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
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hunter-Gatherer Winery
Regeneratively farmed vineyard in Pipers Creek, 10 minutes east of Kyneton. Come and…
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…
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…
Mountain Provedore
Providing exceptional catering and take home Meals for Daylesford, Hepburn and the…
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…
Prato
Enjoy traditional pinsa (pizza) matched with a seasonal Mediterranean menu
RACV Goldfields Resort
Situated on 150 acres of state forest in the Victorian Spa Country, RACV Goldfields…
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.
Sisko Chocolate
Handcrafted artisan chocolate, made with passion and premium ingredients.
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 Great Trentham Spudfest
Celebrating our people, produce and region
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…
Truffle Treasures
Truffles are revered all over the world for their unique culinary value – adding umami…
Tuki
Tuki 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
What’s Happening in Winter
It’s all about getting cosy, with a side dash of culture, in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges this winter.
What’s New and Noteworthy
Always evolving, our region has some exciting new openings—and there’s even more to look forward to as the cooler months unfold.
48 Hours in Daylesford & Surrounds
Short on time? Here’s your ultimate two-day guide to Daylesford and surrounds.
Trentham – A Tiny Treasure
Trentham is one happening hamlet. Set on the edge of the Wombat State Forest, this charming town with its goldrush-era streetscape is home to boutique stores, welcoming country pubs, art galleries, and top-notch food and wine experiences.
Top 15 Bakeries to Bite Into
A dream trail for lovers of flaky pastries, crusty loaves and country-style baking. From sourdough to sausage rolls, this list is your ultimate guide to the region’s best baked goods. Make a weekend of it - or pace yourself with a bakery a week!
Top Coffee Spots in the Daylesford Macedon Ranges
Can’t get the day started without your mandatory shot of caffeine? Luckily our region is home to a healthy selection of cafes serving up quality coffee. Here’s where you can find some of the region’s best brews.
Top Family-Friendly Events at the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
The Macedon Ranges come alive in autumn, as leaves change colour, and villages celebrate the arrival of the season…and we’re holding a festival to celebrate! Immerse yourself in nature, taste fresh autumn produce, enjoy world-class music and entertainment, and more, across nine charming and colourful villages.
Golden leaves & good times: must-attend autumn events
Autumn in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges is packed with vibrant events. Celebrate inclusivity at ChillOut Festival, indulge in the pie and tipple trails at the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival, or take on the challenge of Run the Rock. Immerse yourself in storytelling at Clunes Booktown, soak up live music at CresFest and the Macedon Ranges Music Festival, or experience the creativity of the Castlemaine Fringe Festival. And make sure you don’t miss The Great Trentham Spudfest, which celebrates all things potato, and more.
Recipes from our talented chefs
Annie Smithers’ Tomato Spaghettini
We’re not all as fortunate as Annie to have a selection of heirloom tomatoes in our garden. While you are here why not seek out Mt Franklin Organics instead?
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.
Blood Plum Crostata
The first signs of Autumn are here - cooler evenings, acorns dropping, the scent of ripe apples everywhere - and generous neighbours with offerings of zucchini, tomatoes, flowers and baskets full of plums.
Chimichurri
Chimichurri is a wonderfully vibrant sauce that is full of flavour and can be used in a wide variety of dishes such as on meat, roast vegetables or eggs. The staple lends itself to a lot of flexibility and variation.
Lavandula Lavender Scones
If you have been to Lavandula and sampled their famed lavender scones, you’re likely to recall these incredibly light and fluffy delicacies. This recipe has been kindly provided by Carol White, owner of Lavandula.
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.