3 day Daylesford and Macedon Ranges getaway

Start with a tranquil breakfast at one of the many magnificent eateries in Daylesford, such as Cliffy's Emporium, Cafe Koukla or Wombat Hill House Cafe. Or if you're visiting on a weekend, collect your fresh local produce from providores throughout the region at Farmers' markets.

Follow your wander with some refreshment. Order coffee and pastry at famous RedBeard Historic Bakery, a slap-up pub meal at the Cosmopolitan or French farmhouse cooking at Annie Smithers' Du Fermier. You can even take a sourdough bread-making class before ambling back towards Daylesford.

Driving through Musk (five minutes from Daylesford), drop into the family-owned Passing Clouds winery cellar door for a taste of their current release wines. If you skipped lunch in Trentham, relax over a "famiglia" style lunch in the dining room (book ahead).

Then become acquainted with Daylesford Cider Company's dizzying range of ciders and varieties of organic English heritage apples.

Back in Daylesford, grab a table at the Farmers Arms Hotel for the perfect mix of country charm, a sophisticated menu options, extensive wine and beer list and down-to-earth service. Stay at Cosy Tents, glamping options just outside Daylesford or revive at a wellness villa at Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa.

It's worth the 30-minute drive to start your day in the historic township of Kyneton, where you can soak up the unique charm of Piper Street.

For breakfast, let yourself be tempted by charcuterie, terrine, sausage, rillettes and pâtés at the Piper Street Food Co. Leave plenty of time to visit the small shops, boutiques and delightful vintage emporia on this street.

Kyneton is a hotspot for taste-worthy places to eat and drink, so you'll want to squeeze in lunch. Make time for modern south east Asian cuisine at Fook Shing, or opt for tasty casual fare and top-notch coffee at not-for-profit cafe The Social Foundry.

Another leisurely 20-minute drive will reward you with an otherworldly visit to Hanging Rock. Learn about the ancient history of the rock as well as more contemporary tales at the Hanging Rock Discovery Centre before ascending to the summit.

Top off your whirlwind Daylesford and Macedon Ranges tour back in Kyneton with a cocktail made from handcrafted small-batch spirits at Animus Distillery Cocktail Lounge. And if you're staying overnight, try the nostalgic yet fun Kyneton Springs Hotel.