​​Macedon Ranges A Must-Do Autumn Escape from Melbourne!​​

🍁 ​​Autumn Festival Highlights​​ During April-May, the ​​Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival​​ offers more than just gastronomy: ​​Weekend markets​​: Local crafts and produce ​​Art workshops​​: Painting, pottery and more ​​Treasure hunt​​: Solve clues across 8 parks to win prizes 🍽️ ​​3 Themed Trails to Savor​​ 1️⃣ ​​🥧 Pie & Tart Trail​​ From savory to sweet: ​​Mount Macedon Hotel​​: Hearty steak & mushroom pie ​​Woodend Ice Cream Co.​​: Lemon meringue pie ice cream ​​Gisborne Collective​​: Raspberry Nutella calzone 2️⃣ ​​🥗 Edgy Veg Trail​​ (Plant-Based Heaven) ​​Macedon Ranges Wholefoods​​: Mushroom Wellington ​​3 Little Pigs​​: Spiced chickpea curry ​​Woodend Cellar Bar​​: Tomato tartare with sourdough 3️⃣ ​​🍸 Tipple Trail​​ (Liquid Gold) ​​Kyneton Ridge Estate​​: Cool-climate Pinot Noir ​​600 Above​​: Signature bush herb cocktails ​​Vertical wine flights​​: Taste regional vintages side-by-side 📍 ​​Town-by-Town Guide​​ ​​Gisborne​​: Farm-to-table cafes ​​Mount Macedon​​: Historic pubs with mountain views ​​Woodend​​: Wine bars + artisanal ice cream ​​Kyneton​​: Boutique wineries with cellar doors 💡 ​​Need to Know​​ ​​Trail maps​​: Collect at participating venues (stamp your passport!) ​​Getting there​​: 1hr drive from Melbourne CBD ​​Budget​​: AUD$30-50 for a full meal with drinks ​​#MelbourneDayTrips #MacedonRanges #AutumnInVictoria​