Guide to Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges
Explore the best of Victoria's spa country with its superb food and wine, pretty townships and natural mineral springs.
A trip to Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges is all about relaxation. Reconnect with loved ones (or yourself!), indulge at regional restaurants and wander through quaint country towns where the pace is just a little bit slower. This region is also home to some of the country's best producers of pinot noir, so stop into a cellar door to discover it for yourself.
Top things to do around Daylesford
Take a day to relax
The first thing on the agenda on any trip to Daylesford? A day of relaxation. Luckily, there are bathhouses, botanic gardens and quaint restaurants to create a truly serene atmosphere. Find out how to relax the day away in Daylesford.
Stay at Lake House
Stay in luxury at Lake House, where you can feast at the award-winning restaurant run by chef and owner Alla Wolf-Tasker. You won’t want to leave without a soak in one of the wooden tubs overlooking Lake Daylesford. Learn more about Lake House.
Soak in a mineral water bath
Relax at the historic Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa, where you can recline on underwater couches, swim in a salt therapy pool and soak in the private bath filled with 100 per cent mineral water. Learn more about Hepburn Bathhouse.
Taste the produce trail
A two-day tour down the Daylesford Macedon Produce Trail will treat you to everything from local honey and cider to three-course dinners at renowned restaurants. Check out the itinerary for a two-day tour of Daylesford produce.
Take a private wine tour
Enjoy a private tour of the local vineyards with one-on-one tastings with the makers and behind-the-scenes winery tours. You can also tailor your tour to include stops at local bakeries and chocolate shops. Learn more.
See art in a converted convent
Nestled on the crest of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens, the Convent Gallery in Daylesford is home to artwork by over 100 local and international artists. Artworks are refreshed every eight weeks. Explore more of Convent Gallery.
Witness Trentham Falls
Trentham Falls in the Coliban River Scenic Reserve is one of the longest single drop waterfalls in Victoria. For the best views, take the easy walk to the viewing area, and be sure to pack a basket and enjoy the picnic area. Explore Trentham Falls.
Sip bespoke Aussie spirits
Australia's breweries and distilleries use native Australian ingredients to produce unique beers and spirits. Get a taste of the Macedon Ranges from some of the region's best artisan producers, where you can sit back and enjoy the countryside scenery.
Picnic at Hanging Rock
Gather your lunch from farm gates and wineries nearby before taking the Pinnacle Walk to the summit of Hanging Rock. Keep your eyes out for koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and echidnas that might scurry by. Discover more about Hanging Rock.
