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Natural AttractionsHanging Rock Dramatic, unique and perfect for all ages, Hanging Rock is a place where history and mystery meet headon. Find out more here Indigenous History The Macedon Ranges region is home to sites of national significance, and the local indigenous community is still active today. Find out more here Memorial Cross Find out more here Visitor InformationKyneton Visitor Information Centre High Street, Kyneton Victoria 3444 Ph (03) 5422 6110 Woodend Visitor Information Centre High Street, Woodend Victoria 3442 Ph (03) 5427 2033 |
Food & WineOne of the signatures of the Macedon Ranges region is its emphasis of fine food and wine.  The reputation for food and wine excellence in the Macedon Ranges continues to grow, encouraging an impressive list of restaurateurs, café owners, wine makers and producers to establish themselves in the region.
Fertile soils, consistent rainfall, distinct growing seasons combined with the remarkable skills of local growers, manufacturers and chefs are bringing exceptional quality food and wine to the table in every village. The 2007 Age Good Food Guide enthuses that the Macedon Ranges is, “…a region undergoing an exciting food and wine renaissance.” The Age Epicure claims, “This is the newest foodie hotspot in the state.” Even the most direct route through the region passes fields of flourishing crops and laden vines, with many spots to buy from the farm gate or cellar. A visit to any village will give you the chance to eat and drink local produce at cafes, markets, and gourmet larders. Every cellar door visit is your opportunity to meet the mind and hands behind the wine you are drinking. It is often the winemakers themselves who will pour your tasting glass. The Macedon Ranges rightly boasts the boutique food & wine experience at its very best.
Gisborne Peak Winery
For a relaxing afternoon with family and friends, visit Gisborne Peak Winery. Located in Gisborne South, the winery is open 7-days a week. Wine should be fun, and the relaxed, casual style of the winery reflects this. The wood-fired pizzas are delicious and are served on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Township: Gisborne
My Thai Bar and Restaurant
Come in and try our quick lunch menu! Selected curry and rice
combos, stir-fries and noodle soup are available between
12 noon and 2pm, Tuesday to Sunday from only $8.
hours: Tuesday -Sunday 11am-11pm,
closed Mondays
Facilities: Fully licensed and BYO,
cocktails, imported beers and a range
of wines available, dine-in or take-away
Township: Gisborne
Mt Macedon Trading Post
Enjoy great coffee, light lunches, homemade pies, scones and locally
made cakes in the cosy warmth of the fire in winter, amongst lush
summer gardens or surrounded by the blazing colours of autumn.
Facilities include Café, licensed general
store and post office. Open 7 days,
7am-5.30pm Weekdays and
8am-5pm on weekends.
Township: Mount Macedon
Soltan Pepper
Soltan Pepper is an a’la carte restaurant located in the main street
of Romsey, featuring a warm, cosy atmosphere to enjoy local wines
and country style Australian cuisine.
Caters for dietary requirements
including gluten free and vegetarian.
Serving local wines.
Hours: Wednesday 5pm-late,
Thursday - Saturday 11am-late,
Sunday 9am- 4pm.
Township: Romsey
Birthday Villa
Built in 1870 Birthday Villa in Malmsbury was named after Birthday Mine at Drummond - discovered on Queen Victoria’s birthday . Our boutique vineyard was established in 1968. We have an old world garden and views of the Malmsbury viaduct.
Our award winning wines are made solely from our fruit, at Bendigo Tafe by winemaker Greg Dedman.
Type: Winery
Township: Malmsbury
Glen Erin at Lancefield
Nestled in undulating country side near Lancefied, only 50 minutes drive from Melbourne, is Glen Erin at Lancefield. Savour superb country cuisine in elegant surroundings. In Summer, enjoy a glass of wine on the lawn overlooking the vineyard. In Winter, warm yourself in front of roaring log fires.
Township: Lancefield
Sitka
Relax with breakfast and excellent coffee. Enjoy lunch from our
seasonal menu or daily specials. Indulge with our famous chocolate
brownie and Lindt hot chocolates. Take-home meals, local smallgoods,
international and local cheeses.
Fully licensed.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday 8am-5pm. Friday, Saturday,
Sunday 8am-4.30pm.
Township: Macedon
Mad Gallery
MAD Gallery displays 2D and 3D contemporary fine art. The café
has the area’s finest coffee, or your money back! MAD also has
hand-made buttons, textiles, jewellery, pottery and cards.
Facilities: Courtyard; Sculpture
garden; Liquor licence; New exhibition
every 4 weeks; Monthly evening
catered music events.
Hours: 10am-5pm 7 days.
Township: Lancefield
Mount Charlie Winery
A high class boutique vineyard and winery producing award winning
wines. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Temparanillo, Malbec and
Shiraz Merlot.
Prices from $18-$22 per bottle.
Open 11am-4pm weekends.
Township: Riddells Creek
Victoria Winery Tours
Daily Tours to Macedon Ranges, Yarra Valley or Mornington Peninsula. Pioneers in personalised touring taking a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 guests, we deliver exceptional high quality tours that are fun and educational. Our flexible approach includes visits to 4-5 wineries, lunch and morning tea. We happily customize tours for individuals and groups to suit you.
Township: Gisborne
Country Cob Bakery
Famous for our superb variety of breads, pies, pastries, fabulous
country breakfasts and hearty lunches. Catering available for large
and small functions.
Open from 7am daily.
Type: Bakery
Township: Kyneton
Hanging Rock Winery
Established in 1983 by John and Ann Ellis, Hanging Rock is the largest winery in the region and has established a reputation as one of Australia’s best small wineries, with award-winning wines including the flagships’ Macedon’ sparkling and Heathcote Shiraz. Other highly regarded wines include ‘The Jim Jim’ aromatic varietals – Sauvignon Blanc and RS Fifty Riesling.
Township: Hanging Rock
Granite Hills Winery
Winner of over 400 awards, this founder and pioneer of the region
has forged an enviable reputation, notably an Australian benchmark
riesling and a ‘peppery shiraz’, which is a total revelation. Cellar door tastings
and sales.
Hours:
Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm,
Sunday 12-6pm.
Township: Kyneton
MorganField Vineyard
Mark and Gina Morgan's boutique vineyard and cellar is set on the southern slopes of the Great Divide with splendid views of Mount Macedon and Cobaw Ranges at their back door. Their cellar door offers a selection of gourmet platters, pies, and ‘specials’ of the day.
Township: Lancefield
Ellender Estate Winery
Ellender Estate Winery
Regarded as one of the prettiest settings in the region, Ellender Estate is just ten minutes from Malmsbury and ten minutes from Daylesford in the hills surrounding Glenlyon.
Ellender Estate provides the idyllic winery escape – unwind on the terrace overlooking the lake with a regional tasting platter or a wood-fired pizza and a glass of wine.
Township: Malmsbury
Annie Smithers' Bistrot
A small French Bistrot catering to the ‘food and wine savvy’ of the
Macedon Ranges. The dining area overflows into a wine and produce
store packed full of Annie’s seasonal preserves and the best local wines.
1 Hat Rating in
The Age Good Food Guide.
2 Wine Glasses in
The Gourmet Traveller
Restaurant Guide.
Township: Kyneton
Doonie's Diner Fish 'n' Chips
Enjoy lunch or dinner at Doonie’s Diner. Fresh flake and a variety of
fish daily, kid’s menu, the best burgers and souvlakis, great coffee
and friendly service. Lunch orders available.
Dine in or takeaway.
Hours:
Tuesday - Thursday 10am-8.30pm
Friday 10am-9pm
Saturday 10.30am-8.30pm
Sunday 11am-8.30pm
Township: Gisborne
Victoria Hotel
A country hotel with warm welcoming character. Bistro open daily, open
fires, Macedon Region wines. Bar features daily counter meals and TAB.
Function room for private gatherings, meetings and celebrations.
Township: Woodend
Capones Pizzeria
Great Italian pizza and pasta. Modern renovated restaurant, full bar
and wine list (BYO, wine only). Only the freshest ingredients, all
sauces and dishes are made by hand on the premises. Kids activities, warm
open fire and fully air conditioned.
Pizza from $12, Pasta from $10.50. Pick-up and delivery in Kyneton
area. Bookings recommended!
Hours: Sunday - Thursday 5pm-
Township: Kyneton
Cobaw Ridge
Cobaw Ridge, positioned in a natural amphitheatre on the warmer
northern slopes of the Macedon Ranges is only 15 minutes east of
Kyneton. This estate is set in a magnificent pristine, natural landscape,
adjoining the Cobaw State forest with cellar door overlooking the vineyard.
“Alan and Nelly Cooper’s wines are regional benchmarks.
Township: Kyneton
Chanters Ridge
Chanters Ridge is a small family-run vineyard at Tylden in south
central Victoria. We produce high quality, award winning Pinot Noir,
sparkling red Pinot Noir and Macedon Blanc de Noir.
Township: Woodend
Mount Gisborne Wines
Mount Gisborne Wines is dedicated to producing high quality, hand fashioned Burgundian style wines.
The owners, David and Mary Ell, under the tutelage of MasterStuart-Anderson Winemaker Stuart Anderson have been producing quality wines since 1991. The property, on 75 acres is located in South Gisborne, in the Macedon Ranges Viticultural Region, and is bordered by the Wombat forest.
Township: Gisborne
Emporium on Piper
Piper Street has become Victoria’s favourite drive destination. The Emporium on Piper is a major drawcard for those seeking classic products, both local and imported.
Spend an hour or two with the simply beautiful range of traditional Persian carpets. Each item carefully selected by Margaret Jasper on her regular visits to Iran.
Her touch is also in evidence with the plethora of things beautiful including Venetian jewellery and glass objects d’art. Special items for the garden including imported Italian terracotta pots and rare urns from the Middle East.
Then, relax over coffee and treats, or a glass of
Township: Kyneton
Macedon Spa
Macedon Spa is the Macedon Range's most exciting new development. Combining Macedon Spa Motel, Macedon Views Restaurant and Function/Conference Centre and Macedon Day Spa, we can satisfy your appetite with a mouth-watering meal, your muscles with a massage or your soul with one of the most stunning views in Victoria!
Macedon Spa Motel has 36 beautiful rooms each with its own spa.
Macedon Day Spa is attuned to your body's every need. Fancy a chocolate truffle body wrap?
Macedon Views Restaurant has quickly established itself as the area's favourite restaurant offering great value, generous meals
Type: Hotel Restaurant Conference Centre Day Spa
Township: Macedon
Tarrangower Estate
A small family operated vineyard producing quality, naturally made
wines from estate grown Shiraz, Chardonnay and Cabernet. Home
of “The Revolutionary’s Chardonnay”.
Cellar door only at
10am-5pm weekends and
public holidays; otherwise by
appointment.
Township: Malmsbury
Rowanston on the Track
A family vineyard and winery situated on the northern foothills of
the Macedon Ranges. Traditional techniques are used by the
owners and winemakers to produce award winning wines.
Hours: 9am-5pm Thursday - Sunday
& Public Holidays.
Type: Vineyard - Winery
Township: Lancefield
Campaspe Country House Hotel and Restaurant
Wander the Edna Walling-designed gardens and be charmed by the circa 1927 country guesthouse. Indulge in The Age Good Food Guide recommended restaurant. It's easy to see why this oasis of country style is a favourite among Melbournians escaping the city.
Type: Country House Hotel
Tariff: From $250 per night Township: Woodend Occupancy: Max 2 adults per room
Zig Zag Wines
Planted in 1972, Zig Zag Rd. was the third vineyard established in the
Macedon Ranges Region. The non-irrigated vines produce wines of exceptional
quality with distinctive cool climate flavours; they are consistent medal
winners. All wines come from fruit grown on the Estate and include:
Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet/Merlot, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and
Sparkling Shiraz.
Township: Malmsbury
The Royal George
Share our passion for good food and wine at the Royal George Hotel. Famous for its contemporary menu, great local wines and beers, the Royal George Hotel is the place to be for lunch, dinner, regional events and private functions.
Open: Wednesday - Saturday Dinner 6-9pm and Thursday - Sunday Lunch 12pm-2:30pm.
Township: Kyneton
Colenso
Colenso is an edible oasis tucked amongst
an indigenous garden, at the end of Bakery Lane, Woodend.
Open Monday through Saturday days,
offering breakfast, lunch and all sips
and bites in between.
We are also open Friday and Saturday evenings. Friday night offers a casual menu suited to kicking back after the weeks work.
On Saturday, Colenso continues with our set dinner menus, with reservations from 6.30.
Please contact us for further details. Or check our website www.colenso.com.au
On-line booking now available.
Township: Woodend
Mike's Wine Tours
Mike’s Daily Wine Tour of the Macedon Ranges is one of Melbourne’s best day tours. Our guided, small group wine tours are fully inclusive of transport, wine tasting, gourmet main course lunch and cheese/antipasto tasting platters. We visit 3-4 award winning boutique wineries with rustic cellar doors, meet the winemakers and lunch at Hanging Rock giving our guests a truly memorable experience of visiting Melbourne.
Type: Wine tours
Township: Macedon
Pizza Verde
Real wood fired pizza using 100% organic flour and the region’s
best produce. Large range of local and imported beers. Licensed and
BYO (wine only). Take away, gluten free and kids menu available.
Hours:
Dinner Thursday - Monday from 5pm.
Lunch Saturday & Sunday from 11am.
Township: Kyneton
Aperitivo Food and Wine Bar
Great authentic Italian food local award winning wine from Wallaston House-made terrines, sausages cakes. alfresco dinning and sensible prices Open, Cellar door Wednesday and Thursday 11am-2pm cheese or meat plate lunch with wine tastings, Restaurant and cellar door Friday and Saturday 9am for Breakfast, lunch and dinner Sundays Public Holiday Mondays 10am-4pm Breakfast-lunch. www.aperitivokyneton.net
Township: Kyneton
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