Stories

Welcome to Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges. If you are interested in wonderful produce and great food and wine, then this is the place for you.

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The Real Stars of the Screen

There’s unrivalled beauty in the natural landscapes, architecture, forests and…

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10 things to do in Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges this weekend

Treating yourself (or a loved one) to a relaxing and rejuvenating massage is one of…

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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…

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Pubs With A Past

If you’re a sucker for a quaint weatherboard pub with a verandah or a heritage…

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What’s New

The cool winter air didn’t stop a flurry of activity in our region, with an…

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What’s New in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges

It’s all happening in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, as we continue to see a…

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The History of the Avenue of Honour

Each autumn, visitors come from far and wide to admire the Avenues of Honour within…

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Our Top Picks – Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival

Autumn truly is one of the best times to visit the Macedon Ranges, as the leaves…

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The Indigenous History of Hanging Rock

Discover the fascinating history of Hanging Rock, or 'Ngannelong', that dates back…

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Encounters of the Spooky Kind

It is said that Victoria’s historic goldfields are some of the most haunted places…

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Bridges of Macedon County

Bridges of Maddison County, the modern-day love affair played out on the big screen…

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Our top picks: Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival

The Macedon Ranges come alive in autumn, as leaves change colour, and villages…

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Walking Tall in Daylesford: ChillOut Turns 25

The word that comes to mind for many people when asked to describe Daylesford is…

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Small Halls and Tiny Towns

Regional Victoria is an almighty backdrop of wilderness, waterfalls, inland lakes,…

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Preserving the General Store Charm

There is something quintessentially Australian about the local General Store. Found…

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A Good Vintage

As an avid collector of all things vintage, Melbourne stylist and boutique…

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Swiss Italian Festa is Back

Pour the grappa, crank up the music and raise the lanterns because after a…

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Treasure Towns

A visit to central Victoria can uncover sensory and scenic treasures, not unlike…

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Top 10 Things To Do When You Next Visit

We asked, and you voted. Here are the top 10 things to do in our region. It’s a…

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The Pioneers

For decades, Daylesford has seen three visionary women work tirelessly to build…

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Everything You Need to Know for Your First Visit to Hanging Rock

‘Hanging Rock’ technically named Mt Diogenes is pretty damn impressive. Here’s a…

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Where do the Locals in the Daylesford Macedon Ranges Go?

It's often the first thing you wonder when you travel: 'Where do the locals go?…

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Harcourt Highlights

Harcourt has long been known for its delicious apples and is regarded as mainland…

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The Road Less Travelled: Franklinford a Quiet Treasure Trove

It’s very easy when travelling to and within the Daylesford Macedon Region to arrow…

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Spring to Life: The Mineral Springs of the Region

‘Wealth’ can be admired all around the Daylesford Macedon region. The gold rush…

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Blampied Village

First settled around the 1860s, the place known as Blampied epitomises the ‘blink…

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High on a Hill a Legend Grows

It is very quiet and still on the craggy hilltop until a biting wind whips the gum…

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Discover Daylesford’s Old Secrets

Alice's Journeys Walking Tours of Daylesford will stir your imagination, leaving…