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A Garden Lover’s Guide to Mount Macedon

Melina Goddard and Annie Mulkearns, the duo behind Mount Macedon Tours give us the low-down on the history of Mount…

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Spring Gardens

As the crisp Winter dew begins to melt, the Daylesford Macedon region unfurls like a flower bud turning to the morning…

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Bloomin’ Lovely

Renowned for its warm summers and cool winters, picturesque landscapes, fertile soils, good rainfall, mineral springs,…

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Kyneton Botanic Gardens

Dating back to 1858 the Kyneton Botanic Gardens has large magnificent specimen trees with 17 listed by the National…

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Castlemaine Botanic Gardens

The gardens are home to an impressive collection of established native and exotic trees, with a beautiful ornamental…

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Malmsbury Botanic Gardens

It is one of Victoria’s earliest regional botanic gardens encompassing a wonderful collection of trees and shrubs…

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Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens

Perched on the summit of Wombat Hill, an extinct volcano whose summit is close to 700m above sea level.

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The Daylesford Macedon Flower Farm Trail

Find flowers for your wedding or event or enjoy a luxurious weekend away on a flower farm.

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Campaspe River Walk

There are historical markings along the way and little wooden bridges and weirs along the river.

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The Daylesford and Macedon Ranges Nature Bucket List

There's no doubt that 2020 has changed how we regard - and interact with - the world around us. As we move forward…

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Christmas Centrepiece

My most treasured memories with family and friends have been around special occasions, especially Christmas.

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Secret Gardens

In the heart of the Kyneton Botanic Gardens, a giant Californian Redwood towers over a lawn dotted with meadow daisies.

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A Thirst for Life

In the spring of 1836, on a cold, dark, and stormy night a baby boy was born aboard the Barque Africaine – a 317-Ton…

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From Slow Flower Tales to Slow Flower Trails

What was brought home through these experiences was how exceptionally rich the Daylesford Macedon Ranges is. Read more…

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The Artful Winter Garden

Winter - the very word induces a long sigh and slows the breathing. As a gardener in a cool climate, it’s a season of…

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The Lost Children

On a quiet country lane, on the crest of a hill overlooking Daylesford, is a small stone memorial enshrined with…

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