Artisan shops and a rich food + wine culture. Kyneton + Macedon Ranges Shire is known for lush gardens and country-style hospitality.
Macedon Ranges Shire sits over the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung nations. As the traditional owners and custodians of the region, we respect and acknowledge the vital role they have played and continue to play in shaping and caring for Country and pay our respect to their ancestors past, present and emerging. The Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Peoples continue to be active today, working to manage and care for Country and develop strong and resilient communities.
Our top tips for Kyneton include:
Complimentary Gin & Tonic or Gin tasting at Animus Distillery, 89 Piper Street, Kyneton (please call Animus in advance to arrange)
Royal George Hotel, 24 Piper Street, Kyneton now hosting Botanik Cocktail Bar and Kabinett Homewares,
Friday night Pizza at Piper Street Food Company, 89A Piper Treet, Kyneton. Friday nights only from 6 – 8pm. Must book ahead and pizza can be eaten next door at Animus
Saturday Farmer’s Market - Held in Kyneton on the second Saturday of each month in St Paul’s Square. Location changes each week and rotates across Kyneton, Wooden, Lancefield and Riddells Creek
Treatment at Maiaveda Day Spa, 18 Piper Street, Kyneton - located in a former flour mill on Piper Street.
Stockroom Gallery, 98 Piper Street, Kyneton – large gallery and retail space with constantly changing local art and design
Grist Bakery 2/18 Piper Street (next to Maiaveda) - we especially love the almond croissants!
Midnight Starling, 60 Piper Street, Kyneton for fine French dining and an excellent wine list
Fook Shing, 82-84 Southeast Asian inspired Dining and Bar.
Woolshed for shopping up a storm with beautiful knits, and accessories
Campaspe River Walk – please see the Flophouse map that we provide in your accommodation
Our top tips for Mount Macedon include:
To sample local beers pop into Holgate Bewery in Woodend on the way to your accommodation. The pale ales are fantastic!
For your morning coffee and to pick up supplies, stroll down ot the Mount Macedon Trading Post
Explore the Mount Macedon Walking Trail, which includes the area’s top attractions including Mount Towrong, Sanatorium, LakeCamel’s Hump and Memorial Cross
The infamous Hanging Rock is a must do and don’t forget to pack a picnic lunch that can be arranged through Daylesford Picnic Co
Have lunch at the cellar door at Mount Towrong Vineyard - they serve Italian style wines and a delicious cellar door menu plus coffee and cakes
There are many more wineries in the region. These can be found via Macedon Ranges Wine Trail. After a day of exploring, sipping wine and hiking, our Cabin on the Mount offers both a wood fire and a spa bath to restore and replenish.
Visit local garden Forest Glade or Bolobek (open during open garden week in October)
Japanese dinner at Kuzu in Woodend - the perfect experience after a day of forest bathing.
Visit Woodend General for homewares
Fox and Chamber Woodend do an excellent breakfast and lunch on the way home…