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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Golden leaves & good times: must-attend autumn events

Autumn in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges is packed with vibrant events.…

Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve. Photo by Chloe Smith Photography

What to do for under $50

So, this inflation thing… is a thing. The increasing cost of living (and enjoying…

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Love is in the air in Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. It's a lovely reminder to spend quality…

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Live The Quiet Life

It already feels as though 2025 is rushing by. With work back in full swing and…

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Top Swimming Spots

The Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region is home to an abundance of natural…

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Accommodation with a Pool

Summer has a habit of bringing people together, and after the year we’ve just had,…

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Your guide to summer fun in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges

Escape the heat this summer and enjoy the fresh mountain air in Daylesford & the…

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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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Top 8 Spring Gardens

Spring is the ideal time to visit the many glorious gardens found within Daylesford…

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Top 10 walks in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges

Need a natural health kick? Since the late 1800s people have visited the Daylesford…

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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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What’s Happening This Spring in the Region

Spring truly is a feast for the senses in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges. Visit…

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Guide to our Wonderful Waterfalls and Reservoirs

The rain through the wetter months of the year, May through to November, ensures…

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What’s New in Winter

Winter truly is a magical time in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges. Fireplaces…

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Hiking For Autumn Colour

We’ve heard it all before – the benefits of nature as therapy, but have you…

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Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival

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

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Gravel Magic

We’re all familiar with pictures of a peloton snaking down a smooth tarmac road in…

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2 Days in the Macedon Ranges

Follow our two-day itinerary to discover some of the best food and drink…

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2 Days in Daylesford + Surrounds

Discover some of the best dining and drinking e xperiences in Daylesford and…

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A Splash Back In Time

We might be living in a country girt by sea, but the closest thing to the ocean out…

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A Good Old Sunday Road Trip

Order a picnic, throw a rug in the back of the car, or book a late lunch in a…

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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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Spring Gardens

As the crisp Winter dew begins to melt, the Daylesford Macedon region unfurls like…

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Get Ready For Some Outdoor Adventures

My lovely wife always says ‘there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing…

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A Tour Can Be The Cure

There is plenty to see and do in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges. With more than…

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Where to Spot and Buy Autumn Colour

Autumn is one of the most popular times to visit the high hills of our region, as…

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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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All aboard… five locations you can travel to by train

The proximity of the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region to Melbourne is one of…