I don’t know where the saying ‘bounced back’ first originated, but it’s a term we now claim as our own, wholeheartedly. The Daylesford Macedon region is alive with events, a growing list of fresh ideas and new things to discover.

Everyone loves a good autumn festival, right? So we’re going to let you in on a little secret. You can get your weekly autumn colour fix regularly this year, and you don’t have to drive far to do it; the Macedon Ranges is so close to Melbourne and other regional hubs, you can knock off work and be here in a flash.

For decades, Daylesford has seen three visionary women work tirelessly to build iconic businesses that have helped make this region such a desirable place to visit.

Upcoming events in Autumn throughout the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges.

A Dutch woodworker called Hans Boon meets a woman from country Victoria while travelling. They get married and settle in her hometown of Daylesford, where he meets a local artist with Dutch heritage who shares the same passion for crafting unique objects.

Summer is the best time of the year to bask in the warmth, get out and about, and uncover something new. And we have ‘new’ in abundance. Here are some spots to motivate you to take a journey of discovery.

There is a warmth along Piper Street, Kyneton. The businesses love their community and they’re the first to tell you about their next-door neighbours.

COVID lockdown has been an interesting time for our region. In the depths of the pandemic, many business owners took the opportunity to fine-tune what they do best and begin a long-held desire for change and improvement.