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Explore the Macedon Ranges

What to do in the Macedon Ranges

You can easily fill a day or a week-long stay in the Macedon Ranges. In under an hour from Melbourne’s CBD, you will be surrounded by nature, taste great food, and experience historic charm, friendly folk and a creative buzz.

See our directory below for a guide to things to experience in the Macedon Ranges.

Key attractions

Nature-based experiences are top of the list for many visitors to the Macedon Ranges. Hanging Rock Reserve is one of our key attractions, however many visitors also flock to Macedon Regional Park for bushwalking and wildlife spotting.

Avid foodies love our fabulous cafes, restaurants, bars and friendly cellar doors. While folk come in droves to experience our wonderful country farmers markets on each weekend.

Whether you’re after beautiful gardens, art and shopping or the great outdoors, mouthwatering produce and delicious wine – you’re bound to find your happy space in the Macedon Ranges.

Find out more about key attractions 

• Hanging Rock Reserve

Outdoors and nature

Immerse yourself in nature and breathe fresh crisp air. Go for a bushwalk or family picnic. Challenge yourself to a backcountry gravel ride. Take a tranquil stroll in our botanic gardens or go horse riding. The Macedon Ranges is a paradise for anyone who loves the great outdoors, cycling, hiking, freshwater fishing and more.

Sanatorium Lake in Macedon Regional Park

Markets and farm gates

The Macedon Ranges is well-known for its wonderful accredited farmers markets on each weekend in a different village. There are also a number of artisan markets to discover, including the well-known Gisborne Old Time Market and Hanging Rock Craft Market.

In addition to wine cellar doors and gin distilleries, visitors can pick up fresh produce from farm gates selling everything from eggs and honey, to cherries and fresh flowers.

Find out more about markets

Find out more about farm gates

Kyneton Farmers Market

Gardens and nurseries.

Garden lovers are absolutely spoilt for choice in the Macedon Ranges. From open garden to an abundance of boutique garden nurseries, botanic gardens to the Annual Garden Lovers Fair in Macedon – your green thumbs will be tingling with joy!

Find out more about Open Gardens

Forest Glade Garden

Lookouts, barbecues and picnic spots

Pack your picnic basket or stock up on treats from a local providore and enjoy a day with family and friends. The Macedon Ranges is perfect for a laid-back barbie in a forest setting or picnic under historic oak trees. Hanging Rock and Macedon Regional Park are some of the top spots for picnics, however the region also boasts a number of picturesque botanic gardens and children’s parks.

Family-friendly things to do

Get your kids outdoors in the Macedon Ranges. Visit our beautiful parks and playgrounds, go hiking at Hanging Rock and dine in family-friendly cafes and pubs. Cycle the Federation Trail between Romsey and Lancefield or go fishing and kayaking at Lauriston Reservoir. In less than an hour from Melbourne’s CBD your kids will be roaming wild and free surrounded by nature!

Kyneton Botanic Gardens in spring

Arts, history and culture

An abundance of boutique independent art galleries. Villages oozing historic architecture and charm. Bluestone viaduct railway bridges. Music festivals, amateur theatre and box office events at Kyneton Town Hall.

The Macedon Ranges has a thriving art and cultural scene to enjoy on a day trip or long stay visit. Pay a visit to the Kyneton Museum to learn about the region’s fascinating past. Enjoy a concert at Hanging Rock with world-class acts such as Elton John. Book a comedy show or purchase original art.

Local tours

Explore the Macedon Ranges with a local guide. The region offers a number of different special interest tours, including wine tasting, ghost hunting and alpaca-led hikes to Hanging Rock Reserve. Take your pick for whatever tickles your fancy.

Find out more about Macedon Ranges tours

Hanging Rock Llama Tours

Shop and pamper

It doesn’t all have to be about outdoor activities and nature. You’ll also find plenty of opportunities to enjoy retail therapy and a spot of pampering in the Macedon Ranges. Kyneton’s Piper Street Precinct and Woodend’s High Street are the two village highlights when it comes to a day of shopping.

Find out more about Kyneton’s Piper Street Precinct

Piper Street Kyneton

Workshops and retreats

Plan a day trip or long stay around our diverse year-round workshops and retreats. Tap into your inner creative with artistic pursuits or treat yourself to a cooking class. Experience healing with horses or indulge in a zen wellness retreat with like-minded folk.

See what’s on

Old Auction House Kyneton Arts Precinct

The Macedon Ranges hosts a number of brilliant events and festivals not to be missed. Keep an eye out for the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival, concerts at Hanging Rock, Macedon Ranges Budburst Food & Wine Festival, Woodend Winter Arts Festival and the Garden Lovers Fair. Just to name a few!

Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival

• Memorial Cross
• Camel’s Hump Mt Macedon

Sanatorium Lake

• Piper Street Precinct
• Farmers & Artists Markets
• Open Gardens
• Parks & Reserves
• Walks, Hikes & Trail Runs
• Golf, Horse Riding & Clay Shooting
• Fishing, Kayaking & Swimming
• Garden Nurseries
• Botanic Gardens
• Festivals & Peony Picking
• Playgrounds
• Family Friendly Things to Do
• Family Friendly Dining
• Galleries & Museums
• Box Office & Theatre
• Festivals & Concerts
• Tasting Tours
• Garden & Nature Tours
• Hiking & Biking Tours
• Paranormal, History & Special Interest Tours
• Spa & Wellness
• Creative Workshops
• Foodie Workshops
• Nature Workshops
• Wellness Workshops

Plan a visit to Hanging Rock

Plan a trip to Hanging Rock Reserve. Get information on walks, picnic areas, barbecue facilities, events and more.

Check out our events calendar!

Visit a farmers market. Enjoy a festival. Book an art class or theatre performance. There’s so much to see and do in the Macedon Ranges.

Eat, drink and shop in Kyneton

An historic street in the heart of Kyneton bustling with cafes, French bistros and burger joints, gin bars, boutique clothing and homeware stores, art galleries and garden nurseries.

Visit Mount Macedon

Immerse yourself in nature and breath fresh mountain air. Go hiking and wildlife spotting in Macedon Regional Park, find a cosy cafe or enjoy wine tasting at a cellar door.

Historic village driving itinerary

Go on a 75 minute scenic village drive from Woodend to Malmsbury taking in five historic villages along the way.

Places to stay

Get inspired for a Macedon Ranges escape with our featured accommodation across nine unique villages.

Macedon Ranges Ride Guide

Discover 18 road, gravel and mountain bike routes that get you off-the-beaten track. It’s more than just a ride in the Macedon Ranges, it’s an experience.

Travel by train to Woodend

The Woodend Railway Station is in the heart of Woodend and an easy walk to fantastic cafes, pubs and shops. Enjoy a drink at Holgate Brewhouse Taproom or the Victoria Hotel’s Rock and Wombat Bar before heading home.

Discover our Pinot Trail!

Here’s a short and sweet half day Pinot Trail to give you a taste of what to expect (and keep you coming back for more).

Six ripper country pies for pastry buffs

From Kyneton to Malmsbury, Lancefield to Woodend – it’s time to embark on a tasty journey down pastry lane. Here are six top spots for pastry buffs to get your happy pie endorphins buzzing.

Kyneton bushwalk & wine tasting itinerary

Stock up on pastries from one of Kyneton’s fantastic country bakeries and enjoy a bushwalk and picnic at Black Hill Reserve, followed by wine tasting at a local cellar door.

Travel by train to Malmsbury

Catch the V/Line train to the quaint station of Malmsbury, only a short walk to the beautiful Malmsbury Botanic Gardens and old bluestone viaduct. Enjoy a picnic and a visit to the local pub.

Mountain biking and country pub session

Go mountain biking in the Wombat State Forest followed by burgers and beer in the nearby village of Woodend. Organised small group guided bike tours including equipment are available.

Conglomerate Gully Flora Reserve bushwalk itinerary

Enjoy a beautiful one-hour bushwalk in Riddells Creek followed by Devonshire tea at a historic Dromkeen Homestead built in the 1800s.

Enjoy a scenic drive from Hanging Rock Reserve

When you’ve finished hiking and picnicking at Hanging Rock Reserve, complete your day with a 40 minute scenic driving itinerary.

302 Flower Farm

Active Mountain Bike Trail Rides

Aesop’s Attic Bookshop

Akari Yoga Studio

Alex Muir Australia

Alter Your Health

Animus Gin Blending Masterclass

Ann Maurie Salon

Ard Choille Heritage Garden

Art on Piper

Australian Natural Treasures Touring

Bald Hill Reserve

Banks Fine Wine

Bella The Cut & Colour Salon

Bespoke Wine Tours

Black Hill Reserve

Bringalbit Open Garden

Camel’s Hump

Camilla on Piper

Campaspe River Walk

Centennial Park

Chin Chin Farm

Cobaw Sporting Clay Shooting & Field…

Colours of White

Conglomerate Gully Flora Reserve

Cool Climate Tours

Country Canvases Acrylic Painting Classes

Country Habit

Cusack & CUSACK Gallery

Custom Local Tours with Cregan Creative

Cuttings Lifestyle Woodend

CWA Central Highlands Group Creative Arts…

DaMoss Interiors

Daniel McKenna Massage Therapist

Dicksonia Rare Plants

Dreams In Colour Photography

Duck Duck Goose & Larder

Edgar’s Mission

Ellenis Day Spas

Emelias, The Saucy Australian

Endangered Woodend

Five Mile Creek Reserve Romsey

Five Mile Creek Walk

Forest Glade Gardens

Gisborne Adventure Playground

Gisborne Aquatic Centre

Gisborne Botanic Gardens

Gisborne Golf Club

Gisborne Olde Time Market

Good Self Massage

Hanging Rock

Hanging Rock Llama Treks

into the woods

Jackson’s Creek Walk

Jumbuck Sheepskin & Leather Australia

Kanga Tours – Kangaroo Sightseeing

Kyneton Botanic Gardens

Kyneton Collective

Kyneton Community Park

Kyneton Mineral Springs

Kyneton Museum

Kyneton Paranormal

Lancefield Community Art Gallery

Lancefield Farmers Market

Lancefield Golf Club

Lancefield Memorial Swimming Pool

Lancefield Park and Skate Park

Lauriston Press Gallery

Lauriston Reservoir

Leadlight By Ettore

Life and Fork Cooking School

Macedon Ranges Art Trail

Macedon Ranges Arts Collective

Macedon Ranges Wine Tours

Macedon Regional Park

Macedon Village Farmers Market

Maiaveda Holistic Health Retreat & Spa

Malmsbury Botanic Gardens

Malmsbury Reservoir

Malmsbury Viaduct

Malmsbury Village Farmers Market

Miss M’s Lounge

Miss Maisie

Mort & Pestle Kitchen Shop

Mosaic Words

Mount Macedon Tours

Mountain Distilling Foraging and Tasting Experience

Mt Macedon Memorial Cross

Murmuring Walk at Sanatorium Lake

Open Studios Macedon

Pod Jewellery

Pom-Me-Granite Studios

POP Gaming Family Entertainment Centre

Post Office Farm Nursery

Ramai Skin & Body Care

Rambling Wine Tours

Red Cart Vintage

Relax into Wellness

Riddells Creek Farmers Market

Riddells Creek Lions Park

Riddells Creek Nursery

Romsey Ecotherapy Park

Romsey Golf Club Inc.

Sassy Woodend

Silver Brumby Trails

Sound Healing with Wander into Wildness

Springhill Nursery & Garden

Squishy Minnie Bookstore

Stanley Park – Mt Macedon

Stockroom Kyneton

Stockroom Space

The Golden Dog Gallery

The Lancefield Lodge Wine Tours

The Lightness of Being You

The Oaks Grill

The Old Auction House Creative Hub

The Old Auction House Galleries

Tia Alysse Art

Turpins Falls

Upper Coliban Reservoir

Villa Pileggi Olive Oil

Villa Pileggi Olive Oil Farm Gate…

Vita Food & Wine Tours

Wine Tours Victoria

Wooded Nursery, Landscape and Garden Design

Woodend Bookshop

Woodend Children’s Park

Woodend Community Farmers Market

Woodend Flower Farm

Woodend General

Woodend Swimming Pool

Woodend Winter Arts Festival 2023

yogaflow Hatha Yoga classes

Your Winery Experience

Zenkai Complete Recovery of Health

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