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Date ideas in the Macedon Ranges
7 date ideas around the Macedon Ranges, from a tasting that looks out at Hanging Rock and pinot among Granite Hills' boulders to Curly Flat, Holgate Brewhouse and dinner at Midnight Starling. Swipe through them above, or browse every one below. Each was checked on the place's own website: what it is, when it's on and what it costs.
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Food and drink: 7 date ideas in the Macedon Ranges
NEWHAM
Free tasting with a view of Hanging Rock
Hanging Rock Winery pours its whole range for free, from table wines to its Macedon sparkling. Take a produce platter into the all-weather marquee, which looks out to the rock and Mount Macedon. No booking is needed for two.
When Daily 10am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day and Good Friday)
Cost Tasting free; produce platters from $30 for two
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
WOODEND
Hosted tasting in the Wine Den, 680 metres up
Mount Macedon Winery sits at 680 metres, one of the highest vineyards in Australia. In the Wine Den a host walks you through five premium wines with aromas and ingredients to match. Then move next door for a long lunch at the Cellar Door Restaurant.
When Wine Den Friday to Sunday (book ahead); Cellar Door Restaurant lunch Friday to Sunday from 11am
Cost Premium hosted tasting $49 each; estate tasting with a meal $22 each
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
BAYNTON
Drop-in tasting at Granite Hills among the boulders
The Knight family planted Granite Hills in 1970 in boulder-strewn country on the Great Dividing Range. Its wines have since won more than 500 show awards. The cellar door takes walk-ins every day, so it suits an unplanned drive.
When Daily 11am to 5pm; no booking needed unless you are a large group
Cost No tasting price published
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
CARLSRUHE
Weekend pinot at Paramoor on Mount Macedon's slopes
Paramoor is a small, five-star-rated producer at 550 metres, in line with views of Mount Macedon. Its own vines grow Pinot Noir, Riesling and Pinot Gris in a very cool climate. Weekends are the only regular opening, which keeps it quiet.
When Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm, or by appointment
Cost No tasting price published; bottles from about $40
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
LANCEFIELD
Booked tasting of Curly Flat pinot noir at Lancefield
Curly Flat is known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Lancefield. Book a tasting; the range runs from Pinot Gris to single-block Pinot Noir releases. It is open on Mondays, which is rare for a cellar door.
When Friday 12pm to 4pm; Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm; Monday 12pm to 4pm
Cost No tasting price published; book by phone, email or online
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Keatings Hotel, Holgate Brewhouse, Woodend. Photo: Mattinbgn · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
WOODEND
Brewery tour and tasting paddles at Holgate Brewhouse
Holgate has brewed in Woodend since 1999 and now runs a taproom inside its new brewery. Join the weekend brewery tour, then work through a paddle of beers you can't buy elsewhere. Thursday happy hour runs 5pm to 7pm.
When Brewery tours Saturday and Sunday at 3pm; taproom Monday to Wednesday 12pm to 5pm, Thursday to Sunday 12pm to 7pm
Cost Tour price shown when you book; paddles priced at the taproom
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Piper Street, Kyneton. Photo: Richmeister at English Wikipedia · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
KYNETON
French-leaning dinner at Midnight Starling on Piper Street
Midnight Starling is Piper Street's longest-running restaurant and holds one chef's hat. Order à la carte, or hand the night over to the six-course chef's selection. Think coq au vin, duck à l'orange and crème caramel.
When Dinner Wednesday to Saturday from 5.30pm; lunch Saturday from 12pm
Cost Entrées $29 to $34; mains $52 to $62 (duck to share $85); desserts $24; 15% surcharge Sundays and public holidays
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
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