Overnight Daylesford and Macedon Ranges Gourmet Food Trail Tour from Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
Trip Type: Overnight Tours
Duration: 2 days
This tour is focused on enjoying the gourmet delights of the Macedon Ranges. There are wonderful landscapes, experiences and characters that make this tour a unique and exciting journey through an emerging tourism hotspot. Over the two day, your local guide will take you to a working organic farm in the foothills of the Macedon Ranges, Hanging Rock Winery, Kyneton with an overnight stay in the 'Lake House' one of the acclaimed 'Luxury Lodges of Australia' and more.
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This tour is focused on enjoying the gourmet delights of the Macedon Ranges. There are wonderful landscapes, experiences and characters that make this tour a unique and exciting journey through an emerging tourism hotspot. Over the two day, your local guide will take you to a working organic farm in the foothills of the Macedon Ranges, Hanging Rock Winery, Kyneton with an overnight stay in the 'Lake House' one of the acclaimed 'Luxury Lodges of Australia' and more.Day 1:
Travel north from Melbourne and visit a working organic farm in the foothills of the Macedon Ranges before visiting the memorial cross on top of Mt Macedon for a bird’s eye view of the region. Leaving Mt Macedon, travel to Hanging Rock Winery to sample their award winning wines at their beautiful vineyard with its stunning views of Hanging Rock and Mt. Macedon.
Next, drive to the historic town of Kyneton to stroll through the famous Piper Street food precinct. Enjoy a beautiful lunch arranged for you at the only 'Chefs Hat' restaurant in Kyneton started by a famous local chef Annie Smithers.
After lunch, travel to the beautiful town of Daylesford famous for its mineral waters, artisan food producers, fine dining, boutique shops and gold rush architecture. The next experience lined up for you is a visit to Herbal Lore, world renowned for its fine herbal liquors, herbal chocolates and liquor fruits. A generous sampling of the product range, along with an entertaining explanation of its creation and manufacture has been arranged for you.
Your stay in Daylesford this evening is at the 'Lake House', one of the acclaimed 'Luxury Lodges of Australia'. This stunning property has become an iconic destination for sublime dining experiences. The afternoon provides time to enjoy your surroundings, relax in style or pamper yourself with a spa or massage treatment. This memorable stay includes a stay in a beautiful 'waterfront' room, 3-course dinner in the 2 'Chefs Hat' awarded restaurant of Alla Wolf-Tasker and full country breakfast.
Day 2:
After enjoying a leisurely breakfast you'll be picked up and taken to O’Tooles Honey to talk to local identity Des O’Toole and sample some of his delicious honey. Then take a short drive to the nearby hamlet of Musk where you'll visit the acclaimed vineyard of Passing Clouds for a tasting of their wines followed by a visit to Istra, a family owned company producing cured meats and small goods renowned for their high quality and flavor.
Also in Musk, visit the Daylesford Cidery. The cidery is the outcome of years of hard work by the owners who have planted over 1500 varieties of vintage apple trees. Here you will be shown around the vast orchard and be offered tastings of the cider by the owners.
Your lunch stop is Trentham, where you’ll have time to stroll through the town filling your bag with delectable local produce before lunch and tour at the famous Red Beard Bakery. Red Beard is famous for its organic sourdough bread and its use of original scotch ovens.
After Trentham, drive a short distance to Blackwood where you visit the 'Garden of St Erth' where you can wander through the secluded and peaceful gardens or ramble through the 'Diggers' shop before you make your way back to Melbourne with your guide.
Travel north from Melbourne and visit a working organic farm in the foothills of the Macedon Ranges before visiting the memorial cross on top of Mt Macedon for a bird’s eye view of the region. Leaving Mt Macedon, travel to Hanging Rock Winery to sample their award winning wines at their beautiful vineyard with its stunning views of Hanging Rock and Mt. Macedon.
Next, drive to the historic town of Kyneton to stroll through the famous Piper Street food precinct. Enjoy a beautiful lunch arranged for you at the only 'Chefs Hat' restaurant in Kyneton started by a famous local chef Annie Smithers.
After lunch, travel to the beautiful town of Daylesford famous for its mineral waters, artisan food producers, fine dining, boutique shops and gold rush architecture. The next experience lined up for you is a visit to Herbal Lore, world renowned for its fine herbal liquors, herbal chocolates and liquor fruits. A generous sampling of the product range, along with an entertaining explanation of its creation and manufacture has been arranged for you.
Your stay in Daylesford this evening is at the 'Lake House', one of the acclaimed 'Luxury Lodges of Australia'. This stunning property has become an iconic destination for sublime dining experiences. The afternoon provides time to enjoy your surroundings, relax in style or pamper yourself with a spa or massage treatment. This memorable stay includes a stay in a beautiful 'waterfront' room, 3-course dinner in the 2 'Chefs Hat' awarded restaurant of Alla Wolf-Tasker and full country breakfast.
Day 2:
After enjoying a leisurely breakfast you'll be picked up and taken to O’Tooles Honey to talk to local identity Des O’Toole and sample some of his delicious honey. Then take a short drive to the nearby hamlet of Musk where you'll visit the acclaimed vineyard of Passing Clouds for a tasting of their wines followed by a visit to Istra, a family owned company producing cured meats and small goods renowned for their high quality and flavor.
Also in Musk, visit the Daylesford Cidery. The cidery is the outcome of years of hard work by the owners who have planted over 1500 varieties of vintage apple trees. Here you will be shown around the vast orchard and be offered tastings of the cider by the owners.
Your lunch stop is Trentham, where you’ll have time to stroll through the town filling your bag with delectable local produce before lunch and tour at the famous Red Beard Bakery. Red Beard is famous for its organic sourdough bread and its use of original scotch ovens.
After Trentham, drive a short distance to Blackwood where you visit the 'Garden of St Erth' where you can wander through the secluded and peaceful gardens or ramble through the 'Diggers' shop before you make your way back to Melbourne with your guide.
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