Love is in the air in Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges
Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day, or simply want to spend some quality time with your loved one, our region is home to plenty of places for a romantic escape
From cosy wine bars and fine dining restaurants, to secluded stays and sweet treats, here is a hit list of where to go when you want to spoil that special someone.
Dinner for two
You are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing where to dine in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges. Our region is home to an impressive number of chef hatted and award winning restaurants, all serving incredible cuisine, matched with exceptional service – the perfect date night combination. Hot tip: make sure you book ahead, these venues often book out well in advance.
Lake House, Daylesford
Kadota, Daylesford
Sault Restaurant, Daylesford
Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford
Bistro Terroir, Daylesford
The Boathouse Restaurant, Daylesford
The Argus Dining Room, Hepburn Springs
The Surly Goat, Hepburn Springs
Le Bouchon at Attwoods, Glenlyon
Passing Clouds Winery, Musk
Marchesa, Kyneton
Kuzu Izakaya, Woodend
Mount Monument, Romsey
Mount Macedon Winery, Woodend
Mount Towrong Vineyard, Mount Macedon
Cosy wine bars and cool cocktails
Get cosy with your special someone at one of the regions many wine bars and cocktail lounges. Sip on some local sparkling wine paired with a grazing platter, or go for an expertly crafted cocktail featuring locally distilled gin.
Woodend Cellar & Bar, Woodend
Gindu Distillery Door, Woodend
600 Above, Woodend
Botanik, Kyneton
Still Moon House, Trentham
Bar Merenda, Daylesford
Betel Boy, Daylesford
Hepburn Distillery, Daylesford
Winespeake Cellar + Deli, Daylesford
Outdoor Adventure
If your main squeeze happens to be adventurous, we’ve got some cool outdoor activities in the fresh, open air too:
Hike to the summit of Hanging Rock, you’ll feel on top of the world standing atop of the rock with your love by your side.
Go for a splash at one of the regions many waterholes, top picks include Vaughan Springs and Jubilee Lake – the latter of which you can hire out canoes and paddle boats for a romantic paddle across the water.
Get cosy as you watch the sun sink over the surrounding hills. Check out our guide for the best spots to watch the sunset.
Pack a picnic and take a wander through one of our historic botanic gardens. Take your pick from Kyneton Botanic Gardens, Malmsbury Botanic Gardens, Castlemaine Botanic Gardens or Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens. Grab a ready to go picnic from Daylesford Gourmet, which is full of local goodies.
Secluded Stays
The rolling hills, lush forests and verdant countryside lends itself to plenty of locations for a secluded and romantic stay. Pack your bags and leave the hustle and bustle of your busy life behind as you and your loved one settle in at one of these romantic abodes:
Fellcroft Farmstay, Cobaw
Acre of Roses, Trentham
Little Wren Cottage, Romsey
Viola, Hepburn Springs (managed by Daylesford Country Retreats)
Braeside Mt Macedon
Hanging Rock Views, Woodend
Lumella, Bullarto (managed by Dayget)
Little Hampton Farm, Little Hampton
Norsu Cabin, Macedon (managed by Discover Daylesford)
Malmsbury Barn House, Malmsbury
Why camp when you can glamp
Whether you want romantic sunsets, remote natural beauty or somewhere to gaze at the starlit sky with your lover by your side, you’ll find plenty of luxury romantic glamping locations around here:
Cosy Tents, Yandoit
Daylesford Glamping
Garden of St Erth, Blackwood
Lawson Lodge, Macedon
Big 4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park, Castlemaine
Skyview Bubbletent, Eganstown
Something sweet
Now we couldn’t have a Valentine’s Day list without including some sweet treats. And luckily, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to locally made chocolate and decadent treats in our region. Top picks include:
The Chocolate Mill, Mt Franklin
Daylesford Hot Chocolate Company
Le Peche Gourmand, Creswick
Cabosse & Feve, Castlemaine
Sisko Chocolate, Kyneton
Twankey’s Café, Clunes
Sweet Decadence at Locantro, Daylesford
Flowers
Nothing says ‘I love you’ more than a beautiful floral creation. In Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, we are home to some of the best slow flower growers in the country. Some of our favourites include:
Fleurs de Lyonville, Lyonville
Spring Hill Peony Farm, Spring Hill
Loganberry Farm, Korweinguboora
Little Flower Stall, Woodend
Woodend Flower Farm
Come for the weekend…or longer
Make the most of our summer specials and snag yourself a Valentine’s Day deal and truly treat your loved one. Choose from bonus night stays, dining discounts, massage and bathing specials, plus lots more! Check out our Summer Deals here.
Featured image: Acre of Roses