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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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 sunshine triggers the removal of layers, layers that can feel like a uniform we’re forced to wear, in the endless winter months.