whether your dining experience is simple or lavish, cheap and cheerful or outright indulgent, you’ll dine on food straight from local farms and sip wines from vineyards just down the road.
Meet our Food & Drink operators
Alpaca Passion
Alpaca Passion offers a vast range of stylish alpaca garments and cosy homewares selected…
Attwoods Wines
Boutique winery Attwoods Wines, known for their cool climate, elegant Pinot Noir and…
Big Tree Distillery
Big Tree Distillery is the result of a gin-loving husband and wife team Catherine and…
Bistro Terroir
We are a neighbourhood French Bistro. Your place to savour beautiful French food,…
Black Cat Truffles
Black winter truffle farm offering hunts, tastings and truffle products to discerning…
Blake Family Grocers
Introducing Blake Family Grocers. Bursting with local artisan produce, cheeses,…
Boathouse Restaurant
Located on the banks of Lake Daylesford and with exquisite water views from any vantage…
Boomtown Winery
Boomtown is a Local Winery, Cellar Bar, Bistro and Events space…a place to gather and…
Brooklands Free Range Farms
Volcanic mineral rich soils, free range rare breed Berkshire Pigs and British White Grass…
Budburst Macedon Ranges Wine Festival
Discover the cool wines and warm hearts of Macedon Ranges winemakers at their annual wine…
Captains Creek Organic Wines
An inviting cellar door open on weekends in Blampied, located 12 minutes from Daylesford…
Chin Chin Farm
Chin Chin Farm is a mixed farming enterprise with a philosophy that begins by looking…
Chocolate Mill
The Chocolate Mill manufactures over 12,000 hand crafted chocolates per week using…
Cleveland Estate
Cleveland Winery sits proudly in the heart of the Macedon Ranges wine country offering a…
Cliffy’s Emporium
Cliffy’s has become one of the region’s best-known cafes. Locals sometimes drop in two or…
Cobaw Ridge Winery
A commitment to quality in all aspects of vine management and wine making, and all…
Coffee Basics – Das Kaffeehaus
A coffee roastery and Viennese coffeehouse in The Mill, Castlemaine, using the iconic…
Cool Climate Tours
Cool Climate Tours provides a tailored tour of wineries or other local attractions in the…
Curly Flat Vineyard
Curly Flat, located in the Macedon Ranges, is a small, privately owned, estate-based…
Dairy Flat Farm
Dairy Flat, a regenerative farm following organic practises includes almost 40…
Darraweit Valley Cider House
DV Cider is creating something new that can elevate the traditional cider experience.
Daylesford and Hepburn Mineral Springs Co.
We craft a range of balanced, considered drinks with pure flavours and ingredients that…
Daylesford Brewing Co
Putting the Ale back into Daylesford” is exactly what the Daylesford Brewing Co. is all…
Daylesford Cider
Daylesford Cider produce a diverse range of craft cider, made using the heritage cider…
Daylesford Gourmet
A GOURMET TASTE OF DAYLESFORD AND REGIONAL VICTORIA BY LOCAL, SMALL-BATCH MAKERS.
Daylesford Hotel
Nestled in the heart of Daylesford, the newly revitalised Daylesford Hotel offers a…
Daylesford Spirit
More than a mere distillery, we at Daylesford Spirit embrace the essence of our namesake…
Daylesford Wine Tours
Daylesford Wine Tours has a down to earth approach to talking about and tasting wines.
Dromkeen
Dromkeen is a heritage homestead with gallery, tearoom, conference and wedding…
Fook Shing
Vibrant south east Asian cuisine in an historic gold rush era pub. Fook Shing features a…
Gewürzhaus
Think of the lolly shop of your childhood dreams, substitute herbs and spices and you’re…
Gindu
Gindu is a proudly Australian multi-award-winning distillery that calls the Macedon…
Glen Erin at Lancefield
Glen Erin at Lancefield is the perfect location for a country wedding, corporate retreat…
Golden Nugget Discovery Tours
We offer small group personalised signature journeys and experiences of…
Granite Hills Wines
This family owned vineyard and winery is situated on the north eastern aspect of the…
Hanging Rock Café
The Hanging Rock Cafe is nestled among the trees at the base of the world-famous Hanging…
Hanging Rock Winery
Hanging Rock Winery has been creating wines of distinction for over 30 years and is rated…
Harcourt Produce and General Store
Harcourt Produce and General Store is a café and wine bar, with craft beer and cider on…
Hepburn Distillery
LOCAL. SUSTAINABLE. UNIQUE
Hepburn Springs Brewing Co
An independent Brewery and Taproom in Hepburn Springs, creating a range of award winning…
Hesket Estate
Situated on the Northern slopes of Mount Macedon at 660 metres above sea level in the…
Hidden Valley Resort
A bistro, bar, café and events centre, set within the country estate of Hidden Valley…
Holgate Brewhouse
Holgate Brewhouse is a historic hotel, with stylishly refurbished 10-room accommodation…
Honest Eggs Co
At Honest Eggs Co. we are on a mission to change egg farming for the better. We have less…
Hotel Trentham
A nod to the history & heritage of its humble beginnings in 1926, Hotel Trentham is a…
Istra Smallgoods
Istra Smallgoods quality products are cured using traditional methods, passed from…
Jonai Farms
We are a family of ethicurean farmers raising pastured heritage-breed large black pigs…
Journey Through the Ranges
Discover the hidden gem of the Australian Wine World, the Macedon Ranges.
Kadota Restaurant
Kadota is a warm and inviting restaurant located in picturesque Daylesford, where…
Kuzu Izakaya
The legend of Kuzu begins!
Kyneton Ridge
Kyneton Ridge vineyard and winery is situated among rolling hills of the Macedon Ranges…
Lake House
Under the direction of Culinary Director Alla Wolf-Tasker AM, the kitchen work from the…
Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm
Wander the grounds, grab a coffee, join a history tour and indulge the senses.
Le Bouchon at Attwoods
Restaurant at Attwoods Wines cellar door. Four course seasonal set menu.
Le Péché Gourmand
Le Péché Gourmand boulangerie – patisserie” is a French bakery-pastry shop in the heart…
Long Paddock Cheese & The Cheese School
Based at The Mill Castlemaine, Long Paddock Cheese creates deliciously-different handmade…
Lost Watering Hole – The Lancefield Brewery
We take great pride in our craft brewery, offering an impressive selection of finely…
Lyons Will Estate
Lyons Will Estate is a cool climate winery located in the Macedon Ranges.
Mafic – Mount Franklin Wines
Mt Franklin Estate blends into the contours of the ancient lava flow from Mt Franklin a…
Marchesa
Chef Daniel Whelan (formerly Spaghetti Bar, Kyneton) and Daniel Saligari (formerly at…
Martin Street Coffee Roasters
A commercial coffee roasting company established in 2016 we specialise in bespoke air…
Meredith Dairy
Meredith Dairy is an award-winning Australian on-farm sheep and goat milk family…
Mineral Springs Hotel
Experience Victoria’s Spa Country from the comforts of an elegant 1930’s hotel,…
Mount Macedon Winery
A visit to the beautiful Macedon Ranges would be incomplete without a visit to the…
Mount Monument
Mount Monument is a single vineyard in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges. It sits at the base of…
Mount Towrong Vineyard
Mount Towrong Vineyard is a small family owned and operated vineyard nestled in the…
MOUNTAIN Distilling
Mountain Distilling focuses on modern, innovative spirits inspired by Australia and…
Mt Franklin Organics
Our organic farm and market garden, on the eastern slopes of Mt Franklin, is naturally…
Overwrought Sculpture Garden and Gallery
Sculpture garden and gallery featuring unique Australian handmade metal artwork
Paramoor Winery
At Paramoor, we are committed to producing quality wines that reflect our dedication to…
Parkside Winery and Farm
Medal winning boutique wines surrounded by breathtaking country views.
Passing Clouds Winery
Passing Clouds wines are elegant and pure, with the focus on allowing them to express a…
Pig and Whistle Hotel
Welcome to the Pig and Whistle Hotel, a hidden gem located in the luscious paddocks of…
Piper Street Food Co
Our little shop at 89A Piper St, Kyneton is overflowing with our award winning pâtés,…
RACV Goldfields Resort
Situated on 150 acres of state forest in the Victorian Spa Country, RACV Goldfields…
Radio Springs Hotel
This cosy, comfortable, and eccentric pub will warm you from both inside and out.
Red Poppy Estate
Red Poppy Estate is the wine label for Tall Poppy Farm a regenerative farm producing soy…
Royal George Kyneton
The home of Kabinett Vintage & Botanik Bar and Bottle Shop
Sault Restaurant
Sault is a 100 acre property featuring it’s own lake and acres of perfectly manicured…
Shedshaker Brewing
Fine craft beer at the historic Woollen Mill in Castlemaine.
Sher Wagyu
Sher Wagyu is the ultimate eating experience. Delicious, tender & juicy with a superb…
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat
Set amid four acres of bushland, Shizuka Ryokan offers a traditional Japanese experience.
Social Foundry
We're about mentoring - and bringing people together is easier around great food and…
Swiss Mountain Hotel
Swiss Mountain Hotel is one of the oldest weatherboard continuous licensed pubs in…
Terra Australis Distillery and Herbal Lore Liqueurs
At Herbal Lore Liqueurs, we infuse specific herbs into our liqueurs for a truly unique…
The Amazing Mill Markets, Daylesford
The Amazing Mill Markets are Australia's largest mix of collectables, retro fashions,…
The Convent Daylesford
The Convent Daylesford, nestled on the crest of Wombat Hill, over-looking Daylesford, is…
The Cosmopolitan Hotel
The Cosmopolitan Hotel showcases the finest local and regional produce. Our region is a…
The Daylesford Hot Chocolate Company
Dedicated blending specialists of hot chocolate using ethically sourced chocolate, cacao…
The Garden of St Erth
The Garden of St Erth is a beautiful historic house and garden located in Blackwood.
The Kyneton Hotel
Expect pub fare, with a bit of flair.
The Mill Castlemaine
Castlemaine creativity at its best. Discover the unexpected around every corner at The…
The Victoria Hotel
The Victoria’s full-service main dining room’s soaring two-storey self-supporting timber…
Trentham Food & Wine Company
Local food, wine, beer and cider crafted with community pride.
Truffle Treasures
Truffles are revered all over the world for their unique culinary value – adding umami…
Tuki
Tuki Retreat is a special getaway situated on historic “Stoney Rises”. The property is a…
Warral Maldon
Warral Maldon is built on one family’s love of bees and everything they do, from…
Wild Food & Wine
Open for casual drinks and grazing throughout the day, restaurant and wine bar in the…
Wombat Forest Vineyard and Winery
The award winning cellar door and courtyard has extensive forest views where visitors can…
Wombat Hill House
Wombat Hill House is a café nestled in the beautiful Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens in…
Woodend Cellar and Bar
A cellar door to the Macedon Ranges, showcasing unique Australian and International wine.
Food & drink inspiration in Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges
Follow The Pie Trail
Enjoying a meat pie while watching a game of footy is a true Aussie tradition. In celebration of the AFL finals, we’ve pulled together a list of must-try pies around our region.
What’s Happening This Spring in the Region
Spring truly is a feast for the senses in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges. Visit gorgeous open gardens, popping with spring colour, or head along to one of our many flower and garden festivals. Explore cool-climate wineries at Budburst, discover talented local artists at art exhibitions or join the fun at a new mountain biking festival, plus lots more.
A Weekend For Our Fellow Francophiles
International travel and those long-missed Euro-trips may be back on the cards. But why fork out all your money on an international airfare when you can get a little taste of France right here in central Victoria?
What’s New in Winter
Winter truly is a magical time in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges. Fireplaces crackle to life in stylish new accommodation options, while cosy eateries and welcoming wineries serve up cool climate wines pared with heart-warming and wholesome dishes.
Top fireplaces in Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges
As winter closes in on the Daylesford Macedon region, as the air becomes crisp and frost lies on the grass, there’s no better sight upon entering a restaurant or bar than a crackling fireplace.
Cosy Cocktail Lounges & Wine Bars
Whether you’re looking for the perfect pairing to enjoy at home, a delicious cocktail while you’re out and about, or something of the non-alcoholic variety, you’ll find some amazing drinks in the many restaurants, bars, breweries and distilleries dotted around the region
Visit Daylesford
An ideal escape for couples, Daylesford is a land of natural beauty, culinary masterpieces, and indulgent wellness experiences. Just 90-minutes from Melbourne, it’s a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Daylesford was recently named by Booking.com as one of the most welcoming places on the planet. From warm and welcoming hospitality venues, to the many wellness practices and day spas, boutique shops and vibrant art spaces, this is a town that loves and embraces visitors and goes out of its way to make them feel welcome.
A Local’s Guide to the Macedon Ranges
Kyneton local, Shane Caruana, holds the dream job of Head Ranger at Hanging Rock (Ngannelong) Reserve. We chat to him about why he loves his job and we get the inside word on his favourite places to eat, drink and explore around the Macedon Ranges.
Recipes from our talented chefs
Roasted Pear Tart with Honeycomb, Hazelnut Praline and Mascarpone
This delicious dessert is the perfect addition to any dinner party menu. Your guests are sure to be impressed as they savour the combined elements of soft roasted fruit, creamy mascarpone, crunchy hazelnut praline and crumbed honeycomb.
Slow Cooked Tuki Lamb Neck, Garlic Mash and Balsamic Jus
This delicious recipe, which has kindly been shared with us by the head chef at Tuki, Janith HettiArchchi, is guaranteed to warm you up on a cool winter’s day. We suggest pairing it with a hearty red wine, such as the Hanging Rock shiraz.
Alla Wolf-Tasker’s Spring Salad With Asparagus With Tarragon Aioli
Asparagus, broad beans and globe artichokes form a trinity of special vegetables that come together in spring. Pre-cooked and refreshed they simply need a bit of love in butter...
RedBeard Historic Bakery’s Plain Sourdough Bread
Authentic sourdoughs like RedBeard Historic Bakery’s, are leavened (fermented) with a culture of natural wild yeasts and lactose bacteria.
Christian Reuther’s Brined And Roasted Local Lamb Shoulder With Salmoriglio
Salmoriglio is a southern Italian oregano lemon sauce, that varies from region to region, but has a sharpness of flavour, suited to the rich taste of the Ryland breed of lamb reared at The Farmer’s Larder farm in Franklinford, just north of Daylesford
Spaghetti With Chestnuts And Buttered Sage
This simple, yet delicious recipe draws on the sweet and buttery flavour of boiled chestnuts. You can pick up these seasonal delights at one of the many Farmers’ Markets or providores within our region (chestnuts are in season from March to July). Or take it one step further and join a chestnut foraging workshop with the creator or this recipe, Mara Ripani. This is just one of the many sustainably focused workshops available at her Blampied based artisanal cooking school, Village Dreaming.