Lancefield

Quick facts

• Population approximately 1,200
• 70 kilometres north of Melbourne
• Geographic heart of Victoria.

Lancefield is a peaceful town whose streetscape features a wide median strip, historic buildings, established gardens and statuesque trees.

Activities and attractions

• Explore Hanging Rock, Mount Macedon or take a scenic drive through the picturesque, boulder-strewn hills surrounding the township
• Shop for antiques at the Macedonia Antique Centre, a heritage building with three storeys of antiques and art from the UK, Europe, Australia and the USA
• Meet the winemaker and taste at the cellar door of numerous wineries in the area (The Bourke and Wills Track, named aftyer famous explorers, winds through the Cobaw State Forest and past some of the region's best boutique wineries).

Major events

• Budburst, Macedon Ranges Wine and Food Celebration - November
• Lancefield Farmers' Market - 4th Saturday of each month, 3rd in December

How to get there
Lancefield is just over one hour from Melbourne on the Tullamarine Freeway.