Lovers of all things fine are drawn to this part of Victoria to explore the many stalls, bazaars and emporiums looking for quality, unique, luxurious and handcrafted treasures.
For that wow factor, you will find normally hard to source, stylish items like tartan carpets, highland cattle rugs, original lead lights and even antique milliners’ blocks. Visitors to your home won’t believe their eyes!
Any living or dining area will benefit from a visit to the variety of local retail shops where you will fall in love with locally-made exquisite ceramics, pottery and glassware on show. Simply gorgeous! Or maybe your garden is looking or smelling very ordinary? If that’s the case, cruise to the selection of nurseries selling exotic, rare and definitely not-your-average plants. For those true foodies that view cooking and gardening as a true marriage, go on take the plunge, meet the growers and makers of the delicious local produce and quality food items.
Retail & Shopping articles in the Daylesford Macedon Ranges
A Week in the Life: Guide to a 7-Night Stay
A weekend is never long enough in the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region, so stay for a little longer, get off the beaten path and discover charming, lesser-known towns.
Pay it Forward in Woodend
Located in the heart of the Macedon Ranges, Woodend is a lively and welcoming village, which has successfully maintained its small country town charm over the years.
A Guide to Conscious Shopping
By shopping ‘slow’ and supporting smaller makers or certified brands, you are often making a more sustainable choice and investing in the future of businesses that are truly trying to make a positive difference to how we live and what we buy.
Pay it Forward in Hepburn Springs
Home to Australia’s largest concentration of mineral springs, Hepburn Springs has long been famed for its power healing mineral water. However, these days it's far more than just the mineral springs that draw visitors to this charming village, located only a few minutes’ drive from the heart of Daylesford.
Preserving the General Store Charm
There is something quintessentially Australian about the local General Store. Found in small towns and villages, they were once the keystone of rural communities where mobility was limited, so a single shop serviced the entire community. They were the heartbeat of the towns, a gathering spot, respite.
Local’s Guide to Christmas Gifts
The silly season is almost upon us. If you’re one of those people that has left their gift purchasing until the last minute, don’t despair, a visit to our region will have you sorted when it comes to finding the ideal gift.
Pay it Forward in Maldon
We could start this article with the obligatory description of Maldon being a notable town and a fine example of the gold rush era, but that would diminish the excitement of what’s happening behind the scenes.
Spring Fashion Finds
Spring sunshine triggers the removal of layers, layers that can feel like a uniform we’re forced to wear, in the endless winter months.
Meet our Retail operators
Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre
Speak to a local expert and find out about all the best things to see and do around this…
Slow Lane Daylesford
A collection of Australian brands for soulful, grounded and sustainable thinkers.
The Woolshed Australia
Immerse yourself in a unique and personal shopping experience rarely found in the hustle…
Muses of Mystery Daylesford
Muses of Mystery, established in 2015 in the iconic Nicholas Building, Melbourne, now has…
Much Ado General Store
Much Ado specialises in classical and traditional home wares, garden wares, kitchen wares…
EDGE Galleries
EDGE is committed to, and passionate about presenting work that is courageous, strong,…
Daylesford and Hepburn Mineral Springs Co.
We craft a range of balanced, considered drinks with pure flavours and ingredients that…
Harcourt Produce and General Store
Harcourt Produce and General Store is a café and wine bar, with craft beer and cider on…