Lost Children’s Monument
The Lost Children’s Monument is not only a historical site but also a place of reflection.
Visit Daylesford
An ideal escape for couples, Daylesford is a land of natural beauty, culinary masterpieces, and indulgent wellness…
Welcome to Daylesford – one of the most welcoming places on earth
As you might have heard, Daylesford was recently named the fourth most welcoming place in the world (yep, the world!)…
Journey Through the Ranges
Discover the hidden gem of the Australian Wine World, the Macedon Ranges.
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Pay it Forward in Castlemaine
It’s easy to spend a day or two uncovering Castlemaine’s many treasures. Located on the traditional lands of the Dja…
Visit Trentham
Trentham is one happening little hamlet. Nestled on the edge of the Wombat State Forest, this charming town with its…
The History of the Avenue of Honour
Each autumn, visitors come from far and wide to admire the Avenues of Honour within our region as they put on a…
Encounters of the Spooky Kind
It is said that Victoria’s historic goldfields are some of the most haunted places on Earth. Federation University’s…
Well Styled Weekends Away
It seems to be the way…you sneak up to Daylesford for a few cheeky weekends away, and before too long you find yourself…
The Art of Writing
Mount Macedon made sense as a base for our family as it was close enough to Melbourne and the airport to enable my…
The Art of Lost Trades
To find true art in the simplest of things, for example a perfectly coopered bucket that has carried water for over one…
Interview with Calum McClure – The Old Castlemaine Gaol
The Governor's Café at the Old Castlemaine Goal has sprawling views of Castlemaine and beyond.
Blanketed in History
Pinches Ryzowy created Creswick Woollen Mills in 1947. He was the personification of all the qualities that make the…
Eerie ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ Book Facts
Picnic at Hanging Rock has been widely interpreted by many literary experts. Some explanations suggest it references…