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Djuwang Baring (Creswick Trails)

Djuwang Baring – which means 'long track' in the Dja Dja Wurrung language – is…

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Woodend General

A few doors away you’ll find Woodend General. This beautifully curated…

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Daylesford Railway

Daylesford Railway invites visitors on a nostalgic journey back in time aboard…

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Trentham Falls

Trentham Falls is situated within the traditional Country of the Dja Dja…

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Central Goldfields Art Gallery

Central Goldfields Art Gallery is a cultural facility of Central Goldfields…

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Bromley and Co

Bromley and Co Gallery is a unique combination of art and sculpture, fashion…

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Shedshaker Brewing

Shedshaker Brewing has been making tasty small batch beer in Castlemaine since…
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Attwoods Wines

Good wine, great food and a little country escape. Attwoods Wines is where the…

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The Argus Dining Room

In the heart of picturesque Hepburn Springs, just 90 minutes from Melbourne,…

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Fossickers Fine Food and Eatery

Fossickers Fine Food and Eatery is a cafe, wine bar, store and art space…

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Dilworth and Allain Studio and Cellar Door

Local vignerons Chris Dilworth and Loique Allain offer a cellar door experience…

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Cliffy's Emporium

Cliffy's Emporium is a place where old-world character and modern flavour meet…

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Lost Watering Hole

Nestled in Lancefield in the Macedon Ranges Region, Lost Watering Hole is a…

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Hanging Rock Winery

Victoria's most complete wine, art and landscape destination, Hanging Rock…

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Bar Andino

Bar Andino brings the flavors and cheerful spirit of Latin America to the heart…
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Frankie & Mae

At Frankie & Mae, we believe quality should be part of everyday living.…

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Vale Hill House

Step into the grandeur of Vale Hill House, rural Victorian Icon, a breathtaking…

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Houses of Ripley - Greenleaf and Logue

Houses of Ripley is a collection of two luxurious private residences in…

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The Cottage at Bolobek

Stylish and extremely comfortable, The Cottage at Bolobek was originally the…

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Sonder House Clunes - Luxury Couples Retreat

Escape to Sonder House, a beautifully designed private retreat nestled in the…

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Pietro's Residence at the Old Macaroni Factory

Enter a realm of Italian history, art and politics. The Old Macaroni Factory, a…

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Cosy Tents

Cosy Tents is an off grid private luxury campsite that encompasses 14 eco…
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Castlemaine Artists Market

Showcasing over 60 established and emerging artists, designers, and…

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The Green Store

The Green Store is a family run small business, an old fashioned store for the…

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Clunes Museum

Discover the story of a town built on gold at Clunes Museum, which is housed in…

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The Woods Daylesford

Located in the central highlands of Victoria, a stone's throw from Daylesford…

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Michael Wolfe Studio

You're invited to visit the beautiful studio, gallery and garden of…

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Daylesford Gourmet & Daylesford Picnic Boxes

Daylesford Gourmet and Daylesford Picnic Boxes creates premium food experiences…

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Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Bathhouse and Wellness Retreat

Experience the essence of an authentic Japanese country spa retreat at Shizuka…

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Central Goldfields Art Gallery

Central Goldfields Art Gallery is a cultural facility of Central Goldfields…

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Arichonan House

Arichonan House is a charming country retreat nestled in the heart of…
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Hepburn Springs Escape

Discover how it feels to wake up in the idyllic location on the banks…
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Jumoku

With generous living spaces and tranquil gardens, Jumoku is ideal for…
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Gilbert by Whiskey June

Dripping with character and charm, Gilbert by Whiskey June is ideal…
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Mount Monument Retreats

Perched high on the slopes of Mount Monument in the Macedon Ranges,…
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Sonder House Clunes - Luxury Couples Retreat

Escape to Sonder House, a beautifully designed private retreat…
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Fairbank House

Fairbank House is a stylish country house in the iconic gold-mining…
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Mollisons

Mollisons boutique accommodation is located in the heart of Kyneton,…
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Sunday House - Maldon

The purpose of Sunday House is to offer a genuine escape from the…
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Club Wyndham Bellinzona

Discover refined elegance and regional charm at Club Wyndham…

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Daylesford: Tipperary Springs to Twin Bridges
Camels Hump

Mount Macedon to Camels Hump
Conglomerate Gully Flora Reserve

Conglomerate Gully
Campaspe River Walk

Campaspe River Walk
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Mountain Writers Festival

Nov 13th – Nov 15th

Taking place at the foot of Geboor (Mount Macedon) on Wurundjeri Woi…
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Budburst Wine Festival

Nov 14th – Nov 15th

Budburst Wine Festival features cool wines close to home in the…
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75th Daylesford Highland Gathering

Dec 5th

Wake to the sound of 300 Bag Pipes and Drums marking the start of the…

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Dean Kite Festival

Sep 6th

The Dean Kite Festival is a family-friendly opportunity to have some…
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Lawson Lodge Country Estate

Lawson Lodge Country Estate is a luxury private resort, perfect for…
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Garden Design with Natasha Morgan

Nov 7th

Whether you're starting from scratch or reshaping an existing space,…
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Spring Harvest Feast Night - Volume II

Nov 7th

Lavandula Farm's Spring Harvest Feast Night will highlight bright,…
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Club Wyndham Bellinzona

Discover refined elegance and regional charm at Club Wyndham…
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Eastern Peake Winery

Eastern Peake is a small project that evolved from very humble…
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Harcourt Valley Vineyards

Harcourt Valley Vineyards is a family-owned winery nestled in the…
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Life and Rhymes of Banjo Paterson - Creswick

Nov 6th

Prepare for a dinkum night of Australian entertainment. For one night…
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Woodend Art Group Inc - Art Exhibitions

Nov 7th – Nov 8th

The Woodend Art Group will be holding the Annual Judged Exhibition…
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Oaks Day at The Blackwood Hotel

Nov 5th

Gather the girls, get your florals ready and head to the hills for a…
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