Accommodation in the Macedon Ranges

Boasting over 65 mineral springs concentrated within a relatively small area, this region is recognised as a premier boutique holiday destination due to the resurgence of belief in the healing properties of mineral water. Located a short distance from Melbourne, Spa Country is an ideal locale for 'taking the waters'. This is a European tradition dating to the 1840s, when the large Swiss-Italian community realised the healing potential of the waters surrounding them. Mineral water has been bottled here since 1850 and the towns of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs have been spa resorts in the European style since the 1880s. Alternative and natural therapies, including herbal baths and massages, are also offered in this region.

The Spa Country district also offers wineries and relics of the old goldfields. The surrounding rugged bushland has a number of local reserves such as Lerderderg State Park and Hepburn Regional Park. The Macedon Ranges are ideal for bushwalking, horseriding, fishing and picnicking.