Daylesford and Macedon Ranges - Victoria
One hour north-west of Melbourne, the rolling hills and farmland of Daylesford
and the Macedon Ranges are dotted with charming towns offering an array of
health and beauty treatments, scenic surrounds and gardens, a thriving arts
and crafts community and award winning food and wine.
Home to the greatest concentration of naturally occurring mineral springs
in Australia and an array of wonderful spa centres, the Daylesford and Hepburn
Springs area is noted as a centre for relaxation, health, wellbeing and of
course pampering. There are also excellent galleries, antique shops and fine
restaurants.
Impressive mansions, striking landscapes and some of Victoria's finest gardens
combine to create the old world ambience of the nearby Macedon Ranges. Tour
Mount Macedon's heritage gardens, explore the 19th century streetscapes of
Woodend and Kyneton lined with galleries, antique shops and craft outlets
or visit the legendary Hanging Rock, the haunting backdrop to the Picnic
at Hanging Rock book and film.
The Macedon Ranges is also a cool-climate wine region known for producing
outstanding sparkling wine, pinot noir and chardonnay. There are more than
40 wineries inviting visitors to sample their product and there's also an
abundance of local produce, from tasty meats to wild mushrooms, crisp apples
and succulent berries. There are more great cellar doors in and around Sunbury
producing excellent shiraz and cabernet.
Highlights
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Macedon Ranges |
The Macedon Ranges are renowned
for stunning gardens, including nineteenth century botanical gardens
and private gardens that are open to the public at certain times of the
year, particularly in spring and autumn. There are a number of dramatic
natural attractions, such as the mysterious Hanging Rock where you will
be rewarded with spectacular views and the occasional koala sighting.
The region also has a number of impressive gorges and dramatic peaks
found within its national and state parks. |
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Fine Food |
Thanks to a long list of illustrious
restaurateurs, award-winning chefs, sommeliers, baristas, winemakers
and producers, Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges has a reputation for
culinary and wine excellence that is rapidly spreading. |
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Relax |
For more than a century people
have flocked to Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and the surrounding spa country
in search of rest and reinvigoration. Every massage, facial and mineral
spa is infused with the region's tranquil atmosphere. |
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