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Hanging RockDaylesford and the Macedon Ranges
For the well researched and much travelled seeker of indulgence and romance, the villages of Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, just down the road from Melbourne, tell a familiar and favourite tale of sumptuous getaways, hedonistic spas, magnificent landscapes, delicious food wrought by talented chefs who make the best of the fabulous local produce and wine produced with love and passion by some of the best vignerons in the country.
Your taste buds will not be disappointed with a visit to Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges. Villages such as such as Daylesford, Hepburn Springs, Kyneton, Woodend, Lancefield and Macedon offer everything from cutting edge contemporary, Mediterranean, Thai, relaxed local cafes and some of the best gastropubs in Victoria.
Shop for lavender products in a stone barn set amidst fields of purple as geese and ducks waddle across the century old cobblestones or lose yourself in a bookshop with fourteen rooms. Ponder the mystery of a rock formation famous for its disappearing schoolgirls – a picnic at Hanging Rock is a relaxing and enjoyable way to take in the atmosphere of the Macedon Ranges.
But you might just want to settle in to your chosen place and rediscover each other. Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges offers a wonderful array of B&Bs, secluded cottages and luxury hotels perfect for a weekend away, honeymoon or romantic getaway.