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Campaspe Country House Hotel & Restaurant is the perfect country destination for an elegant executive retreat, a romantic weekend away, your dream wedding, dinner with fiends or high tea in the gardens. Less than an hour's drive from Melbourne, Campaspe House combines genuine country style with the relaxed sophistication of a boutique hotel. The 1920's art deco manor house features a fully licensed restaurant, with head chef, Steffen Jensens passion and flair for Australian cuisine with a French twist showcased by their region's finest cool climate wines. Enjoy award winning service in the restaurant, small private dining room, outdoors in the historic Edna Walling designed gardens or on the pool terrace. Relax in one of 20 intimate bedrooms all with ensuites or private bathrooms, tastefully decorated and well equipped. Indulge with a range of exclusive spa treatments designed for men and women with Ellenis Campaspe Spa located in the manor house with experienced internationally trained Clinicians. Ellenis' treatment philosophy centres on results that are immediately noticed. An extensive range of facilities are available on-site including an outdoor solar heated swimming pool, billiards, darts, croquet and petanque. Campaspe House is located in the quaint village of Woodend, in the foothills of the beautiful Macedon Ranges with famous gardens, natural forest, world-class wineries, unique villages and abundant antique and speciality shops and boutiques. Campaspe Country House is the ideal gourmet retreat to explore Victoria's picture perfect countryside.

Located only 45 minutes from Melbourne, Braeside Mt Macedon Country Retreat is located in the foothills of Mt Macedon on 27 acres of hillside bushland with a large and picturesque English-style garden. An escape from the city heat in the summer months, wood fires and bracing walks in winter, and the glory of autumn and spring - Braeside Mt Macedon Country Retreat is an all-season delight. Ideal for a romantic getaway or exploring the beautiful Macedon Ranges, do as little or as much as you like. Lie in, read a book by the fire, catch up on a DVD or venture out to explore the local villages, gardens and nurseries, have a picnic at Hanging Rock or visit one of the wineries in the region. Braeside Mt Macedon is home to abundant wildlife with kangaroos, parrots, ducks, rabbits and many native birds amongst the daily visitors. Three comfortable self-contained cottages are dotted throughout the gardens. Complimentary breakfast hampers include free range eggs, locally cured bacon, freshly baked bread, homemade granola, yoghurt, homemade jam, fresh juice, tea and coffee....

Auberge Woodend is nestled in magnificent surrounds with Mount Macedon as the backdrop, this is an ideal escape in boutique-style accommodation on a country farm. Whether your stay is a romantic weekend away or a small conference, luxury living is combined with country hospitality Auberge Woodend. Auberge Woodend is the place to be for gourmet getaways, hiking retreats, back-to-nature honeymoons, wine buffs, gastronomes and nature lovers. Up to ten people can be accommodated over five rooms, each with an ensuite and other facilities. Located only five minutes from Woodend Shopping Village and Woodend Railway Station, one hour from Melbourne and 30 minutes from Melbourne Airport....

Since 1999, Holgate Brewhouse has been producing authentic craft beer, bold and brimming with character. The team make it themselves, in their family-owned microbrewery in the village of Woodend, Victoria. Visit the 19th century Hotel, bar and tap-room, to discover just how fresh and full-flavoured genuine craft beer can be. Relax in the friendly atmosphere of the cosy bar and lounge. Enjoy the 12 Holgate beers on tap, a superb local wine list and popular restaurant. The accommodation rates include breakfast and are fantastic value. Enquire about the packages available. The hotel is centrally located to both Daylesford and Macedon Ranges attractions. The staff can advise you on what to do while in the area. Or, just kick back in the wonderful village of Woodend. Take in the shops, cafes, antiques and scenery. The bar, lounge and restaurant offer modern Australian menu including house-made breads, cakes and platters of local produce. Many of the dishes, including fish and chips, and beef and ale pie, are cooked using the Holgate beer and the menu includes beer matches with the dishes. Please visit the website for more details. Australian owned. 100 percent independent. Straight from the gate....

Relax at Bella Loft, a self-contained studio apartment for two located in the heart of Woodend, home of the wonderful Woodend Winter Arts Festival. Help yourself to the complimentary tea, coffee and fresh fruit provided on your arrival, and enjoy the light, open feel created by the contemporary design and the balcony overlooking the private courtyard. Take a stroll down beautiful High Street and admire the magnificent old gum trees. Roam the Village with its wide range of caf?s, restaurants and speciality produce, craft and clothing shops. Drop in to Holgates Brewhouse and sample their range of boutique ales and lagers. Dine out in style or shop locally and utilise the fully equipped kitchen. Visit the Hanging Rock Reserve and find out about the history, mystery and geology of the Rock and surrounding areas at the Hanging Rock Discovery Centre. And do not miss the opportunity to take in some of the 47 plus vineyards and wineries in the region. For any further information please contact Bella Loft....

Colenso is a fabulous little dining room tucked well away from the main street in Woodend. Open for breakfast, Monday to Saturday from 8.30am, and also available for dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:00pm. Offering so much more than just great coffee. Breakfast is served until just shy of noon and has classic offerings such as the nutty muesli with yogurt, french toast with maple syrup and of course, full egg breakfasts with side dishes made by chefs with an eye to consistency and detail. Lunch is a midday pleasure with cured salmon, beetroot relish, creme fraiche and pea fritters. Pastry is a highlight at Colenso, and desserts are simply done and just sweet enough. The Eurocave has eight wines by the glass from boutique producers and always a selection from near and far with a focus on quality and minimal intervention wine making. Dinner offers a compact and stylish menu. The gnocchi will call you back and braised dishes are always deeply flavoured wonders, made with care. Relax into the rhythm of the region with our handmade modern menu, glass in hand....

Offering the perfect ingredients for a relaxing and romantic stay, Mirkwood Forest Self-Contained Spa Cottages is the ultimate romantic getaway. Designed with comfort in mind, the property offers guests free WiFi, a private tennis court, in-door or outdoor spa, trout fishing in one of their five lakes (equipment provided), cycling (bikes provided), telescope, free-standing wood heaters, reverse cycle air-conditioning, full kitchens, espresso machines and gas barbecues. Let's not forget - comfortable beds and total privacy! There are two contemporary and luxurious cottages each with spas. The Garden Guest house has a two-person indoor spa and the Tennis Court Cottage an outdoor spa. Your stay includes full breakfast provisions, robes fit for royalty, comfortable slippers, Molton Brown toiletries, Egyptian cotton linen and high quality towels. Weekend stays of two nights includes a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine. Embrace total relaxation in the privacy of your cottage with one of the areas top masseurs, prior arrangement required. Everything is arranged for that romantic getaway with candles, music and total privacy. Just bring yourselves and relax. Mirkwood Forest Self-Contained Spa Cottages was selected as one of Australia's Top 52 Getaways by The Age newspapers' Good Weekend Magazine....

Why not get out of the house and celebrate over 125 years of Racing at the Rock by spending Australia Day at one of the most iconic venues in Australia - Hanging Rock. Come and enjoy the best Country Racing has to offer with a great day at the Rock which is located within the beautiful Macedon Ranges. You would struggle to find a more unique environment to enjoy a day at the races with family, friends or work colleagues. There is a range of activities available with kids activities, live music, food stalls, big screen on site to view all the local and metro racing and much more. The Rock is only an hour's drive from Melbourne's CBD, Bendigo, Seymour and Ballarat or you can catch VLine to Woodend Station to be met by shuttle buses to the race course and then back again to the station. Please note that the Liquor Licence does not permit alcohol to be brought on to the racecourse. Beach umbrellas and shade structures not permitted within the racecourse for safety reasons....

Located in the Macedon Ranges region, Sunnyside Cottage provides a haven of serenity and peace for those that wish to experience the beautiful countryside. Sunnyside Cottage is a fully restored Settler's Cottage situated on the working farm of Lemah Park, a beef cattle farm of some 600 acres. The spacious one bedroom cottage is offered for accommodation, bed and breakfast (provisions provided), or self-catered longer stays. The cottage is available for couples that want to enjoy the views and tranquillity of the countryside or explore the numerous local wineries, eateries, climb the mystical Hanging Rock. Popular with cyclists and walkers or those that just want to sit back with a wine and at those cooler times enjoy the fire and the magnificent views down over the valley. The spacious cottage is suited to couples, being only one bedroom, but can accommodate two couples with a large comfortable sofa bed in the lounge. Sunnyside Cottage offers everything needed for that special stay, with quality linen, luxurious bath robes, fluffy bath sheets and toiletries. You will find a fully equipped kitchen, collections of books and DVDs and games are provided for those that would prefer to chill out...

The Ard Choille Heritage Garden is both botanically and historically one of the best of the renowned Mt Macedon gardens, which as a group represent one of the most important and significant collections of Nineteenth Century gardens in Australia. Ard Choille is unusual in the context of Mount Macedon gardens for its siting on the Northern, rather than the Southern slopes of Mt Macedon. Ard Choille, was described by the National Trust of Victoria as one of the 12 outstanding gardens of Mt Macedon, and amongst these select gardens Ard Choille is especially noted as being of exceptional interest. Ard Choille captures the feel of a gracious and inspirational 19th century garden and has taken full advantage of the unique cool climate with a huge array of exotic trees and shrubs. What you can expect to see in a stroll through its majesty are Birches, Beeches, Elms, Oaks, Firs, Lindens, Rowans, Dogwoods, Conifers and numerous tree ferns. There are also masses of rhododendrons, camellias, hydrangeas and thousands of daffodil bulbs . The garden includes a rare 19th Century metal shade house, which is individually classified by the National Trust and is still used today. Please note, bookings are essential....

For over 100 years Melburnians have been escaping the summer heat amid the glorious gardens and old-world mansions of Mount Macedon, originally known as Geburrh in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri people. Mount Macedon is best known for its lookout adorned with a memorial cross to commemorate those who served in the world wars. The spectacular vistas of Melbourne and beyond are just reward for a strenuous hike to the summit. Visit the cross on ANZAC Day to take part in one of the country's most moving dawn services. Take the long walk up to Camels Hump, a rocky outcrop formed by a small steep-sided volcano, which is the highest point in the Macedon Ranges. Look out across to Hanging Rock and the northern rural landscape from the top. However, public parks and reserves won't disappoint, with manicured gardens accompanying the town's more rugged environs. Smell the roses at the historic State Nursery at Macedon and take the Forest Eco-Tourism Walking Trail at Sanatorium Lake. Macedon Regional Park offers up panoramic views, scenic drives, picnic facilities, walking trails, cultural and historic sites of interest and a diversity of flora and fauna. Some of the area's most immaculately preserved gardens are private, so time your visit for regular Open Gardens Scheme open days for the chance to peek behind fences. Discover why Mount Macedon has long been considered a foodie destination. Pick up fresh produce from farm gates and local providores, and meet winemakers and taste wines at cellar doors, including Hanging Rock (be sure to sample the iconic Macedon Cuvee), Curly Flat, Cobaw Ridge, Bindi and Granite Hills. Bring your bike and ride through Macedon Regional Park or time your trip to coincide with November's Mt Macedon Challenge, an annual highlight. Mount Macedon is 65 kilometres from Melbourne and less than an hour's drive on the Calder Freeway....

Hanging Rock Llama Treks provides a one of a kind experience with unique animals. Tours, treks or just to touch a llama. From a couple of hours on the farm with the kids, maybe a day walk while the llamas carry your lunch or maybe a three day camping trek, Hanging Rock Llama Treks can customise an experience for everyone. Located one kilometre from the iconic Hanging Rock Reserve, only an hour's drive from Melbourne....

The Gallery Mt Macedon is an arts collective of local artists showing paintings, ceramics, textiles, wood, photography, glass, origami and jewellery. In addition to original art works and focus exhibitions bimonthly, the gallery offers special events, artists at work at Woodend Winter Arts Festival and unique Wearables parade in Spring. The gallery represents a creative gem in the hub of Mt Macedon Village. Members encourage visitors and bus groups....

The Macedon Ranges form the southern end of Victoria's Great Dividing Range and feature a diverse range of natural and cultural features. The 2,379 hectare park protects forested land along the ridge of the range and offers great opportunities for bushwalking, scenic drives and picnics. Mount Macedon is one of the highest peaks in the range and you can enjoy magnificent views from the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross and the Camels Hump viewing platforms. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe....

Located in the Macedon Ranges region, Sunnyside Cottage provides a haven of serenity and peace for those that wish to experience the beautiful countryside. Sunnyside Cottage is a fully restored Settler's Cottage situated on the working farm of Lemah Park, a beef cattle farm of some 600 acres. The spacious one bedroom cottage is offered for accommodation, bed and breakfast (provisions provided), or self-catered longer stays. The cottage is available for couples that want to enjoy the views and tranquillity of the countryside or explore the numerous local wineries, eateries, climb the mystical Hanging Rock. Popular with cyclists and walkers or those that just want to sit back with a wine and at those cooler times enjoy the fire and the magnificent views down over the valley. The spacious cottage is suited to couples, being only one bedroom, but can accommodate two couples with a large comfortable sofa bed in the lounge. Sunnyside Cottage offers everything needed for that special stay, with quality linen, luxurious bath robes, fluffy bath sheets and toiletries. You will find a fully equipped kitchen, collections of books and DVDs and games are provided for those that would prefer to chill out....

Paramoor Winery is one of the most popular and awarded wineries in the Macedon Ranges. A boutique operation, Paramoor is not about mass production. From the meticulous selection of grapes to the personalised service at the cellar door, every detail is considered. Paramoor's wines have attracted international recognition, with high praise coming from Australia's most recognised wine critic, James Halliday. He calls Paramoor an 'excellent producer of very high quality wines' and has judged several Paramoor wines to be among the best in the nation. Featuring several varieties including Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay, Rose, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Shiraz/Cab Sav, Cabernet Sauvignon, a guided tasting at Paramoor Winery by winemaker Will Fraser is a must for anyone touring the picturesque Macedon Ranges. Paramoor?s cellar door, converted from old stables, draws a crowd as much for its relaxed ambience and thoughtful displays of history, as for its outstanding wines. It is here that gourmet pizzas are served on the first Sunday of each month. Paramoor Winery produces award winning wines, great food, and a cellar door that is one of the most talked about in the region....