DAYLESFORD
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DAYLESFORD & MACEDON Visitor Guide
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CONTENTS Welcome................................................. 2-3 Food & Wine............................................. 4-7 Farmers’ Markets.................................... 10-11 Festivals & Events . . ................................. 12-13 The Region’s Art .. ................................... 16-17 Shopping & Retail ..................................18-19 Spa & Wellbeing. . ................................... 22-23 Mineral Water Springs............................ 26-27 Walking & Hiking................................... 28-29 Cycling................................................. 30-31 Gardens. . .............................................. 32-33 Classes & Workshops..............................34-35 Weddings. . ............................................38-39 Gisborne to Lancefield, Woodend to Mt Macedon.......................40-55 Daylesford, Hepburn Springs, Trentham & other delights......................56-83 Kyneton to Tooborac & everything in between. ........................84-97 Castlemaine & surrounds...................... 98-109 Creswick to Clunes and the area beyond............................ 110-119 Bacchus Marsh to Blackwood & surrounds....................... 120-127 Visitor Information.................................... 128 Cover photo: Vale Hill Farm Smeaton - rareVbreed I S I T British O R GWhite U I D EBeef | 1 Cattle Tag us #daylesfordmacedonlife
WELCOME
Take some quality time out of your busy life and make sure you visit this exceptional region. Here you’ll discover the quirky, the interesting, and the unique experiences only found in our part of the world.
The road ahead – where your incredible journey begins – will wind you through historic villages, artist communities and spectacular forests that open across sweeping hills. Drink-in the sparkling mineral water gifted from the land and set-off on a picnic, packed with local produce and wine, to the famous Hanging Rock; or you may like to get practical, even hands-on, and craft a chair, or a wooden spoon. These are just a few of the many original encounters you will find and explore further in the Daylesford Macedon region.
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Travel down unfamiliar roads and explore a brave new world. Less than an hour by car from Melbourne’s CBD, Melbourne Airport or a short train journey from Southern Cross, you’ll soon be opening the window and touching the leaves of the trees nestled in the spectacular bush setting. Reignite your imagination – the Daylesford Macedon region. We live it, you’ll love it
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FOOD & WINE Life is really about food and wine, and our region has a bountiful collection of tasty morsels, rare breeds, full-bodied wines, award winning produce and more. Explore farm gates, farmers’ markets and cellar doors; meet farmers, vignerons and restaurateurs who are dedicated to growing, producing and serving the very best that the Daylesford Macedon region has to oer.
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The chocolate-brown, metre-deep topsoil that surrounds our old volcanoes grows some of the best potatoes on the planet and lambs so plump they almost roll around the paddocks. The historic villages in the region are home to some of the best restaurants in the State, from fine dining establishments to familyfriendly cafes and wineries. This superbly fertile farmland gives way to the granite country of the ranges, where massive boulders are strewn like giants’ marbles. This hard but beautiful country makes the grapevines concentrate their aroma into fewer intensely flavoured grapes, hence our award-winning cool climate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and 6 | VISITOR GUIDE
sparkling Blanc de Noir. We don’t have big businesses dominating our wine industry, just families making wine in old woolsheds, 18th century bluestone buildings and brand spanking new, architect-designed cellar doors.
The 2018 Halliday Australian Wine Companion featured many of our local wineries – here are James’ best wineries of the Macedon Ranges and neighbouring wine regions.
With such great produce it is no wonder that some of the nation’s best artisan bakers, cheesemakers, charcutiers and even boutique vegetable growers have planted roots and opened their doors across the Daylesford Macedon region. For more information visit dmproduce.com.au #dmpharvest
Bindi Wines (Gisborne)
Neighbouring wine regions: 5 star rating
Butlers Lane of Glenlyon (Glenlyon)
Dulcinea (Sulky) – Ballarat Wine region
Cloudscape (Drummond)
Bress (Harcourt) – Bendigo Wine region
Macedon Ranges Wine Region: 5 star rating
Farrawell Wines (Lancefield) Granite Hills (Baynton) Hanging Rock Winery (Newham) Passing Clouds (Musk) Virgin Hills (Kyneton)
Curly Flat (Lancefield) Good Food Guide 2018 Awards Lake House, Daylesford Source Dining, Kyneton Kazuki’s, Daylesford Public Inn, Castlemaine
Wine Tours Take your pick from the following: winetours.com.au hippotours.com.au theregionalwanderer.com.au daylesfordwinetours.com
Ma Cave at Midnight Starling, Kyneton
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“The best bakery in the world. This is all about heart, passion and a love for making great bread.” George Calombaris MasterChef
RedBeard is famous for its organic, sourdough bread, baked in a huge wood-fired,19th century masonry ‘scotch’ oven. Watch the artisan bakers at work. Enjoy delicious, contemporary Australian café food with excellent coffee, local wines, beers and ciders. Take home a loaf fresh out of the oven. RedBeard Historic Bakery is a year-round destination, open Friday to Monday, including most public holidays, with a warm interior for winter and shady courtyard for summer. RedBeard is fully licensed, with a menu featuring local organic produce in season.
RedBeard is committed to supporting small local farmers and producers. RedBeard is proud to be part of the growing Food Sovereignty movement in Australia, working to create a sustainable, fair and resilient agricultural sector for our future. Few bakeries in Australia create handmade, organic, sourdough bread. Even fewer use a 140-year-old scotch oven. RedBeard’s simple doughs of organic flours, salt and water are handshaped using traditional techniques, and transformed by the alchemy of natural wild fermentation and wood fired baking into a range of loaves of outstanding colour, texture and flavour.
Extend your experience by taking a fascinating, behind-the-scenes, guided tour of the historic bakery. Large groups must book ahead. Sunday workshops - where you can mix, shape and bake your own sourdough. Home baking equipment is available to purchase. Midweek workshops for groups larger than four. Bookings are essential. Regular Sunday sourdough baking workshops or special weekday group baking workshops - contact Trentham Neighbourhood Centre: admin@trenthamnc.org.au 03 5424 1354
Group enquiries for weekday tours contact John Reid Bakery/café telephone 03 5424 1002 We can take cafe table bookings for weekdays but not for weekends. www.redbeardbakery.com.au info@redbeardbakery.com.au Tel 0400 101 596 or 03 5424 1107 38A High Street Trentham Victoria
Opposite Trentham’s town square, follow the laneway off High St to the red ‘Bakery’ bollards.
FRESH IS BEST Visiting a local farmers’ market has become the cornerstone of a foodie’s weekend and generally a far more interactive and entertaining way to purchase your weekly provisions. Have a coffee and sample before you buy. Our farmers’ markets connect communities and give visitors a chance to shop as a local. Buy directly from the people who grow and make their produce; taste some of the regional specialities or talk to the growers and producers – if you’re looking for authentic, handmade and regional, or are just after a bargain, then we certainly have a market for you. #dmpharvest 10 | V I S I T O R G U I D E
Ballan Farmers’ Market 96 Inglis Street, Ballan 2nd Saturday each month 9am–1pm
Clunes Farmers’ Market Collins Place, Clunes 2nd Sunday each month 9am–1pm
Kyneton Farmers’ Market Piper Street, Kyneton 2nd Saturday each month 8am–1pm
Talbot Farmers’ Market Scandinavian Cres, Talbot 3rd Sunday each month 9am – 1pm
Castlemaine Farmers’ Market Victory Park, Castlemaine 1st Sunday each month 9am–1pm
Woodshed Sunday Farmers’ Market Vincent Street, Daylesford Every Sunday 9am–1pm
Lancefield Farmers’ Market High Street, Lancefield 4th Saturday each month 8am-1pm
Trentham Farmers’ Market High Street, Trentham 3rd Saturday each month 9am–1pm
Daylesford Farmers’ Market Vincent Street, Daylesford 1st Saturday each month 9am–1pm
Riddells Creek Farmers’ Market Gisborne - Kilmore Rd, Riddells Creek 3rd Saturday each month 9am–1pm
Woodend Farmers’ Market High Street, Woodend 1st Saturday each month 9am–1pm
Creswick Market Victoria Street, Creswick 3rd Saturday each month 9am–1pm
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WHO DOESN’T LOVE A GREAT FESTIVAL? Arts, culture, food, wine and music - this region has an abundance of ingredients for a fabulous calendar of festivals and events all year round, rich in diversity and full of passion. Our festivals and events provide experiences to be relished and enjoyed with families and friends.
Discover the magic of international concerts at Hanging Rock, or a love of books at Clunes Booktown. Be part of ChillOut, Australia’s biggest and longest-running Country Queer Pride event. Find inspiration, craftsmanship, skill and passion at the Lost Trades Fair or enjoy a stunning program of concerts, exhibitions and more at the Woodend Winter Arts Festival.
And if you’re after something a little quirky, there’s the Trentham Spudfest, celebrating all things potato; or perhaps the iconic Australia Day Hanging Rock Races is more your style. Whatever the season and whatever your interest, this is a region with a reputation that delivers. For a full calendar of events visit: daylesfordmacedonlife.com.au
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The Convent Daylesford Open 10am - 4pm daily | t 03 5348 3211 7 Daly St, Daylesford VIC 3460 info@theconvent.com.au conventgallery.com.au
Daylesford’s award-winning art gallery, restaurant & function centre
Gallery Cafe Museum Cocktail Lounge Bar Retail Chapel Six Acres of Gardens
Enjoy the pleasure of a mini break and discovering art around every corner during a trip to the Daylesford Macedon region. A truly distinctive place where painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers and artisans, you name it, are continually drawing inspiration from the world around them – and you will too.
IT’S ALL ABOUT ART
“ I have worked in small towns and big cities around the world, and this easily rates as the best experience we have ever had. “ Brett Popperwell, Producer Salem’s Lot (Creswick)
Step into the art zone by visiting the many independent galleries and artist-run spaces and soon you’ll be chatting to the makers and getting the inside story on the local burgeoning arts scene. Challenge your inner creative self by taking one of the many workshops or classes throughout the area. It’s guaranteed you won’t feel like just an observer, you will instantly feel part of the thriving, artistic zone.
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Go on, make something you never have before. Try your hand at chair or bucket-making at Rundell & Rundell; guitar making at Wildwood Instruments; or book in for an ‘art of food and wine’ class at the Lake House, or a sausage-making class at Piper Street Food Co. Whatever you choose, you will feel totally satisfied learning something completely new.
Artlights to explore Bromley & Co – Daylesford bromleyandco.com The Convent Gallery – Daylesford conventgallery.com.au Lauriston Press – Kyneton lauristonpress.com.au Stockroom – Kyneton stockroomspace.com Macedon Art Trail visitmacedonranges.com/arts-culture DMR Open Studios dmropenstudios.com.au Castlemaine Art Museum castlemainegallery.com The Gallery – Mt Macedon thegallerymtmacedon.com.au
How about that? The Stokes Museum, located in the heart of Mt Macedon’s wonderful Forest Glade Gardens, houses one of the finest private art collections of 18th and 19th century decorative art (porcelain, marble and bronze) in the Southern Hemisphere. Pieces created by Flynn Silver’s Designs in Kyneton can be found in Buckingham Palace, the White House and the Vatican. They have also graced international events including both the Commonwealth Games and the Formula One World Championships. True! For more information go to visitvictoria.com.au/dmr
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TIME TO GO SHOPPING
Do you, your home or your garden need a make-over? We challenge you to visit the Daylesford Macedon region and not find what you are looking for. Lovers of all things fine are drawn to this part of Victoria to explore the many stalls, bazaars and emporiums looking for quality, unique, luxurious and handcrafted treasures. For that ‘wow’ factor, you will find normally hard to source, stylish items like tartan carpets, highland cattle rugs, original lead lights and even antique milliners’ blocks. Visitors to your home won’t believe their eyes!
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Any living or dining area will benefit from a visit to the variety of local retail shops where you will fall in love with locally-made exquisite ceramics, pottery and glassware on show. Simply gorgeous! Or maybe your garden is looking or smelling very ordinary? If that’s the case, cruise to the selection of nurseries selling exotic, rare and definitely not-your-average plants. For those true foodies that view cooking and gardening as a true marriage, go on take the plunge, meet the growers and makers of the delicious local produce and quality food items.
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Find your new look! Let some of our region’s most inspiring fashionistas help you find your own look. Bromley & Co, Daylesford harry and me, Daylesford No Town Outfitters, Kyneton Creswick Woollen Mill, Creswick Manteau Noir, Daylesford Alpaca Passion, Daylesford Country Habit, Kyneton
Create your own grand design! Some of our region’s great designers can help you on your journey of discovery. Macedon Ranges Interiors, Kyneton Mollisons, Kyneton Kim Clifford Interiors, Daylesford Argyle & Mason Homewares, Daylesford Manteau Noir, Daylesford Maloa House, Woodend
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Manteau Noir has become a popular destination store for many since opening its doors in Daylesford's Vincent Street four years ago. Owner, buyer and “slow fashion” advocate Victoria Varrasso designs the store’s coveted Australian made natural fibre womenswear brand “Manteau Noir” and recently launched her Italian handmade leather shoe and knitwear collections. “I design each collection for like minded women who appreciate gentle, timeless styling, beautiful textiles and quality of make and cut. Over time women develop their own personal style, preferring clothes that reflect their personality, feelings and values. It is imperative to me that all our brands including my own are ethically produced and can be worn season after season”, says Victoria. Here in this desirable country treasure trove you will also discover unique womenswear brands from Japan and Europe, locally made artisan teas, French flea markets finds, painterly linen cushions, niche perfume and art.
Shop 1 - 27 Vincent Street, Daylesford 03 5348 1902 manteaunoir.com.au
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Health is a state of body. Wellness is a state of being
INDULGE YOUR SENSES Home to Australia’s greatest concentration of natural mineral springs, this region has long been regarded as a special place of healing, making it a perfect destination for experiences that relax the mind, soothe the body and nurture the soul. With its long spa tradition, and every kind of luxury, this is the perfect place for an indulgent escape. Rejuvenate in the nutrient rich waters and indulge at boutique spa resorts, luxury accommodation and day spas.
200 types of wellness therapies and treatments. Follow the signs for massages and spa treatments, as well as more alternative therapies – reiki, shiatsu, Bowen therapy, reflexology to name a few. Or perhaps you’re looking for yoga, meditation, tai chi, or maybe some direction from a tarot card or astrology reading. This region caters for all interests, boasting the highest concentration of massage therapists in the Southern Hemisphere.
As a haven for health and wellbeing, here you can indulge in more than
Seek these out: DAYLESFORD DAY SPA 25 Albert Street, Daylesford daylesforddayspa.com.au EKO SKIN CARE SPA 1 Camp Street, Daylesford ekospa.com.au ENDOTA DAYLESFORD Cnr Vincent Street & Central Springs Road, Daylesford endotaspa.com.au HEPBURN BATHHOUSE & SPA Mineral Springs Reserve Road, Hepburn Springs hepburnbathhouse.com MINERAL SPA AT PEPPERS MINERAL SPRINGS HOTEL 124 Main Road, Hepburn Springs mineralspa.com.au
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SALUS SPA AT LAKE HOUSE 4 King Street, Daylesford lakehouse.com.au SHIZUKA RYOKAN 7 Lakeside Drive, Hepburn Springs shizuka.com.au MAIAVEDA HOLISTIC DAY SPA 18 Piper Street, Kyneton maiaveda.com.au ELLENIS DAY SPA 39 High Street, Kyneton ellenis.com.au PEPPERMINT SPRINGS RETREAT & DAY SPA 614 Daylesford Trentham Road, Musk peppermintsprings.com.au DAYLESFORD HEALING MASSAGE 5/11 Howe Street, Daylesford healingmassage.com.au
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Hepburn Springs’ premier stay offers indulgent luxury accommodation comprising of 10 luxury villas with magnificent, serene views over native bushland. Each villa is flanked by a balcony and filled with natural light, and is located just metres away from the iconic Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa.
Hepburn Springs’ only historic Bathhouse, has been providing traditional wellness bathing since 1895. Drawing mineral rich waters directly from the natural source, this iconic bathhouse reconnects you with an array of mineral wellness experiences including indulgent 100% pure private mineral baths and a selection of specifically designed wellness packages.
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Mineral Water Springs – yours for the tasting In days gone by, it was the allure of gold that drew people to this verdant land. Today, it’s the elixir of life. Water. Or more specifically, the underground network of natural mineral aquifers that are more abundant here than anywhere else in Australia. In fact, 85% of the country’s natural mineral springs are found in this region.
The natural mineral springs bring life to this region, evident in the lushness of the landscapes and the very special tastiness of the produce grown in the mineral rich earth. It’s no co-incidence that the words bio-dynamic, organic and natural apply to so many of the area’s food and wine producers, and why their produce is sought after by anyone who cares about what they eat and drink.
It’s called mineral water for a reason. Sourced from nature, the abundance of mineral springs in this region possess naturally occurring essential minerals that have been lauded for their health benefits for centuries.
Most of the region’s natural springs are located in the areas surrounding Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and Kyneton, with many located on public land where the water can be tasted and pumped directly from the ground.
Taste the waters for yourself: Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve features a number of different tasting springs including Soda, Locarno, Sulphur, Wyuna and Argyle Spring. (Mineral Springs Crescent, Hepburn Springs) Kyneton Mineral Springs Reserve - Burton Avenue, Kyneton Wombat Flat Mineral Spring - Lake Daylesford (via King Street) Glenlyon Mineral Springs Reserve - Malmsbury-Daylesford Road, Glenlyon
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WALKING & HIKING Whether you’re after a gentle stroll or a strenuous hike, this region provides many options. Trek through the region’s spectacular surrounds, from the magnificent Trentham Falls to Mount Franklin’s awesome volcanic crater to the iconic Hanging Rock. Make your way up to the Memorial Cross pinnacle in the Macedon Regional Park. Scale rugged rockfaces in Wombat State Forest or the 300-metre gorge in Lerderderg State Park. MACEDON REGIONAL PARK Over 400 species of native plants have been recorded in the Macedon Regional Park and more than 200 species of birds and a wide variety of mammals can be found here including koalas, kangaroos, swamp wallabies, wombats, possums and gliders. There is ample opportunity to explore the Park on foot via a series of walks that make up the Macedon Ranges Walking Track. parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/ parks/macedon-r.p./things-to-do/ walking
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HEPBURN REGIONAL PARK Located around the famous mineral springs townships of Daylesford, Hepburn and Hepburn Springs. Here you will find natural mineral springs and relics of the gold mining era set in delightful bush surroundings. parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/ hepburn-r.p SECRET FOREST WALKS Experience the beauty and seclusion of the Wombat Forest, assisted by GPS technology. No clubs or tours, just you and the company of your choice, or solo if you wish. Choose from a selection of carefully mapped bushwalks in the Wombat Forest according to your tastes and abilities. secretforestwalks.com DOWNLOAD OUR APP
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GOLDFIELDS TRACK The Goldfields Track is a point to - point 210km track stretching from Ballarat in the south to Bendigo in the north. It passes through some of the region’s most historic towns and beautiful forests, including Creswick, Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and Castlemaine. The track was constructed by gold settlers over 150 years ago and today is well known amongst cyclers and walkers. You can hike the whole track or split it into smaller sections. goldfieldstrack.com.au For more information call into a local Visitor Information Centre.
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CYCLING No matter the type of riding you love, there is the perfect trail, track or quiet road awaiting your adventure. GOLDFIELDS TRACK Originally known as the Great Dividing Trail, this is some of the most beautiful mountain biking and hiking in Victoria. A region steeped in history, you’ll encounter forests, both natural and man-made, pastoral countryside and single track that in some places flow on grippy loam and in others jump and jag across roots, rock ledges and coarse sandstone.
MACEDON REGIONAL PARK The fire tracks on the side of Mt Macedon range from flat trails that are gentle enough to allow you to teach little kids to ride bikes (say in the Macedon Scout Camp area) to rocky, white-knuckle descents (such as Barber’s Chute Track). These tracks are well drained and are a good option when it’s wet.
The Wallaby Track section will take you from Mt Buninyong through to Daylesford. This 90km track is for fit and confident riders and can be done in one day. Or for a more leisurely approach, the track has been broken into four sections: Mt Buninyong to Ballarat (20km), Ballarat to Creswick (25km), Creswick to Wombat Station (29km), Wombat Station to Daylesford (19km). goldfieldstrack.com.au
THE WOMBAT TRACK The Wombat loop is 18km of well signed, well maintained, flowing single track in Woodend. Nothing too difficult, constantly undulating, no big hills. wombatmtb.com.au
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FAMILY-FRIENDLY TRAIL Romsey to Lancefield and return A leisurely 1 hour ride, this trail mostly travels along a dedicated shared path for cyclists and pedestrians. Enjoy expanses of rolling farmland, classic Australian architecture and treat yourself at one of Lancefield or Romsey’s cafés or restaurants. Start and finish at the Lions Park Reserve, Romsey. ROAD RIDE Three Town Scenic Route (Woodend, Trentham, Kyneton)
either direction, this ride gives you open farmland, tree-lined country lanes and undulating leafy roads. Suggested start and finish, Woodend Train Station. For more information visit strava or call into a local Visitor Information Centre. strava.com/clubs/ ridemacedonranges Download your Macedon Ranges ride guide at visitmacedonranges. com/see-do/getactive/cycling
This ride is a great opportunity to explore a large part of the region in a single loop that joins Woodend, Trentham and Kyneton. Great from
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GARDENS There’s a major obsession with gardens in this region. With a climate that gives us four distinct seasons, along with ample rain and fertile soils, it’s the dedication of local green thumbs that has resulted in the many historic gardens that flourish throughout the Daylesford Macedon region.
“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” Greek Proverb
And they love to show them off. Visit the immaculate gardens dotted around and get a taste of life for Melbourne’s elite in the nineteenth century. Secret gardens Behind the walls of the impressive Mount Macedon mansions hide some of Victoria’s finest gardens, many National Trust-listed. Time your visit for the occasional open days in spring and autumn and delight in classic landscaping, as well as quaint cottage gardens. Be sure to check out specialist nurseries like The Garden of St Erth in Blackwood and the Mount Macedon Horticultural Society’s Garden Lovers’ Fair in October.
Public spaces In the 1850s, every Victorian town wanted a botanic garden to elevate its status, educate its residents about plants of the region and provide a tranquil haven away from the growing and bustling cities. The botanic gardens in this region are historic, varied and great spots to visit if you are a keen gardener, outdoor enthusiast or with family and friends.
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The region’s botanic gardens Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens (est 1860). Located in Daylesford, these Gardens feature an outstanding collection of rare and notable specimens, many of which are included in the National Trust Register of Significant Trees. Kyneton Botanic Gardens (est 1858). Plant collections include Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker) and Quercus( Oak). Gisborne Botanic Gardens (est 1992). Features many New Zealand plant types with Hebe and Pittosporum to name a few. Malmsbury Botanic Gardens (est 1850). The focal point of the gardens is the Ornamental Lake with the formed island at its centre. Castlemaine Botanical Gardens (est 1860). Home to an impressive collection of established native and exotic trees, with a beautiful ornamental lake.
Some of the region’s oldest gardens Forest Glade, Mt Macedon Tieve Tara, Mt Macedon Garden of St Erth, Blackwood Frogmore, Newbury
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Classes & Workshops
You’re Never Too Old To Learn
This region is fast becoming home to a growing range of classes and workshops, providing you with plenty of opportunities to explore your creative side and discover the joys of making it yourself. Whether it’s a cooking class, learning the skills of dry stone walling or making your own chair, there is literally something for everyone! You’ll find courses that run for just an hour through to intensive workshops that are spread over a number of days, together with instructors who are passionate about their trade and sharing their knowledge and skills with you.
Highly recommended Piper Street Food Co 89A Piper Street, Kyneton Vic piperstfoodco.com The Fermentary 11/57 Leitches Creek Road, Daylesford Vic thefermentary.com.au Rundell & Rundell 29 Piper Street, Kyneton Vic rundellandrundell.com.au Lake House King Street, Daylesford Vic lakehouse.com.au/whats-on/cookingschool
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Perfect for those seeking to get away by themselves and indulge in something new, or for a group of friends planning a trip away together and looking for a fun way to fill in an afternoon, enrolling in a class or workshop is a great way to meet likeminded people, unwind in a relaxed and casual environment and, ultimately, come away with a new skill. Keep in mind that many of these classes and workshops book out quickly, so be sure to plan your trip away well in advance.
Lauriston Press 37B Piper Street, Kyneton Vic lauristonpress.com.au RedBeard Bakery 38A High Street, Trentham Vic redbeardbakery.com.au Oak & Monkey Puzzle 1333 Ballan – Daylesford Road, Spargo Creek Vic natashamorgan.com.au Wildwood Instruments 11 Phillips Rd, Mount Franklin Vic wildwoodinstruments.com.au
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WEDDINGS The Daylesford Macedon region has been called Victoria’s most romantic destination. We are the home of some of the best wedding options in Victoria with locations and venues as diverse as this beautiful region. Just over an hour from Melbourne, this welcoming region is the dream location for couples looking to tie the knot. Rustic or elegant, quirky or traditional, intimate or luxurious – whatever your heart desires……..
What kind of wedding are you? A Country Wedding A blue expanse of sky, paddocks of green as far as the eye can see and the two of you getting married under the dappled shade of a statuesque oak tree. A country wedding is all about a backdrop of rip-your-heart-out natural beauty. It’s relaxed, filled with bales of hay, rambling roses, gum trees and gales of laughter.
A Church Wedding
Love is love
From an intimate bluestone church sitting nonchalantly in a paddock to lofty or broody churches, intimately small chapels or magnificently stately – we have them all. Decorated simply or elegantly, church weddings provide for those seeking a traditional wedding with spiritual, ecclesiastical and serene peacefulness.
Award winning venues, accommodation, local produce, food & wine.
A Winery Wedding Grapevines aplenty, spectacular views, historic homesteads, expanses of mountains or trees - imagine your wedding ceremony set amongst breathtaking views at one of our region’s many wineries. Choose from boutique vineyards, quirky wineries or any number of our larger iconic wineries. And of course, the toast to the happy couple and the provision of good wine is simply a given!
Make it magical in Victoria’s most Romantic Destination.
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Gisborne to Lancefield, Woodend to Mt Macedon
Gisborne . Gisborne South . New Gisborne . Bullengarook Clarkefield . Riddells Creek . Monegeetta . Daraweit Guim Macedon . Mt Macedon . Cherokee . Kerrie . Hesket . Romsey Woodend . Newham . Hanging Rock . Cobaw . Lancefield . Rochford Mount Macedon’s greatness is visible from all parts of this region. Known as Geburrh in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri people, Mount Macedon was named in 1836 by Major Thomas Mitchell. Today, Mount Macedon is home to some of the country’s most magnificent historic and private gardens. It is also crowned by the historic Memorial Cross, which each ANZAC Day plays host to one of the largest and most moving Dawn Services in Victoria. 40 | V I S I T O R G U I D E
A short drive to the village of Macedon brings you to the spectacular Honour Avenue, with its magnificent oaks that honour the 154 local men and women of Macedon and Mount Macedon who enlisted for service during the First World War. One of the best times of the year to visit this area is as the season changes, when nature puts on a stunning display of autumn colour that is second to none.
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Not far from Mt Macedon is the ethereal and iconic Hanging Rock, made famous in the classic Australian film ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’, adapted from the novel of the same name by Joan Lindsay. The nearby village of Woodend is a perfect staging post to explore this area further with its enticing mix of cafés, stores and the famous Holgate Brewhouse, where a drop of ale is just the thing! The local Visitor Information Centre has the latest information on all things worth discovering. Lancefield is at the geographic heart of Victoria, and whilst modern day fossicking is encouraged in the local galleries, antique
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stores and more, it’s also the place for anyone with an interest in something a tad older. Did you know that a wealth of important paleontological finds have been unearthed here from extinct megafauna including Macropus titan (a kangaroo-like animal twice the size of today’s largest relative) and Diprotodon (a rhinoceros-sized wombat lookalike)?
Charming and full of exuberance is seventeen-year-old Josh from Rainbow Eggs. When he’s not at school, playing basketball or running one of the most successful free-range, ethical egg businesses in Australia, he loves hitting the bushwalking trails around the region. We asked him to let us in on his favourites:
Outdoor pursuits are in abundance here, with a rousing round of golf at the Gisborne Golf Course under the gaze of the grazing kangaroos highly recommended.
“Hanging Rock Reserve is a must. The family and I will often head there for a picnic and ‘walk the rock’. You’re guaranteed to see something new each time. Be on the lookout for the kangaroos and koalas.
Find out more: www.visitmacedonranges.com
Mount Macedon also has some of the best hiking trails in Victoria I think. Start at the
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base and make your way to the Cross at the top. It’s a good one to do regardless of the season. In Winter you may even be able to see some snow. Be sure to stop by the Trading Post on Mount Macedon while you’re there for great coffee and some regional food to refuel you. My best-kept secret is Mount Charlie Flora reserve. This little-known spot is excellent for mountain biking and hiking. You’ll see some astonishing wildflowers and native plants. Afterwards, head to Baringo or Jed in Gisborne for a great recovery brunch.”
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Out & About
Camels Hump
Memorial Cross
The Camels Hump is the highest point in the Macedon Ranges (1,001 metres), with a lookout offering visitors spectacular views. This is one of three local rocky outcrops formed by volcanic action millions of years ago. Generally quieter than Hanging Rock, your dog is welcome too.
Travel 4km along Cameron Drive from the summit of Mount Macedon Road. The 21m high Memorial Cross is located 200m from the carpark. This imposing, iconic structure commemorates those who bravely served in the World Wars. There are outstanding views of the surrounding country from the Reserve.
Start of Cameron Drive, Mt Macedon
Cameron Drive, Mt Macedon
Conglomerate Gully Walk
Romsey Village
Riddells Creek’s best kept secret, Conglomerate Gully is a magnificent rocky gorge, estimated to be about 440 million years old. The 2.8 kilometre walk will weave you through a hilly eucalypt forest with native grasslands and orchids in the spring time. The track is steep and rocky in parts.
A pretty spot to visit with an eclectic mix of food, wine, shopping, history and heritage. Its historic red brick buildings line a spacious main street giving it an English village feel. Surrounding fertile countryside is ideal for cattle and sheep grazing and other agricultural pursuits. Pop into Verdure for coffee, Soltan Pepper for a quick bite to eat or Cuttings, Culinary & Botanica.
Wheelwrights Road, Riddells Creek Gisborne Olde Time Market Glorious food and wine, fresh produce, quality handmade items, arts and crafts, clothing, accessories, jewellery, books, plants and fresh flowers. 1st Sunday of the month 9am-2pm Hamilton and Aitkens Street, Gisborne Hanging Rock Reserve Hanging Rock, formed six million years ago, is said to be one of the best examples in the world of a volcanic feature known as a mamelon. The reserve offers many great experiences such as walks up the rock, Australian native wildlife, picnic areas, an annual film night under the stars, horse racing and concerts. South Rock Road, Newham daily 9am-5pm, entry $10 a car 1800 244 711
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Main Street, Romsey Sanatorium Lake Eco-Tourism Trail Perfect for a family stroll, with many natural features to see on the way. Signs along the walk and a display board at the lake provide information on the forest environment. The walk is about 2.5km and includes tall eucalypt forests and a wet fern gully. Lions Head Road, Mt Macedon Woodend Children’s Park Woodend Children’s Park covers one hectare on the banks of Five Mile Creek. It has an eight metre climbing wall, a breathtaking flying fox, sheltered areas, barbecues, fenced playground for toddlers and space for children to run. The park fits beautifully into the landscape and uses native hardwood and stone. 12 Nicholson Street, Woodend
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The Cravat Club
Baringo Food and Wine Co
Slip into one of our soft leather chairs with a glass of fine wine. Meet a local at the bar over a pint from one of our craft beer taps. Or catch up with friends in the sun-drenched courtyard and share cheese, terrine and charcuteries.
Beautifully appointed, with stunning views, Baringo sits at the foothills of Mount Macedon in the picturesque Macedon Ranges. Baringo is growing in popularity and is now open 7 days a week. With a bistro, café, front bar, theatre and provedore, we offer something for everyone.
42 Anslow Street Woodend | 03 5427 2228 enquiries@thecravatclub.com.au | woodendwinestore.com.au
283 Station Road New Gisborne 03 5428 2144 | info@baringo.net.au | baringo.net.au
Woodend Wine Store
Holgate Brewhouse
Welcome to Woodend Wine Store whose smiling staff can usher you through a delightful selection of wines, craft beers and small batch spirits. Including everything you need to enjoy your trip, from rich cheeses, delicate pate and handmade chocolates.
Full-flavoured authentic craft beer brewed on site in our family owned microbrewery. Sample the beer, enjoy a meal and stay a night or two in one of the beautifully refurbished guestrooms. Brand new Brewhouse and Visitor Centre opening soon!
42 Anslow Street Woodend | 03 5427 2228 caz@woodendwinestore.com.au | woodendwinestore.com.au
79 High Street Woodend | 03 5427 2510 hotel@holgatebrewhouse.com | holgatebrewhouse.com
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Cleveland Winery A boutique hotel set within beautiful cottage gardens, lake and views of the vineyard. Experience unique underground cellar door wine tasting and outdoor activities (Segway, archery, laser clay shooting, paddle boat, splash golf). 55 Shannons Road Lancefield | 03 5429 9000 cleveland@grangecc.com.au grangecc.com.au/cleveland-winery
Lawson Lodge Country Estate Your own 9 hole golf course and stunning accommodation for groups, movie cinema, spa, tennis, fishing and sports bar. Weekend getaway with friends, family celebrations, holidays, conferences, weddings and more.
Lyons Will Estate Nestled at the foothills of the Cobaw State Forest, Lyons Will is a boutique winery producing elegant wines with a minimalist approach. Specialising in Riesling, Chardonnay, Gamay & Pinot Noir this is a must visit in the Macedon Ranges. Cheese & Charcuterie boards available. 60 Whalans Track Lancefield | 0412 681 940 info@lyonswillestate.com.au | lyonswillestate.com.au
227 Lawson Road Macedon | 03 5426 1551 enquiries@lawsonlodge.com.au | lawsonlodge.com.au
Macedon Ranges Hotel & Spa An easy one-hour drive from Melbourne; your ideal choice for your next weekend escape, special event, conference or as a base for exploring all this beautiful region has to offer. 652 Black Forest Drive Macedon 03 5426 4044 | sales@macedonrangeshotelspa.com.au macedonrangeshotelspa.com.au
Mount Towrong Vineyard Family operated vineyard on the picturesque slopes of Mount Macedon, adopting sustainable principles to produce predominately Italian varietals. Come try our wines and rustic Italian food at the cellar door. 4 Taylors Road Mount Macedon | 0488 155 088 wine@mounttowrong.com.au | mounttowrong.com.au
Mt Macedon Hotel
The Regional Wanderer Small group adventures of the Macedon Ranges. Eat, drink, learn, play and discover - we’ll share the best of our region and give you a glimpse of the good life. Departures throughout the week, every week. Life is an adventure and your adventure starts here!
The Mount Hotel is a mecca for all things crafted and unique. Seasonal menus, outstanding drinks selection, large function spaces and a hidden beer-garden. What more could the intrepid traveller desire?
The Daylesford & Macedon Region | 0447 477 402 info@theregionalwanderer.com.au | theregionalwanderer.com.au
694 Mt Macedon Road Mt Macedon | 03 5426 1888 mtmacedonhotel@gmail.com | check out Facebook
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Parkside Winery Estate An inviting cellar door awaits you in our lovingly restored 1890’s horse stables. Visit us on weekends and public holidays for tastings of our award winning wines, just 5 minutes from Romsey/Lancefield. 308 Parks Road Lancefield | 0419 036 581 info@parksideestate.com.au | parksideestate.com.au
Verdure A smart casual eatery situated at the south-east gateway of the Macedon Ranges. Open for breakfast and lunch, our menu is fresh, simple, seasonal and where possible local, including wines. 106 Main Street, Romsey | 03 5429 6567 dine@verdurebistro.com.au | verdurebistro.com.au
The Wine Collective Wine. Food. Views. The Wine Collective cellar door showcases Macedon Ranges wines with tastings and an extensive wine list. Macedon Wine Room Restaurant reflects the seasons and features local produce. 652 Black Forest Drive Macedon | 03 5426 3030 bookings@macedonwineroom.com.au macedonwineroom.com.au
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Located less than an hour from Melbourne, the Macedon Ranges is one of the most geographically diverse and beautiful wine regions in Australia. Here, wine making tradition and terroir combine in order to create outstanding wine with long lasting quality. With a rich and long history in producing some of the finest Sparkling, Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and its well known peppery Shiraz, the region also produces new and exciting varietals such as Prosecco, Gamay, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc and Lagrein. Families of vignerons, stemming from the late 60s, still own many of the wineries today. Vines that have been hardened, weathered and handed down, are now in their prime. It is here where you’ll often still be able to meet the winemaker and discuss the grape, wine and its life over a glass or two. So, hit the road to uncover the cellar doors of these artisans’ boutique wineries for an experience unlike any other.
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Daylesford, Hepburn Springs, Trentham & other delights
Daylesford . Sailors Falls . Bullarto . Musk . Muskvale . Lyonville Trentham . Newbury . East Trentham . Eganstown . Coomoora Hepburn Springs . Wheatsheaf . Little Hampton . Glenlyon Spring Hill . Shepherds Flat . Porcupine Ridge . Mt Franklin If you’re attracted to a locale with a long history, then this is the land for you. A wondrous region formed by volcanic activity more than five million years ago; volcanic plains that are the third largest in the world and are filled with 85 per cent of Australia’s natural mineral water
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springs. The Dja Dja Wurrung people, who occupied these lands for thousands of years, long-regarded these sites as a special place of healing. The promise and subsequent discovery of gold in 1851 brought new significance to the area where Lake Daylesford now runs deep.
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The well-preserved and restored buildings not only show the prosperity of the burgeoning towns, they also confirm the lasting influence of the Swiss-Italian miners who came to work the tunnel mines in the surrounding hills but stayed to work the lands. One of the best vantage points to view the rolling landscape is on the scenic drive in the Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens, Daylesford. Make sure to gather up your energy and breathe in the truly spectacular views and then retire to Wombat Hill House, an excellent café laden with yummy and fresh regional produce and drinks.
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The twin towns of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs are often referred to as the ‘spa centre of Victoria’ – real favourites for weekend getaways – even if you don’t indulge in a spa treatment, there are plenty of beautiful walks, a fabulous foodie scene and a relaxed and irresistible arty vibe. With so much on offer and such a long history, it seems only natural that the Daylesford area draws such diverse visitors. It’s proud to be the hub for the gay and lesbian community, celebrated each year during the ChillOut Festival, the biggest and longest-running Country Queer Pride event in regional Australia. For more information: visithepburnshire.com.au hepburnspringsvillage.com.au
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Local talented sculptor, Tina Banitska is the owner and artistic director of the Convent Gallery in Daylesford. Every year up to 200,000 people wander the halls filled with works from some of the most acclaimed and up-and-coming artists in the world. It is also a favourite venue for weddings and has a highly acclaimed café. Tina gives us fresh insight into some of the hidden treasures to uncover further afield in the Hepburn Shire. Having resided in Daylesford for over thirty years Tina was originally drawn to the region for its natural beauty, along with the diversity of its people. “The energy of the place comes from the artistic, beautiful souls who live here. We live on an old volcano; there’s something boiling and bubbling right beneath us. You can heal yourself just by eating the food in the region.
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Mount Franklin is another must for anyone visiting the area. The mountain is of significant spiritual importance to the Dja Dja Wurrung people. The Dja Dja Wurrung people still share their creation story about a disagreement between Mount Franklin and another mountain further away. These two mountains had an argument and hurled giant rocks at each other; explaining the volcanic event that the people would have witnessed when Mount Franklin was created. The extinct volcanic crater is a picturesque picnic spot and the view from the walking track around the crater is not to be missed. Uncover more of the region’s rich history at Yandoit. This was a main settlement area for the Swiss Italian community. Wander the streets and you’ll stumble across ruins that give you an insight into the houses of that time. Franklinford and Jim Crow Creek are equally rich in history and whisper tales of the region. They are well worth a visit. ” V I S I T O R G U I D E | 59
Out & About Lake Daylesford One of Daylesford’s most loved landmarks, the iconic Lake Daylesford is a haven for local bird life and is a place for everyone of all ages to relax, enjoy a picnic, take a scenic walk and enjoy the glorious views it provides. Enjoy the views from the Boathouse Restaurant, or browse the shelves of the Bookbarn, which specialises in rare and unusual second hand books.
Villa Parma be refreshed and enjoy the space and beautiful vistas at Lavandula. At its heart is the golden stone rustico, a cluster of farm buildings constructed by Italians from Southern Switzerland who came to look for gold and stayed to farm. Lavender is planted as crop art; in winter it’s trimmed; at Christmas the lavender is in flower and is harvested by hand with sickles through the heat of January. 350 Hepburn-Newstead Road,
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Daylesford Sunday Market and Heritage Train Rides (Daylesford Spa Country Railway)
Located at the northern end of town, these natural springs are home to the iconic Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, an extensive network of bush walking tracks and BBQ facilities. The park has a collection of mineral springs, some flowing continuously, and others operated with a hand pump. Visitors are able to freely bottle their own bubbling mineral water from the springs which include Locarno, Soda, Sulphur and Wyuna. Hepburn Springs Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm Relax in the country, find tranquillity, breathe fresh air, listen to birdsong, 60 | V I S I T O R G U I D E
Every Sunday from 8am – 3pm you will find this iconic and bustling market in full swing at the historical Daylesford Station. Filled with an intriguing treasure trove of new, used, fresh and unique items and more; rain, hail, snow or shine you are bound to find something to cherish. Every Sunday, visitors also have the opportunity to ride a train straight out of the good old days. The one-hour return trip on a restored heritage train traverses open farmland and thick forest. On the first Saturday of the month the Daylesford Spa Country Tourist Railway DOWNLOAD OUR APP
Sault becomes the Silver Streak Food & Wine Train, with live music, drinks and finger food served on board. Daylesford Train Station, Raglan Street, Daylesford Hepburn Springs Golf Enjoy an undulating 18-hole course with manicured fairways and grass greens in peaceful bushland with a layout that is both challenging and inviting for a novice. Fine-looking surrounding valleys, forests and hills with abundant wildlife also sharing the course. Golf Links Road, Hepburn Springs Jubilee Lake This lake is a stunning natural setting to be experienced from the bank or by paddleboat or canoe, which are both available for hire. This is a great location for walking, wildlife spotting, taking photos, fishing, or tickling your tastebuds with the fresh, local mineral water. Jubilee Lake Road, Daylesford
Mount Franklin Reserve Mount Franklin, or Lalgambook, as it is known by the Dja Dja Wurrung people, is an extinct volcano offering fine views on the approach to the summit. The sheltered crater is a superb place for a picnic or simple camping set amongst huge and pretty conifers and deciduous trees creating an exotic atmosphere. Mount Franklin is a fine example of a breached scoria cone. The breach, through which the road now enters the crater, is thought to have been caused by a flow of lava breaking through the crater rim. Mt Franklin Trentham Falls Trentham Falls is one of the longest single drop waterfalls in Victoria, dramatically plunging some 32 metres over basalt columns. Trentham Falls was formed five million years ago from molten lava rapidly cooling as it flowed along the old Coliban River valley. The Trentham Cascades are a short walk further north from the Falls Reserve carpark. Falls Road, Trentham
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The Amazing Mill Markets Visit the Amazing Mill Markets in Daylesford, Ballarat and Geelong. Browse Australia’s largest mix of home décor, furniture, fashion, records, vintage, retro, books, fine china, glassware, industrial, jewellery, antiques, Australian pottery, memorabilia and collectables. Quality food and coffee at each location. Open 7 days 10am-6pm (excluding Christmas Day). 105 Central Springs Road Daylesford 03 5348 4332 daylesford@millmarkets.com.au millmarkets.com.au/daylesford
Daylesford Day Spa & Beauty ‘The Art of Relaxation’, Enjoy the deep, lasting benefits with our range of therapies, Jurlique Facials, Aromatherapy Spas, Body Wraps, and a wide variety of Massages for total mind-body wellness. Our Beauty Salon offers Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing, Sugaring, Eyelash Extensions, Threading, Make-Up services and more. 25 Albert Street Daylesford | 03 5348 2331 | relax@daylesforddayspa.com.au daylesforddayspa.com.au
Chocolate Mill Over 100 varieties of handcrafted chocolates made on site. Sourced from fair-trade Belgian Couverture chocolate, no palm-oil & nothing artificial added. Retail shop, cafe & kitchen viewing window. Award-winning hot chocolates, locally sourced espresso coffee, cakes and tarts & ice-cream sundaes made with Belgian chocolate! 5451 Midland Highway Mt Franklin 03 5476 4208 chocolatemill@yahoo.com.au chocmill.com.au
Daylesford Healing Massage Daylesford’s only complete healing space for mind, body and soul. Indulge in one of our luxurious packages, enjoy a massage or healing session or browse our gift store, our focus is on inspiring and uplifting you and you will emerge relaxed, rejuvenated and at peace. 5/11 Howe Street Daylesford | 03 5348 1099 | enjoy@healingmassage.com.au healingmassage.com.au
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ALPACA PASSION A family-owned business, Alpaca Passion has been at home in Daylesford for over ten years. With a vast range of stylish alpaca garments and cosy homewares selected from the best alpaca fashion suppliers in the world, Alpaca Passion is a shopping destination, and a must-visit on your next trip to the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges area. Co-founders Keith and Liz began their passion for alpaca fifteen years ago with the purchase of a small herd to graze under their chestnut orchard in northeast Victoria. At the time, not much was known about these captivating animals, or the luxurious fleece they produced. Nowadays, alpaca wool is a highly sought after natural fibre and Alpaca Passion is the premier alpaca fashion boutique dedicated to showcasing what the ancient Incas called “the fibre of the gods”.
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Daylesford Spa Country Railway and Daylesford Sunday Market Run by the Daylesford Spa Country Railway, a volunteer non-profit community group, you’ll find this bustling market in full swing every Sunday at the historic Daylesford Railway Station. Filled with an intriguing treasure trove of new and old items, local produce, arts and crafts, the market provides a vibrant destination for locals and tourists alike. Every Sunday the Railway runs heritage train rides to Bullarto, the highest railway station in Victoria. On the first Saturday of the month, the Silver Streak food and wine train provides a first-class service with live music, drinks and finger-food served on board. 18 Raglan Street Daylesford | 0421 780 100 | enquiries@dscr.com.au | dscr.com.au
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Hotel Frangos
The Dudley Boutique Hotel
Welcome to Daylesford’s iconic Hotel Frangos, the ideal place to rest and recharge in regional Victoria. Choose from our fifteen individually styled rooms, each with its own distinct personality which have been carefully curated for your relaxation and comfort.
Built in 1908 as ‘Dudley House’, it has accommodated guests for over 100 years. After refurbishment, now known as The Dudley Boutique Hotel, is an award-winning accommodation in Hepburn Springs. Fit for guests who wish to escape in luxury, and indulge in style and sophistication.
82 Vincent Street Daylesford 03 5348 2363 info@hotelfrangos.com.au hotelfrangos.com.au
101 Main Road Hepburn Springs 5348 3033 ask@thedudley.com. au thedudley.com.au
Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel
Koukla Koukla Daylesford – Open for breakfast through to dinner, our menu is crafted to showcase the myriad of local suppliers who are the cornerstone of dining within the Daylesford region. Enjoy the casual ambience – Open daily from 7am – late.
Originally built in 1935, Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel blends the wonders of picturesque spa country, modern interiors and heritage architecture. Unwind and immerse yourself in this charming old-world ambience with your choice of a Room or Villa.
82 Vincent Street Daylesford 03 5348 2363 info@koukladaylesford.com.au koukladaylesford.com.au
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Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa Hepburn Springs’ only historic Bathhouse, has been providing traditional wellness bathing since 1895. Drawing mineral rich waters directly from the natural source, this iconic bathhouse reconnects you with an array of mineral wellness experiences including indulgent 100% pure private mineral baths and a selection of specifically designed wellness packages. The historic Bathhouse has received a $13 million makeover and boasts more than 30 wet and dry treatment rooms, making it one of the largest spas in the country. Enjoy indulgences ranging from the large public bathhouse or experience the more exclusive Sanctuary bathing which includes Aroma Steam Room, Magnesium Salt Therapy Pool, Relaxation Pool, Spa Couches submerged beneath mineral water and an extensive relaxation deck. Further mineral wellness experiences include therapeutic and relaxation massages, organic facials, and a selection of indulgent spa rituals. Experienced spa goers will appreciate the sophistication of the extensive mineral focussed spa experience menu. Private Mineral Bathing rooms are available with a selection of wellness herbs, salts and remedies to enhance your experience. Luxury spa treatments and packages can be added to the mineral bathing experience for a complete wellness escape designed to reconnect. Mineral Springs Reserve Road Hepburn Springs 03 5321 6000 | info@hepburnbathhouse.com | hepburnbathhouse.com
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Our considered collection of european & Australian fashion & accessories. Beautiful, gentle, alluring & ever evolving. 83 - 85 vincent St Daylesford 3460 harryandme.com.au Tag us #wellbeingregion
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Portal 108 Voted on Trip Advisor as the No. 1 shopping destination in Hepburn Springs, visit Portal 108 and you’ll discover a hand picked selection of local and independent designers featuring an eclectic array of women’s clothing, jewellery, footwear, handbags & accessories. Wed-Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. 108 Main Road Hepburn Springs | 03 5348 4353 info@portal108.com.au | portal108.com.au
Shizuka Ryokan - Japanese country spa & wellness retreat Slip off your shoes and enter the tranquil world of the Japanese ryokan. Hospitality of honour. Zen design. Tatami flooring. Sliding shoji paper screens. A deep soaking bath overlooking your private courtyard garden. “Omakase” dining. Delicious breakfast. Spa & wellness treatments. A tranquil environment in which to relax and reenergise. 7 Lakeside Drive Hepburn Springs | 03 5348 2030 | info@shizuka.com.au | shizuka.com.au
Sault
Wombat Hill House
One of the Spa country’s best restaurants. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Wombat State Forest Sault’s picturesque lavender fields stretch across the 125 acre property along with our very own lake. Enjoy seasonally inspired menus, utilising the highest quality produce sourced from our own kitchen garden and other local suppliers.
Enchanting café in the Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens. Simple, fresh seasonal menus with a focus on local produce. Outdoor dining available or curl up by the open fire in cooler months. Puppies welcome in the kitchen garden. Gourmet Picnic baskets available to pre-order.
2349 Ballan-Daylesford Road Daylesford | 03 5348 6555 | enquiries@sault.com.au | sault.com.au
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Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens. Entry off Central Springs Road at Stanhope Street Daylesford | 03 4373 0099 | sayhello@wombathillhouse.com.au | wombathillhouse.com.au
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HERBAL LORE
Terra Australis Distillery Daylesford’s first and foremost distillery – prestigious, elegant, fine! Housed within Daylesford’s beautifully renovated old butter factory, this distillery shares its premises with Herbal Lore Liqueurs.
Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm Ten minutes North of Daylesford, Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm is nestled among the rolling hills of Shepherds Flat. One of Victoria’s most important rural properties, Lavandula boasts European-style gardens planted out to frame and meander around the original 1850s stone buildings. Productive vegetable and herb gardens supply the cafe, La Trattoria. Lavender provides quality materials for the creation of farm-made body lotions and creams, room mists and scented bears, and essential oil. The farm hosts three major festivals each year: Autumn Harvest (May), La Primavera (October) and Lavender Harvest (January). Free tours of the farmhouse at 12 pm, 2 pm and 4 pm. 350 Hepburn-Newstead Road Shepherds Flat | 03 5476 4393 mail@lavandula.com.au | lavandula.com.au
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This world-class distillery, a relative newcomer, has already produced an international award winner. Honoured with a bronze medal at the New York World Spirit Competition, Navy Strength Gin stood tall with its distinctive, powerful flavours and incredibly smooth finish. Two other Gins, Sweet Jennifer and Lady Susanne, equally beautiful and unique in flavour, are available for sale and tastings as well as Spring Water and Espresso Vodka. Each offer distinctive smooth finishes. Of special interests are the handcrafted oak barrels which nurture the developing whisky and brandy awaiting full maturity. Awaken your spirit of discovery! Lot 2 Railway Crescent Daylesford | 03 5348 1920 | terraaustralisdistillery.com
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BOUTIQUE RESORT | RESTAURANT | WINE HUB IN-HOUSE WELLNESS TREATMENTS | POOL | SPA | SAUNA WEDDINGS | EVENTS & FUNCTIONS
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Dayget Take a break and indulge in the healing waters of Daylesford and the surrounding villages. With over 150 properties to choose from, Dayget is the region’s leading accommodation booking service. Whether you are after a peaceful lakeside escape or your very own self-contained cottage, we can help you find the perfect place for your holiday. Our properties range from luxury houses and villas to country cottages and retreats, all designed to ensure you have the relaxing and rejuvenating holiday you deserve. With over 20 years experience in caring for our guests, why book through anyone else? 14 Vincent St, Daylesford | 03 5348 4422 | bookings@dayget.com.au | dayget.com.au
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Bellinzona blends Edwardian style dĂŠcor with all the luxury appointments and facilities. Combined with an abundance of native birds, gorgeous flora within our gardens and stunning views of the Wombat State Forest, the hotel guest suites and boutique resort facilities offers the perfect environment for a relaxing getaway.
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Bellinzona
Cosmopolitan Cellar & Store
An historical boutique hotel featuring intimate garden setting, in house wellness treatments, indoor pool, spa facilities, Classic Italian Restaurant, High Tea, Cellar Door wine tasting and light food featuring local produce.
A wine store, tasting room, wine lounge and providore. Featuring the very best of Macedon Ranges regional wine and local produce. Open Wed - Sun. Tastings every weekend.
77 Main Road Hepburn Springs | 03 5348 2271 bellinzona@grangecc.com.au grangecc.com.au/bellinzona-daylesford
Corner High Street and Cosmo Road Trentham 03 5424 1516 | enquiries@thecosmopolitanhotel.com.au thecosmopolitanhotel.com.au
Bistro Terroir
Cosmopolitan Hotel This iconic historic hotel showcases the finest local and regional produce, wine and craft beer. Open fires. Enjoy the region’s best beer garden. Open lunch and dinner Wed - Sun.
Bistro Terroir, your neighbourhood French bistro. Serving classic French food and wines from France and Australia. Bon Appétit! 6 Howe Street Daylesford | 0499 022 212 info@bistroterroir.com.au bistroterroir.com.au
Corner High Street and Cosmo Road Trentham 03 5424 1516 | enquiries@thecosmopolitanhotel.com.au thecosmopolitanhotel.com.au
The Boathouse Restaurant
Daylesford Cider
Situated on the banks of beautiful Lake Daylesford, The Boathouse Restaurant is the perfect place for breakfast or lunch over a glass of wine with family and friends. Open 7 days.
Daylesford Cider’s award-winning range use English heritage cider apples grown organically on the farm. Cellar-door open 7 days, Lunch Friday to Monday, functions, events, live music, landscaped gardens & lawn games.
2 Leggatt Street Daylesford | 03 5348 2199 info@boathousedaylesford.com.au boathousedaylesford.com.au nds Edwardian style décor with all the luxury appointments and facilities. Combined
155 Dairyflat Road Musk | 03 5348 2275 enquiries@daylesfordcider.com.au daylesfordcider.com.au
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Bokeh Gallery
Daylesford Wine Tours
Bokeh is passionate about all things handmade and features over 40 contemporary artists and makers from all over Australia. You’ll find handmade ceramics, jewellery, textiles, prints, woodcraft and more.
Daylesford Wine Tours invites you on a boutique cellar door experience, boasting award winning vino, ciders, liquers and spirits. Tours 10am & 2pm daily. Fun and relaxed.
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66 Vincent Street Daylesford | 03 5348 3936 info@bokehdaylesford.com | bokehdaylesford.com
Pick up Daylesford/Hepburn Accommodation 03 5348 1823 | hello@daylesfordwinetours.com daylesfordwinetours.com
Central Springs Inn
endota spa Daylesford endota spa Daylesford offers a range of treatments and products to support you on your journey to better wellness. We also offer a variety of group packages. Bookings are essential.
A comfortable, cosy, historic motel located in the heart of Daylesford. Stay in Queen, Family, King Spa or Fireplace rooms. Walk to fine dining and shopping. Free Wi-Fi & parking. 6 Camp Street Daylesford | 03 5348 3388 info@centralspringsinn.com.au centralspringsinn.com.au
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NOT YOUR USUAL KIND OF MOTEL
18 wines by the glass. 14 beers & cider on tap. That’s a real pub.
Eat. Drink. Be Local.
EDGY. MODERN. AND CHEEKY AS. FROM THE TEAM AT THE FARMERS ARMS HOTEL DAYLESFORD COMES A BRAND NEW MOTEL FILLED WITH GLORIOUS ART & HEAVENLY BEDS... TEN LUXURIOUSLY APPOINTED MOTEL ROOMS PLUS THE 3 BEDROOM HERITAGE HOUSE. BOOK TODAY WWW.FARMERSARMSARTMOTEL.COM.AU
Join us for our famous Friday night meat raffle in the front bar. Or extend your weekend and wander across from the Daylesford Sunday Market to avoid having to head home on a Sunday. Our menu is diverse and offers smaller meals right through to hearty favourites and changes to reflect the season and local produce. Our character-filled bar has an enormous range of wines, beers, ciders and spirits and is now serving cocktails from Melbourne Martini Co.
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Our front dining room is now available for private functions and also carries larger pieces of art from the Farmers Arms Art Motel across the road. With a large pooch-friendly beer garden and friendly welcoming staff, the Farmers Arms is sure to complete your stay here in Spa Country.
03 5348 2091 • OPEN 7 DAYS LUNCH & DINNER
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Farmers Arms Daylesford
Hepburn Spa Retreat
You can’t come to the region without a visit to this local institution serving great food and an enviable array of wines, beers & spirits, famous Friday night meat raffle. Pooch-friendly beer garden.
Contemporary, elegant, and designed for complete indulgence and comfort. Hepburn Springs’ premier stay offers indulgent luxury accommodation with magnificent, serene views over native bushland.
1 East Street Daylesford | 03 5348 2091 belocal@farmersarmsdaylesford.com.au thefarmersarms.com.au
20/22 Mineral Springs Crescent Hepburn Springs 03 5321 6000 | info@hepburnbathhouse.com hepburnbathhouse.com
Farmers Arms Art Motel
Holyrood House
Filled with incredible original art for purchase, luxuriously appointed rooms with heavenly beds. Choose from ten individual styled rooms or the 3-bedroom Heritage House. Single nights available including weekends.
Fully restored this stunning guesthouse delivers unmatched service in a relaxed manner. 5 Guest Suites & rooms, each with private facilities provide gracious living and dining in a grand style. ‘It’s something rather special”.
2 East Street Daylesford | 03 5348 2091 sleep@farmersarmsartmotel.com.au farmersarmsartmotel.com.au
51 Stanbridge Street Daylesford | 03 5348 1063 stay@holyrooddaylesford.com.au holyrooddaylesford.com.au
Frank and Connie’s Kitchen
Jubilee Lake Holiday Park & Café
‘Whatever comes out of the pot!’ Chef and Owner Caliopi Buck oversees this cosy venue with a blackboard menu which changes weekly. Simple, good food, done well.
Family park with lots of space and wildlife. Open fires, pet friendly cafe & canoes, we have it all in one place. Melbourne 1.5 hrs away & 40 minutes from Ballarat.
97 Hepburn Road Hepburn Springs 03 5348 1156 | caliopi@frankandconnies.com.au frankandconnies.com.au
151 Lake Road Daylesford | 5348 2186 info@jubileelake.com.au | jubileelake.com.au
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa
Lake House Cooking School
Hepburn Springs’ only historic Bathhouse, has been providing traditional wellness bathing since 1895. Drawing mineral rich waters directly from the natural source for a pure mineral wellness experience.
Hands on classes, demonstrations or workshops with some of Australia’s best chefs, producers and winemakers in the Cooking School kitchen at Lake House. Full calendar and tickets online.
Mineral Springs Reserve Road Hepburn Springs 03 5321 6000 | info@hepburnbathhouse.com hepburnbathhouse.com
King Street Daylesford | 03 5348 3329 info@lakehouse.com.au | lakehouse.com.au
The Hepburn Pavilion
Lake House Restaurant
Open daily for delicious morning and afternoon tea, the historic Hepburn Pavilion is the ideal setting to start exploring Hepburn and the historic mineral springs.
Two Chefs Hats. Australia’s Best Food & Wine Experience. Australian Wine List of the Year…. Iconic contemporary country restaurant nestled on the shores of Lake Daylesford. Private Dining available. Reservations Essential.
Mineral Springs Reserve Road Hepburn Springs 03 5321 6000 | info@hepburnbathhouse.com hepburnpavilion.com.au
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The Mineral Spa
Radio Springs Hotel
A destination day spa in the heart of Victoria’s spa country – an idyllic restorative haven and renowned as one of the most acclaimed and awarded natural mineral spas in Australia.
A comfortable, cosy, atmospheric boutique hotel, with a quaint bar offering regional wines and seven beers on tap. Indoor and outdoor dining, accommodation, live music, films and rambling garden.
124 Main Road Hepburn Springs | 03 5348 2100 treatments@mineralspa.com.au | mineralspa.com.au
1 High Street Lyonville 3461 | 03 5348 5562 radiospringshotel@gmail.com radiospringshotel.com.au
Mount Olive
Red Beard Historic Bakery
“A little piece of heaven in Daylesford” A luxurious hideaway, sleeping 4, set in peaceful surrounds with views that extend along Doctors Gully. Only 500m to the heart of Daylesford.
RedBeard is famous for handmade, organic sourdough, baked in a huge, 19th century oven. Enjoy an indulgent breakfast, a lovely lunch, or scrumptious coffee and cake, in RedBeard’s licensed café.
Daylesford | 03 5348 4422 dayget.com.au/mount-olive | mountolive.com.au
38A High Street Trentham | 03 5424 1002 info@redbeardbakery.com.au redbeardbakery.com.au
Passing Clouds
Salus Spa at Lake House
Winery, Cellar Door and Dining Room. We offer a unique cellar door experience of award-winnning wines, la famiglia-style food and views of our estate vineyard.
Deep spa tubs with 100% pure mineral water sit amongst the willows in treehouses overlooking lake Daylesford. Book ahead for deep tissue massage, advanced performance facials and signature body treatments.
30 Roddas Lane Musk | 03 5348 5550 office@passingclouds.com.au passingclouds.com.au
King Street Daylesford | 03 5348 3329 salus@lakehouse.com.au | lakehouse.com.au
Wildwood Instruments
Picture This Ballooning
Wildwood Instruments – Electric Guitar Making Courses Our two-day courses will immerse you in the art of guitar making. Be professionally guided through building your very own kit guitar. Starting from just $599.
Daylesford Ballooning operates hot air balloon flights over the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region throughout the year (weather permitting). Join us for a sunrise view of this beautiful scenery.
11 Phillips Road Mount Franklin | 0416 188 950 nick@wildwoodinstruments.com.au wildwoodinstruments.com.au
Daylesford | 9429 0277 | info@daylesfordballooning.com.au daylesfordballooning.com.au
The Pig & Whistle Hotel Over 150 years old, this iconic pub has friendly hospitality, delicious country style food, local wine list, courtesy bus, & beer garden. Open for lunch Saturday & Sunday, dinner every night. 705 James Lane Trentham East | 03 5424 1213 pigandwhistletrentham@gmail.com pigandwhistlehotel.com
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Provedores and artisans galore. Vintage, retro, amazing art in store. Adore and explore it all (around the bend there’s even more...)
Kyneton to Tooborac and everything in between Tylden . Drummond . Carlsruhe . Kyneton . Lauriston Pipers Creek . Sidonia . Barfold . Glenhope . Baynton Tooborac . Redesdale Whether history, shopping or eating thrills you, this part of the countryside offers all the fun stuff and more. In fact, we dare you to uncover even more surprises on the roads from Kyneton to Pipers Creek and beyond. Today, this area is an epicentre for foodies and shopaholics alike, all beating a path to Kyneton’s Piper Street.
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But it wasn’t always like this. Established in 1850 and named after the English village of Kineton in Warwickshire, Kyneton was once a major resting hub for those on their way to find gold in central Victoria. Incredibly, Kyneton Courthouse, famous for trying that Aussie bad boy Ned Kelly in 1870, continues to function as a Magistrates’ Court.
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Jason Waterhouse and Magali Gentric Stockroom Kyneton
Today, Kyneton is becoming renowned as a place for traditional makers and artisans, so it’s no wonder that this town is home to the hugely successful Lost Trades Fair. Held each year in March, the Lost Trades Fair celebrates the art of skilled manual work, ancient and traditional trades and crafts, and their special tools, traditions, languages and secrets. Plan a road trip enjoy a ‘lost weekend’ at one of the most inspiring events you will ever experience.
Find your way to the small country town of Tooborac and you’ll be rewarded by the Tooborac Hotel, the oldest National Trust listed country pub in Victoria. Built in 1857 of bluestone, ironstone and granite its recent transformation to restaurant, brewery and arguably the last honest country pub attracts visitors from far and wide. If your taste is not hand-crafted beers, then this is the place to sample great local wines such as a Shiraz, Viognier or Verdelho.
Further travel around this area will bring you to wineries, farm gates, or the opportunity to appreciate the strong connection to the land of the original inhabitants, the Dja Dja Wurrung and the Taungurung people.
Find out more: visitmacedonranges.com
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Jason and Magali are responsible for one of the hottest, contemporary art spaces in Australia. Stockroom’s fusion of modern art, objects and fashion are showcased in a way that leaves you wanting to take everything home. We asked them what they do on that odd day off when they can simply hang out with the family. “After the dogs take the family for a wild run on our 10-acre bush property, we like nothing better than to head to Daylesford and grab a coffee at Larder. Then we’ll go to the Daylesford Railway Station and wander the wares at the Daylesford Market on a Sunday morning.
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If the day’s a hot one, we all head to Turpin Falls in Kyneton. It’s one of the best watering holes for swimming, and if the falls are pumping, it’s gorgeous. Yes, the dogs come in too. That’s usually an adventure. After that, everyone’s usually famished, so we go to Piper St in Kyneton to grab a burger at Major Toms and enjoy some live music if it’s on. Then we’ll take a slow drive home through Wombat forest. We will most likely stop in at the Glenlyon General store and have a coffee before enjoying the stunning sunset and making a meal from the veggies we got from the market and our garden.”
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Out & About
Piper Street, Kyneton
Black Hill Reserve
If shopping and eating’s your thing, look no further than the famous Piper Street in Kyneton, one of the most vibrant streets in the region. Here you can browse original artworks from local artists, peruse gift shops or scour any number of antique shops for vintage finds from all over the world. See traditional chair makers, stonemasons and milliners all hard at work on this enterprising street. When it’s time to refuel, Piper Street gives you every option. From fine dining and grand old pubs to inner city style cafés, you’ll be spoilt for choice. If being surrounded by so much delicious country cooking and produce inspires you, book into one of Piper Street Food Co’s classes and learn from legendary chef, Damian Sandercock.
With 260 acres of natural peace and serenity, Black Hill Reserve offers signed walking tracks, magnificent views, great rock formations, wild flowers, Australian wildlife and natural revegetated bushland to rejuvenate the soul. Plenty of opportunities for walking, jogging, orienteering, rock climbing, picnicking, and all the fresh air you can handle!
Piper Street, Kyneton Discover historic Kyneton If you have an interest in some of the finest historic buildings in regional Victoria, Kyneton is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. A walk around the town’s centre will take you past a number of 19th century civic buildings, churches, schools, commercial buildings and private homes, many dating back to the 1850s. Each of these buildings has their own fascinating stories about the people who lived and worked in them. Kyneton’s oldest building, the singlestorey bluestone former Anglican rectory on the corner of Piper and Ebden streets, dates back to 1850. Today, this beautiful building set in ½ an acre of gardens has been lovingly restored and now offers luxurious accommodation for visitors to the area. More information: Kyneton Visitor Information Centre
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Black Hill Reserve, Kyneton Campaspe River Walk Running alongside the Kyneton Botanic Gardens is the historic Campaspe River Walk which stretches from the Gardens to the bottom of Piper Street and beyond to the racecourse. It provides a stimulating walk along the River and passes through the wonderful Sculpture Park near Quarry Reserve and features information on the river’s heritage. Ideal starting point from the Kyneton Botanic Gardens Kyneton Museum This Museum’s collection reflects the life and times of Kyneton and wider district from around the 1850s to the 1930s and is housed in an authentic National Trust bluestone building that was the former Bank of New South Wales built in 1856. There are changing exhibitions in the original banking chamber, and upstairs the bank manager’s residence is preserved in time. Outdoor exhibits include original bluestone stables, a servants’ kitchen and laundry. The Museum is also home to a wide variety of carriages and historical agricultural equipment so that you can expand your knowledge of Victorian farming history. 67 Piper Street, Kyneton Fri-Sun 11am-4pm, entry fee applies V I S I T O R G U I D E | 89
Kyneton Racecourse The Kyneton Racecourse is often referred to as the “prettiest” country racecourse in Victoria, due to its picturesque landscape and beautiful 100 year old Oak and Elm trees, which line the track. Enjoy getting up close to the horses and jockeys in the mounting yard, try your luck in the bookies ring, throw out a rug on the Members Lawn or set yourself up by snaring an early seat in the Grandstand. The Marquee event each year is Kyneton Cup Day (held the day after Melbourne Cup) forming part of Victoria’s Spring Racing Carnival. This event day attracts people from all over Australia and other parts of the world, who now attend this day each year as part of their Melbourne Cup Week activities. Campaspe Place, Kyneton Fishing spots If you love the great outdoors and like to while away the time with a line in the water, this area’s local reservoirs provide some great fishing action. In the Upper Coliban Reservoir and Malmsbury Reservoir you can fish for Trout and Redfin all year round surrounded by picturesque forest and farmland. Lauriston Reservoir has Trout, Yellow Belly and stocks of Macquarie Perch. All of these Reservoirs have picnic and recreational areas and are dog-friendly. Please note that adults require a fishing licence when fishing in the Macedon Ranges. For more information: visitmacedonranges.com Tooborac Hotel and Brewery A heritage-listed Pub that is renowned for being family friendly with a warm and inviting atmosphere. Located just one hour from Melbourne along the Northern Highway you will find an onsite working brewery producing award-winning tasty craft beer and a kitchen producing delicious and comforting country style pub meals. 5115 Northern Highway, Tooborac
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Lost & Found Find inspiration, tradition and craftsmanship at one of the most authentic events in the country. At the Lost Trades Fair you have the chance to meet and watch career artisans practicing traditional trades, gain an insight into skilled manual work and see the craftsmanship in things that are made to last. Meet wheelwrights, chairmakers, tinsmiths, bootmakers and coopers. Blacksmiths, thatchers, hedge layers and stonemasons will demonstrate alongside clockmakers, glassblowers, silversmiths and armourers. The fair attracts traditional artisans from across Australia and overseas and has become one of the most visited events in the region. 9 & 10 March 2019 | Kyneton Racecourse Tickets: available at trybooking.com - on sale September 2018
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Colenso
Piper Street Food Co
Colenso is a local secret, that once found, is shared and cherished. Our smart, tasty dishes have you planning your next visit while still at table. Warm service and cool climate wines shine. Relax into the rhythm of the region with our handmade modern menu.
PICNICS ~ Visit our little shop and create your own picnics & suppers from our range of quality handmade pates & terrines, local cheeses and traditional English Pork Pies
35 High Street Kyneton | 03 5427 2007 | hello@colenso.com.au | colenso.com.au
COOKING SCHOOL ~ Learn some old school techniques and classic recipes in our cooking school Private Groups Welcome.
2-89A Piper Street Kyneton | 03 5422 3553 | info@piperstfoodco.com | piperstfoodco.com
The Parkland Kyneton
Stockroom Kyneton
The Parkland, stylish dining space with inviting bar. Eat casually and drink seriously or eat seriously and drink casually. We serve locally sourced produce with an extensive selection of wines, beers, ciders & spirits from the region. Stay for a drink, stay for the day! 37c Piper Street | 03 5422 3769 info@theparklandkyneton.com | theparklandkyneton.com
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Stockroom is Macedon Ranges premier artists and makers space with a large retail area showcasing contemporary artists, makers and designers. There are 3 galleries within exhibiting the work of some of Australia’s most exciting and engaging contemporary artists with a monthly program of solo and curated exhibitions. 98 Piper Street Kyneton | 03 5422 3215 | info@stockroom.space | stockroom.space.com
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Isabella at Kyneton
Animus Distillery
An 1890’s three-bedroom self-contained cottage with modern comforts, perfect for couples or older families. This multi award winning property is perfect for a few nights or longer stays.
Animus Distillery produces award-winning Australian Gin, handcrafted in Piper St, Kyneton. Visit our Cocktail Lounge & Bar. Now open Wednesday to Sunday. 1/89A Piper Street Kyneton | 03 5403 2431 contactus@animusdistillery.com animusdistillery.com
10 Bowen Street Kyneton 0413 536 303 info@isabellaatkyneton.com.au isabellaatkyneton.com.au
Ellenis Day Spa
McIvor Estate
Ellenis Day Spa is designed for luxurious pampering. Five-star service, 100% natural products; Massage, wet-room treatments, facials, spa rituals and professional skin care by expert Clinicians.
Modelled on an Italian mixed farm, McIvor Estate produces premium award-winning wines and extra virgin olive oils. Our cellar doors are thrown open on Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays 10AM to 5PM.
39 High Street Kyneton | 03 5422 3795 service@ellenis.com.au | ellenis.com.au
80 Tooborac Baynton Road Tooborac | 03 5433 5266 info@mcivorestate.com.au | mcivorestate.com.au
Flop House Accommodation
Source Dining
The Flop House was established in 2013 to welcome visitors to Kyneton and now includes a select number of luxurious local lodgings in the Macedon Ranges and central Victorian goldfields and a retail/reception area, Flop House Upstairs.
The source or origin is where it all begins. Our desire to be hospitable shapes our service philosophy – Awarded a Chef’s Hat in the National Good Food Guide. 72 Piper Street Kyneton 03 5422 2039 | info@sourcedining.com.au sourcedining.com.au
1/58-60 Piper Street Kyneton | 0438 160 671 enquiries@flophouse.com.au | flophouse.com.au
Granite Hills Wines Enjoy the best views in the Macedon Ranges whilst tasting new release wines from one of Victoria’s most awarded boutique wineries including Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and “The Gordon”. 1481 Burke & Wills Track Baynton | 03 5423 7273 knights@granitehills.com.au granitehills.com.au
Hunter-Gatherer Vintners Nestled into a natural amphitheatre, one of Macedon Ranges newer wineries offers a picturesque cellar door with stunning cool-climate wines. Weekend grazing platters available in a relaxed atmosphere, kids welcome. 362 Pipers Creek - Pastoria Road Pipers Creek 0407 821 049 | brian@hgwines.com.au | hgwines.com.au
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Castlemaine and surrounds Castlemaine . Malmsbury . Newstead . Clydesdale Guildford Campbells Creek . Harcourt . Vaughan . Fryerstown . Yapeen Yandoit . Elphinstone . Taradale If you’re looking for true road trip inspiration, this is an area that will exceed your expectations. Journey through the unbelievably beautiful landscapes of the Yandoit hills, with their historic stone houses and stone fences that are steeped in their Swiss Italian Heritage. Your meanderings will bring you to Newstead, an historic town surrounded by locals engaged in cropping, grazing, prime lambs, fine wool, goats, emus, alpacas, 98 | V I S I T O R G U I D E
herbs, vineyards, organic vegetables and apiarists. Make sure you look for Newstead Butchers, makers of bull boar sausages, a traditional food brought to the area by Swiss-Italian migrants that arrived during the gold rush era.
Steeped in history and artistic mystery, roasted beans and retro scenes. Take some time to enjoy the wine.
Onwards to the bustling historic town of Castlemaine, renowned for its eclectic arts scene, rich gold rush history, and growing reputation as a fine food destination.
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Calum McClure The Old Castlemaine Gaol
For creative types, stop at a local artists’ studios to find sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, paintings and textiles, or spend the day viewing major Australian and international works at the Castlemaine Gallery and Historical Museum. When you’re ready to re-fuel, take some time to visit The Governor’s Café at the Old Castlemaine Gaol for lunch, coffee or cocktails and enjoy the best views in Castlemaine. If you’re up for it, join one of the tours to find out what lies behind the walls of the Gaol and the prisoners it held. A short drive out of Castlemaine will bring you to Harcourt Valley, famed for its apples,
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cider, wine and cycling. Boutique wineries are gathering awards both in Australia and internationally. Journey on to Malmsbury, an old service centre for diggers travelling to Bendigo and Castlemaine – it’s well worth a look. Not only is it home to one of Victoria’s oldest and most beautiful Botanic gardens, it is also the place for a great coffee from Moto Bean Coffee Roasters, or a loaf of heavenly bread from the Malmsbury Bakery and the place to purchase unique, local art from the Tin Shed Gallery. For more information: visitvictoria.com/castlemaine visitmacedonranges.com
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The Governor’s Café at the Old Castlemaine Goal has sprawling views of Castlemaine and beyond. For third generation local Calum, owner of the said Gaol, this was the ideal locale for him to share what would make a perfect weekend getaway itinerary in these historic parts. “If you’re into riding then you have to bring your bike and hit the Castlemaine to Maldon Rail Trail. Take a picnic in a backpack and a bottle of local wine, and you’re sorted. Then, of course, there’s the newly opened Mountain Bike Park in Harcourt Valley. That’s more for your serious mountain bikers, but it’s not to be missed. After a ride, you obviously have to come here to the Gaol to do the adults only Breakout, where you have to try and escape
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from one of the prison cells in 45 minutes by solving a series of clues. Then head to the Governor’s Café for a Moto Bean coffee or a glass of Holgate’s beer… after Breakout you might need the beer. If you’re into music like I am, then you can’t go past The Bridge Hotel for new music. Then there’s the Theatre Royale for an old-fashioned cinema experience and some great live music gigs. We also put on live music now once a month on Friday and Saturday nights. For those into all things vintage and artisan, go to the Mill in Castlemaine where you’ll uncover antiques, vintage upcycled treasures and some terrific food and beer. “
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Out & About
The Mill, Castlemaine
Malmsbury Viaduct
Starting as the Castlemaine Woollen Mill in 1875, and finishing as Victoria Carpets in 2013, The Mill is rapidly becoming a place for food and artisan manufacturing, and is a key part of Castlemaine’s vibrancy. Here you’ll find an abundance of small businesses: café, coffee roastery, wine, ice-cream, bread, cakes, beer, and more to come.
The Malmsbury Viaduct is a feat of incredible stone engineering, built in 1859 using thousands of labourers to carry the Bendigo railway line over the Coliban River. It is one of Victoria’s largest nineteenth century engineering structures, consisting of five-arched spans reaching 152 metres from end-toend. Best access point is found along the walking track from the Malmsbury Botanic Gardens.
Walker Street, Castlemaine Malmsbury Botanic Gardens Once you’ve collected local goods from the surrounding provedores, farm gates and wineries, head to the Malmsbury Botanic Gardens. Established in the 1850’s, the Malmsbury Botanic Gardens are one of Victoria’s earliest regional botanic gardens encompassing a wonderful collection of trees and shrubs along with a few surprises from its rich past. The central focal point of the Gardens is the Ornamental Lake with the formed island at its centre. The fountain was built in the 1930’s from bluestone salvaged from a nearby demolished mill. Both the fountain and the lake edges have been restored in recent years and the Dutch Elms planted at the front of the lake were planted as a memorial to soldiers of the First World War. Ellesmere Place, Malmsbury
Malmsbury Buda Historic Home & Garden ‘Buda’ is an authentic house and garden, and a real survivor from the gold rush era. Named after Budapest by its Hungarian owner, Ernest Leviny, it was home to the creative Leviny family for 118 years and houses their significant intact collection of furniture, art works and belongings and surrounded by an historic 1.2ha garden. 42 Hunter Street, Castlemaine Theatre Royal Catch a flick or a gig at Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal, Australia’s oldest continually operating theatre. Originally constructed to entertain diggers during the gold rush, the much-loved, fully restored art deco Royal is now a cinema and live music venue. Choose from arthouse and blockbuster movies or catch local and international touring gigs. Round it all out with treats from the fully licensed Café Royal. 30 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine
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Castlemaine Botanic Gardens Wander through this 19th Century garden, one of Victoria’s oldest regional botanic gardens. Discover many original features including the carriage drive, and the Elm and Oak avenues, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the lake. Established in 1856 the Gardens have recently undergone a multi-million dollar refurbishment. The Gardens feature an outstanding collection of native and exotic mature trees, some of which are registered with the National Trust. They include a huge English Oak which was planted by the Duke of Edinburgh in 1867. 2 Walker Street, Castlemaine Castlemaine Diggings Natural Heritage Park From the remains of house sites and puddling machines to the gold mines and gullies that yielded up fortunes, this is Australia’s first National Heritage Park, harbouring fascinating tales of a golden past and retains much of its goldrush character. Spring wildflowers, scenic drives, bushwalking, cycling, guided tours and gold fossicking are some of the highlights. There are many wonderful walking tracks in each of these parks but the most popular is The Goldfields Track. The Track runs through the Diggings with several entry and exit points at places like Mount Alexander, Chewton, Fryerstown and Vaughan. For more information: maldoncastlemaine.com.au Vaughan Springs Formerly a large gold rush town called “The Junction”, Vaughan Springs was a favoured alluvial gold and market gardening area for Chinese miners. Today you can visit the mineral springs and take a stroll along the beautiful Loddon River, sample the mineral water from provided taps or go for a swim, all to the beautiful sound of birds singing in the trees. There are several walks you can take from the day visitor area. If you’re not afraid of heights, one short walk will bring you out high up on a rocky ledge, with spectacular views of the creek below. Make sure you take a look through the historic Chinese Cemetery while you’re there. Vaughan
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A creative hub for foodies, art admirers and seekers of the collectable and curious.
The Mill Castlemaine • 1—9 Walker Street • millcastlemaine.com.au • Opposite the Botanical Gardens.
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Eagle Dream Lodge offers a large adaptable space for workshops, retreats, weddings, group work and more. Reflect, grow and transform in breathtaking and shared land between people and nature, with kangaroos roaming and wild eagles soaring over the hills. 134 Kidman Road Yandoit | 0422 358 192 sallyanncharnock@gmail.com | eagledreamlodge.com
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Find what you’re not looking for. A market of multiple stallholders with knick-knackery, bric-a-brac-ery, second hand curios, retro accoutrement and a soupçon of handmade finery. And stuff. OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK (maybe more) • 10am—5pm • info@castlemainebazaar.com.au • 5470 6555 • castlemainebazaar.com.au • The Bazaar is part of The Mill — Castlemaine’s V I S the I Talways O Rbeautiful G UCastlemaine I D E | Botanical 107 Gardens happy place • 1—9 Walker Street, opposite
Cosy Tents
Moto Bean Coffee Roasters
A luxury campsite combining the essence of a hotel with the outdoors. Enjoy a relaxing retreat in your own fully furnished canvas bell tent and fall in love with the outdoors again!
Surrounded by classic motorcycles and overlooking the lush botanic gardens, watch our coffee being roasted on site, try our feature brew and feast in the café on our all-day breakfast and lunch menu.
6 Kanga Road Yandoit | 0411 322 937 enquiries@cosytents.com.au | cosytents.com.au
50 Clowes Street Malmsbury | 03 5423 2327 info@motobean.com.au | motobean.com.au
Limestone Track Vineyard
Old Castlemaine Gaol
Established in 1989, Limestone Track Vineyard produces hand crafted wines from handpicked vines ensuring quality wines are produced. Our Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Rosé wines are yours to enjoy.
Since 1861 the Old Castlemaine Gaol has sat looming over the town. An active prison for 130 years the Gaol is now open daily for self-guided tours, with guided tours available at weekends.
48 Limestone Track Guildford 03 5476 4266 | limestonetrack@bigpond.com limestonetrack.com
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Creswick to Clunes and the area beyond
Books and volcanic planes. Spuds grow through golden veins.
Dean . Creswick . Rocklyn . Coghills Creek . Ascot Newlyn . Allendale . Blampied . Smeaton . Clunes Campbelltown . Glengower . Talbot Old meets new and heritage joins modern in this beautifully picturesque part of the region. Travelling through exceptional landscapes, you’ll come to Creswick, a town built on the proceeds of rich gold deposits mined from the 1850s. Today this township displays fine examples of the grand architecture so reminiscent of a bygone era. Far from being ‘just’ a mining town, Creswick is the birthplace of reforestation and is the continuing home of the School of Forestry, which opened over 100 years ago and has evolved its focus from axes to ecology. It is also the birthplace of one of Australia’s most notable artistic families, the Lindsay Family, with artist Norman Lindsay perhaps the most famous of Creswick’s artistic sons. Eating, drinking and shopping are activities that Creswick does fabulously – sample an irresistible cake from French patisserie Le Péché Gourmand, or purchase impeccable local produce from Creswick Country Fresh. 110 | V I S I T O R G U I D E
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Tess Brady Clunes
The goldfields town of Clunes has claims to fame beyond being the place of Victoria’s first gold strike in 1851. It is one of the most intact 19th century towns in the Central Goldfields, boasting original shop fronts and buildings. Walk the streets of this wondrous historical town and transport yourself to yesteryear. The widely acclaimed annual Clunes Booktown Festival is a must do, as Clunes is one of only 15 internationally recognised Booktowns, and the only one in the Southern Hemisphere. Get lost in an astonishing array of bookshops offering the whole gamut from collectables to bargains. And before you leave this area, don’t miss the opportunity to drop into Blampied’s Swiss Mountain Hotel, Victoria’s oldest weatherboard hotel now lovingly restored, for a local craft beer or other refreshments. For more information: visithepburnshire.com.au visitvictoria.com/creswick visitvictoria.com/clunes
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With sparkling eyes and searing intelligence, the highly acclaimed author and Clunes Booktown Founder, Tess Brady reveals those secret pleasure destinations that are not be missed. “My first and most obvious answer will be Clunes. The best way to experience this remarkable town is to walk the streets and not just view the impressive buildings, but it’s to dig a little deeper and talk with the locals. It’s vital if you want to get a feel for the town that you stop and say hello to people. It’s when you start talking to people that stories bubble up and the unique streetscape comes alive with history. Don’t forget to sit a while by Creswick Creek and you may come across a platypus. You’ll need to be still and listen a while to experience that.
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Then there’s Talbot and the Shelter or Maternity Tree. The Dja Dja Wurrung women gave birth in this tree that is estimated to be about 700 years old. It is 15 metres in diameter and has a hollowedout centre. It’s an extraordinary and sacred place. From Talbot head towards Maryborough on the Ballarat- Maryborough road and about 1km along turn left into Pollacks Rd and you’ll find it! Lambley Gardens and Nursery in Ascot is an absolute delight and you can wander for hours discovering bowers and blooms of beauty. What I love about this place is that everything they sell is perfect for our climate. A real secret that my daughter and I uncovered was a memorial avenue of Walnut trees in the town of Tourello on the road from Ascot to Clunes. It’s remarkable.” V I S I T O R G U I D E | 113
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Creswick of the Lindsays Arts Trail The Lindsays, one of Australia’s best known artistic families, are synonymous with Creswick. The Creswick of the Lindsays Arts Trail comprises of 24 sites of importance to the family, and weaves through 7.6 kms of the town, including the Creswick cemetery where seven members of the family lie. The best place to start the Trail is at the Visitor Information Centre at the corner of Albert and Victoria Streets where you can collect a Trail guide. Creswick
Lambley Garden & Nursery Set in and around a robust, old farmhouse in the hot, dry, wind-swept plains of the central Victorian Goldfields. Lambley’s complex of gardens are an inspiration to visitors from around the world and a mustsee for anyone planning a garden in the Australian climate. 395 Lester Road, Ascot
Creswick Golf The RACV Goldfields Resort Golf Course was designed by internationally-renowned golf course architect, Tony Cashmore. This legendary course designer’s magnificent vision resulted in a golf course of forest framed greens, fairways set in exclusive cathedral-like passages, sweeping slopes and cooling creek systems invoking a unique forest experience between Ballarat and Daylesford. Midland Highway, Creswick
Anderson’s Mill Anderson’s Mill is an important part of Victoria’s Goldfield’s heritage. Located in a truly-postcard setting on the banks of Birch’s Creek at Smeaton, Anderson’s Mill stands as a reminder of an industry that 114 | V I S I T O R G U I D E
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flourished after the gold rush of the 1850s. Standing much like it was over 100 years ago, the five-storey bluestone building and its magnificently-crafted iron water wheel are still in place. Smeaton. For more information parks.vic.gov.au
Hepburn Lagoon Rides Set amongst the rolling hills of the Mount Prospect district, you will delight in the fun, country horse riding experience provided by the Hepburn Lagoon Trail Rides, located 10 minutes from Creswick. 60 Telegraph Road, Newlyn North
Clunes Bottle Museum Definitely more interesting than it sounds, this bottle museum is located within a beautiful historic school (c 1881) and knitting mill. It has a fascinating range of items, including bottles from the old Clunes Brewery and cordial factory, porcelain 19th-century wine bottles from Milawa and Rutherglen, and a small reproduction of a historic street. 70 Bailey St, Clunes
Mount Beckworth Scenic Reserve A lone pine tree stands as a sentinel crowning this picturesque granite outcrop, a short drive from Clunes. Five pines were planted in 1918 and all but one were cut down around 1945 to make way for an aerial survey beacon. The remaining lone pine tree had its lower branches pruned and remains as a ‘lollypop’ landmark seen up to 50 km away. The Reserve is now a a sanctuary for native plants and animals. Magnificent views and a rich variety of spring wildflowers are two of the reserve’s features. Mount Beckworth V I S I T O R G U I D E | 115
RACV Goldfields Resort Discover RACV Goldfields Resort
Creswick Woollen Mills Visit the award-winning Creswick Woollen Mills, an Australian family business and the last coloured woollen spinning mill in Australia. Experience ‘A Very Fine Yarn’, the interactive exhibition that showcases the journey of natural fibres and the history of the Mill. Stop for lunch at the dynamic Mill café, where local produce is championed across its hearty menu. Meet Farmer Cameron, Creswick’s resident animal expert, who walks visitors through the new animal enclosure, allowing everyone to get up close and personal with Creswick’s gorgeous alpacas, sheep and goats – including feeding and patting them. Railway Parade, Creswick | 03 5345 2202 info@creswickwool.com.au | creswickwool.com
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Located in the heart of the Goldfields Spa Country and a short drive from Ballarat, RACV Goldfields Resort is perfectly situated to soak up the region’s beauty, history, arts and culture - only 90 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD. The resort offers a full range of facilities including a restaurant, bar, function rooms, day spa, tennis courts, gymnasium, outdoor heated pool and spa, mountain bike trails, and an 18-hole championship golf course. RACV and auto club members enjoy 25% off full accommodation rates all year round.* *Auto club members include members of affiliated auto clubs in Australia and internationally. 1500 Midland Hwy Creswick | 03 5345 9600 reservations_goldfields@racv.com.au | racv.com.au/goldfields
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Hepburn Lagoon Trail Rides We offer two-hour rides for experienced & novice riders on beautiful, healthy & happy horses, as well as pub and winery rides. Come and visit Quirindi stables soon!. 60 Telegraph Road Newlyn North | 0408 059 125 kieran@hepburnlagoonrides.com.au hepburnlagoonrides.com.au
Maze House Old hedge maze set in a 5 acre garden with old time country carnival games, orchards, shady areas for relaxing and a milk bar café. Loads of outdoor fun! 3155 Midland Highway Newlyn North | 0437 842 018 info@mazehouse.com.au | mazehouse.com.au
Overwrought Sculpture Garden & Gallery Visit Overwrought Sculpture Garden and Gallery and explore the beautifully landscaped Australian gardens filled with unique metal garden art. Inside the rustic gallery showcases a range of local artists. Open 7 days.
Tuki From the pond to the pan or paddock to the plate, the Tuki restaurant offers a unique opportunity to catch your own lunch and enjoy the true meaning of fresh food. You are guaranteed to catch a trout at Tuki because family fun is our specialty.
3409 Midland Highway Blampied 03 5373 8091 | info@overwrought.com.au overwrought.com.au
60 Stoney Rises Road Smeaton | 03 5345 6233 | info@tuki.com.au | tuki.com.au
Le Péché Gourmand
Captains Creek Organic Wines
Le péché gourmand is a traditional French boulangeriepatisserie offering croissants, baguettes, brioche, eclairs, st honore, millefeuille, croque-monsieur. Tuesday to Saturday 7am - 3pm. Hire our “Le petit péché” coffee van.
An inviting cellar door open on weekends, located 10 minutes from Daylesford, offering delicious lunches from organic farm produce, organic wine and cider tastings, regional beers and Goldfields Farmhouse Cheeses.
69a Albert Street Creswick | 03 5345 2731 info@lepechegourmand.com.au lepechegourmand.com.au
Kangaroo Hills Road Blampied 03 5345 7408 | enquiries@captainscreek.com captainscreek.com
The Farmers Arms Hotel Creswick
Swiss Mountain Hotel
Known for their in-house butchery and charcuterie; and as the pub with great steaks. This pub offers everything from a pub meal to gastronomy dining. A must visit.
The Swiss Mountain Hotel is one of Victoria’s oldest Hotels. Open 6 days serving local beer, wine, modern bistro food with the classics and an open fire and courtyard. 3454 Midland Hwy Blampied | 03 5345 7006 info@swissmountainhotel.com.au swissmountainhotel.com.au
31 Albert Street Creswick | 03 5345 2221 bookings@farmersarmscreswick.com farmersarmscreswick.com
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Bacchus Marsh to Blackwood & Surrounds
If the deep dark forests and old pubs don’t excite, Then the sweet orchards dripping with fruit will delight.
Bullarook . Wallace . Bungaree . Millbrook . Korweinguboora Gordon . Ballan Myrniong . Lerderderg . Greendale Blackwood . Bacchus Marsh Visitors are instinctively drawn to the scenic parks and cool, relatively undisturbed forests of this part of the region. The Wombat State Forest and Lerderderg State Park are some of the most ideal natural locations for spotting Australia’s much-loved furry creatures: fluffy-eared koalas, velvety kangaroos and chubby wombats. Bacchus Marsh to Blackwood proudly owns a rich history worth exploring. Originally inhabited by the Kutung, the Wathaurong, the Wurundjeri, the Jaara and the Ngurelban Indigenous tribes, this 120 | V I S I T O R G U I D E
connection can still be seen through place names such as Myrniong, which was named with the murrnong plant in mind, the Aboriginal word for ‘yam daisy’ – a popular food source. Successive waves of farmers, goldminers and timber workers have all shaped the personality of this land with the legacy still on show in the small towns of Blackwood, Bacchus Marsh and beyond. One of Victoria’s famous bushrangers, Captain Moonlight, has even been tied to this area.
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Charles Dickie Park Ranger
Today you can go for a drive and uncover all the new features of this place, such as quaint roadside stalls selling seasonal local produce from berries in Summer to potatoes in Winter. Or you can eat your way around the newest cafes, restaurants and check out the provedores focussing on the rich pickings from local producers. Even Hollywood recognised the beauty of this part of the world, with Greendale’s scenic rolling hills and lush country
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landscapes featuring in Paramount Pictures’ $100 million remake of the children’s 1952 classic tale, Charlotte’s Web. As you enter Bacchus Marsh, it’s hard not to miss the famous Avenue of Honour, a truly grand road lined by hundreds of Elms, Oaks and Plane trees, planted to honour those who served during World War One. Find out more: visitmoorabool.com.au
Charles Dickie has been a Park Ranger for thirty-seven years and currently has Lerderderg State Park in his territory. This quietly spoken gentleman still has a passion for state and national parks and the wonders they hold for anyone up for a ramble. He is as passionate about the care of the parks as he is about people enjoying them. Charles believes healthy parks make healthy people, as a visit to a park can improve your health and wellbeing. He gives us the inside word on some of the best places to go to in the stunning Lerderderg State Park as well us some sage advice on what to take when we do it. “One of the most popular picnic areas is at Mackenzies Flat which you’ll discover at the end of Lerderderg Gorge Road. Enjoy a picnic lunch listening to the sounds of the birds and then go for a long leisurely stroll. You can’t go past the walking track that winds its way beside the river. Along the way, you’ll find a few favourite swimming holes especially a spot called Graham’s Dam. Then there’s the O’Briens Crossing picnic area at the opposite end of the Gorge.
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O’Briens is a great central locale to use as a base as you explore any of the terrific walking tracks around it. Byres Back Track links O’Briens Crossing with the popular mining town of Blackwood. I love this walk as most of the track follows the old water race which supplied water to the early gold miners. One of the little-known tracks and one that is only accessible on foot is the Blackwood Ranges Track. You can see the whole vista of the park from the mouth of the gorge to the top of the gorge. You can imagine that you are the only people in the world up here. The best time to head for any of the breathtaking bushwalks is in Spring when the wildflowers are in bloom, the river is flowing, and the birds are celebrating. Be sure to pack a map, water and a good GPS. Don’t rely on your mobile phone alone and be sure to tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back. “ For further information on parks in Victoria please visit www.parks.vic.gov.au
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Out & About
Pick your own in Bacchus Marsh
The Blackwood Merchant
Lerderderg River
Soda Mineral Water
Recreational fruit picking, otherwise known as ‘pick your own’, is an extremely popular family-friendly pastime in the Bacchus Marsh vicinity.
Is a local café and fine provedore, where you can take joy in tasty food sourced from the region, with breathtaking views thrown in for free.
Naturipe 638 Bacchus Marsh Road (Avenue of Honour), Bacchus Marsh
21 Martin Street, Blackwood
This river is known for the Lerderderg Gorge Picnic Ground, camping, bushwalking and fishing activities. In earlier days, gold was mined in the upper reaches, and some of the old mines (considered dangerous to enter) can be seen as you travel along the sluice on the east bank, which previously fed those mines.
Blackwood – historic goldmining village
Is Blackwood’s antique and bookshop set in a beautiful heritage garden. Its aim is to make bargain hunters happy and content, and quite smug about their treasures.
When gold was discovered in Blackwood, it was a dark, wet forest with rainfall exceeding one metre yearly. Chinese miners panning in the Lerderderg River found springs on either side; one is now known as Soda Spring. In 1887, a government analyst described the springs as an equal of Apollinaris, a German mineral water selling for two shillings and sixpence a bottle. Today you can sample and bottle the
In 1855, the goldmining village of Blackwood had 13,000 prospectors on the hunt for instant wealth. Today, those golden days are gone but this historic village remains, situated amidst the tall timbers and lush greenery of the Wombat State Forest. Discover a whole new world of riches by paying this quaint town a visit.
The Garden of St Erth Is a must-stop destination for visitors to Blackwood. Enjoy its expansive gardens, historic sandstone homestead, abundant orchards, rare perennials, Diggers Garden
Allen’s Emporium
Lerderderg State Forest
spring water for free - how awesome! Huggett Lane, Blackwood
15 Martin Street, Blackwood
The Blackwood Hotel
Kryal Castle
Was built in 1868, and is the oldest weatherboard pub with a continuous licence. Worth a visit to soak up the atmosphere or choose a meal from the enticing menu sourced from local produce.
Kryal Castle is a legendary land of adventure, with knights, dragons, wizards, kings, queens, princesses, fairies and so much more. An adventurous, fun-filled day within the sprawling village awaits.
22 Martin St, Blackwood
121 Forbes Road Leigh Creek (Ballarat) 03 5334 8500 | admin@kryalcastle.com.au kryalcastle.com.au
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This is the Victorian Visitor information symbol. You’ll find this yellow “i” on roads all over Victoria and it means you’re not far from one of our accredited Visitor Information Centres. They are your guarantee of up to date quality information and expert advice about every piece of Victoria and they are open from 9am – 5pm, seven days a week (except Christmas Day and Good Friday). Bacchus Marsh Visitor Information Centre 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh | Tel 03 5367 7488 Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre 44 Mostyn St, Castlemaine | Tel 03 5471 1795 Daylesford Regional Visitor information Centre 98 Vincent Street, Daylesford | Tel 03 5321 6123 or 1800 454891 Kyneton Visitor Information Centre High Street, Kyneton | Tel 03 5422 6110 or 1800 244 711 Woodend Visitor Information Centre High Street, Woodend | Tel 03 5427 2033 or 1800 244 711 Mobility Access - TrailRider The TrailRider is an all-terrain access wheelchair which allows community members and tourists with physical and mobility issues to explore the great outdoors and experience parks, reserves, tracks and trails. Available free from: Hepburn Shire, Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre. Bookings essential: phone 5348 6123 or email visitorinfo@hepburn.vic.gov.au. Moorabool Shire, Lerderderg Library, 215 Main St, Bacchus Marsh. Bookings essential – phone 5366 7100 or email info@moorabool.vic.gov.au. For train information visit vline.com.au Published in April 2018 by Daylesford Macedon Tourism Ltd, 120 Main Road, Hepburn Springs, 3461. DM Tourism is committed to improving the quality of service in tourism and enhancing the visitor experience. If you have any feedback or comments on this Guide, please contact us: info@dmrtourism.com.au or 03 5309 2770. Information in this booklet was correct at time of printing and is provided in good faith, however no responsibility will be taken for any inaccuracies, changes, errors or misconceptions of any kind. Some of the photography contained in this guide has been taken by local photographers, Miles Bennett, Alina Golovanchenko, Helen Greenwood, David Hannah, Cormac Hanrahan, Marine Hawson, Bruce Hedge, Michelle Jarni, Leigh Kelly, David Kirkland, Fred Kroh, Macedon Ranges Tourism, David Mitchener and Kim Selby. Created by designscope.com.au
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