Visit the Macedon Ranges

Peony Paddock Picnic 2025 - Spring Hill Peony Farm in the Macedon Ranges

Pick your own peonies from the five-acre peony paddock. It really is a paddock. Bring a picnic and sit in the paddock on Little Church grounds.  Be ready for a hike along the bumpy bush track (3 km return) feed the horses and say hello to the calves. We really are a farm. Tickets will go on sale on Sunday 9 November 2025 at 11am. The link will be on our website.   Dates for 2025:  Note that entry to the Peony Paddock is via the Little Church, and you must have a pre-purchased ticket. Wed 12 November – Fri 21 November 2025 inclusive (these dates can change as the season progresses - stay in touch) $56 per ticket for paddock view and pick 15 stems from the paddock $14 per ticket view paddock only $5 per ticket 16 years and under (1 year and under free) All days are ticketed. Everyone must have a pre-purchased ticket. Dogs on leads welcome. Or follow our Facebook or Instagram for more up-to-date information.

Budburst is back for another fabulous weekend in the Macedon Ranges. Taking place Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November 2025, this is your once-a-year opportunity to go beyond the cellar door, sip rare wines you won’t find anywhere else, and meet the passionate people who craft some of Australia’s most exciting cool-climate wines. At Budburst, you don’t just taste wine…You wander. You wonder. You get a little lost and you discover something rare & unforgettable. Over two festival days, more than 20 winemakers across 15+ Budburst venues will open their doors, to offer wine tastings, varied food and entertainment offerings, while sharing their stories. From established icons to hidden gems, Budburst is all about connection - between the makers, the wines, and you. Just under an hour from Melbourne, but a world away from ordinary, Budburst is a must for wine enthusiasts, culture seekers, and weekend wanderers Victoria-wide and beyond. Embrace the opportunity to lose yourself in the wine, the produce, and the magic of Macedon Ranges.  Festival hours run from 10am to 5pm each day, with tastings, curated food menus, and the chance to chat directly with the winemakers at every stop. TICKETS Festival Passes start from $39 and weekend passes only $52! On sale from 1st August (early bird until 31st August). Tickets include:

• A keepsake Plumm crystal Macedon Ranges wine glass
• A festival passport with all the details you need to make the most of your weekend
• Wine tastings across participating wineries

Designated drivers and children under 18 are invited to join the festival for free. TRANSPORT OPTIONS Leave the driving to someone else and jump on one of the hop-on/hop-off Budburst bus routes. On Saturday Budburst buses will take ticket holders directly to cellar doors around the Macedon Ranges, allowing you to visit up to 5 Budburst venues, with 6+ wineries on each loop. Tickets are $105 for a combined Saturday bus ticket and weekend festival pass. Alternatively, a number of local wine tour companies have bespoke options for you to choose from. More information available on the Budburst website. If you prefer to plan your own adventure, a number of suggested self-drive itineraries will be available on the festival website. Come for the wine. Stay for the stories. Budburst 2025—where cool wines and warm hearts await. More details to come via the event website. Additional details will be released soon. Festival and bus tickets are on sale from early August. ABOUT MACEDON RANGES WINE The Macedon Ranges wine region is less than an hour by car or train from Melbourne’s CBD. Popular wines include refined Chardonnays and award-winning Pinot Noirs as well as elegant sparkling varietals. Many wineries are boutique and family-owned, creating signature wines using traditional techniques. As a result, the region is appreciated for cool-climate wines that are limited in quantity and exceptionally high in quality.

Duneira Estate in the Macedon Ranges celebrates its 150th year anniversary with an 1870s Victorian Ball.

Come along dressed in your finest 1870’s ball attire and enjoy a night of dancing, conversation, wine, champagne and a sensational supper.

Music will fill the night air as we start with Victorian-themed ball dances from the 1870s.

As the night goes on then we pay homage to Duneira’s founders, the Officer Family. Get set to enjoy highland Scottish reels and dance the night away. Gentlemen wearing of kilts is encouraged!!

This is an exclusive event with limited tickets and an exceptional chance to experience a social event that Duneira’s historic villa was built for in 1875.

Once you have purchased your tickets you will receive a formal invitation with the outline of the evening.

28 November 2025, 7pm - 11pm Duneira Estate Mount Macedon

Dont miss out on this special event! Book now!

Come down and visit some of the finest producers in the state at the Macedon Village Farmers' Market, held below the majestic Mount Macedon on the welcoming grounds of Macedon Primary School. The market will be an extension of the Woodend Community Farmers' Market and you can look forward to shopping with many of the same stallholders, who will be bringing their high quality produce to the Macedon and surrounding communities, 4 times per year on the 5th Saturday. You can expect the same focus on sustainability, authenticity and community as the Woodend Farmers' Market. The Macedon Primary School are involving the school community in this event and will use any funds raised to further their landcare project.

THE NATIONAL INSECT EXPO is Australias largest insect exhibition showcasing the entire Science of Entomology (Insects) to the general public. The first National Insect Expo was held in July 2022 and over 6000 visitors attended the first event with many travelling from interstate in order to experience this unique event for the first time. The 2023 Expo was again held at the Woodend Buffalo Stadium in September that year and attracted more than 7000 visitors with quite a few arriving from overseas including Madrid, Hong Kong and Berlin. These international visitors were keen to network with Australian breeders and suppliers in order to fascilitate business opportunities at the event. 2025 was a fantastic event with a venue full of exhibitors on show to the public over the 3 days. This event attracted even more international visitors from Singapore and the United States. Now in its fifth year, and to be held on Friday 2 October to Sunday 4 October 2026, this spectacular exhibition will continue to provide visitors with a unique and fascinating look into the world of insects and their relatives. Featuring Entomologists, Insect Researchers, Breeders, Spider and Scorpion Keepers, Insect Educators and Specialist Insect Retailers, this amazing event also brings together a large number of static Entomological Collections, 'Live' Insect displays, Spiders, Scorpions and Related Invertebrates, Childrens Workshops, Entomological Merchandise and the ongoing research work of the National Institute of Entomology Over 100 exhibitors from all over Australia and New Zealand will once more provide spectacular displays, many of which are never seen by the public. Featured Insect Pantomime Entertainment is also provided in order to meet and greet all visitors and Quality Food Catering is also available On-Site during the entire 3 day event. Ticketing - the tickets link will be updated closer to the event. Watch this space.

Bolobek Garden Fair Address  370 Mount Macedon Road, Macedon VIC 10am to 4pm each day 3 & 4October 2026