Best Wedding Venues in Daylesford, Kyneton & Macedon Ranges
The Daylesford, Kyneton and Macedon Ranges region sits between 50 minutes and 1 hour 35 minutes north-west of Melbourne, offering country estates, heritage barns, lavender farms, lakeside restaurants and vineyard venues across some of Victoria’s most scenic landscape. Often referred to as spa country, the region is known for its gourmet food scene, boutique accommodation and a slower pace that lends itself to weekend wedding celebrations.
With venues ranging from intimate 14-person gatherings at Lake House to festival-scale celebrations of 400+ at Lancemore Macedon Ranges, the region covers a wider range of wedding sizes than most couples expect.
Why you should get married in Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and Macedon Ranges
Close to Melbourne, Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and Macedon Range really provide the ultimate relaxation getaway. In what can often be a stressful time leading in to you dream day, this region allows you to indulge yourself while getting back to nature.
Often referred to as ‘spa country’, there is an abundance of choice when it comes to wedding venues, from luxe restaurants and barns to country estates and wineries. Well known for its gourmet fare and magical main streets with a myriad of boutique stores and eateries, foodies will rejoice.
A Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and Macedon Ranges venue to suit any style.
Daylesford, Hepburn Springs, and Macedon Ranges offer wedding venues that work with the landscape rather than against it. The region’s natural beauty provides an effortless backdrop, while the venue options span from converted heritage buildings to contemporary spaces designed to showcase the surroundings.
Couples drawn to vineyard ceremonies will find established wineries with sophisticated event spaces. Those preferring botanical settings can choose from lavender farms and gardens that require minimal enhancement.
The region’s acclaimed dining scene means exceptional catering is readily available, whether you’re hosting at a world-class restaurant or bringing celebrated chefs to your chosen location.
The appeal lies in the diversity – mountain retreats for intimate gatherings, grand estates for larger celebrations, and everything between. The challenge isn’t finding a venue that suits your vision, it’s narrowing down the options that exceed it.
Things to consider when looking at Daylesford, Hepburn Spring and Macedon Ranges venues
Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and Macedon Ranges deliver exceptional wedding venues, but the region’s unique characteristics require specific considerations. Understanding these factors ensures your chosen venue aligns with both your vision and practical requirements.
Weather
Daylesford, Hepburn Springs, and Macedon Ranges tend to have a cooler climate, so it’s best to prepare your guests if inclement weather may occur. Be sure to have a backup plan in place if you’re hosting your wedding in an outdoor space. Alternatively, this region has many wonderful indoor venues that will ensure your wedding proceeds unhindered by weather conditions. Be it the stunning spring months or a winter wonderland, this region will delight no matter what – just prepare for all possibilities!
Travel
With Macedon only 50 minutes from Melbourne, it allows guests the choice to drive themselves or seek alternative transport to your wedding day. Daylesford and Hepburn Springs are slightly further afield, 90 minutes from Melbourne. It is a good idea to always provide clear directions to your guests to ensure a smooth journey, minimising late arrivals and stress. If you want to organise transport for your nearest and dearest, perhaps consider buses for people to travel together.
Accommodation
While Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and the Macedon Ranges are made up of small towns, there is plenty of choice when it comes to neighbouring accommodation. Hotels are few and far between, however, Airbnb has plenty of options for those looking for accommodation in houses or by renting a private room. Don’t forget, local campgrounds will have cabins to stay in and can provide a cheaper alternative for some guests.
The cream of the crop in Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and Macedon Ranges wedding venues.
Here are Ivory Tribe’s recommendations when it comes to the best wedding venues in the stunning Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and Macedon Ranges regions.
Lakeside luxury.
LAKE HOUSE, DAYLESFORD
- From: $225 per person.
- Size of venue: 14-150 guests.
- Indoor or outdoor: We have beautiful ceremony sites, located on the lake shore, as well as indoor options for the cooler months of the year.
- Distance from Melbourne: 80 minutes.
Just 80 minutes from Melbourne, the two-hatted Lake House Daylesford combines breathtaking lakeside positioning with award-winning hospitality and elegant design. With stunning water vistas, the venue offers intimate ceremony locations and versatile reception spaces that work for both small gatherings and larger celebrations.
Their commitment to local produce has earned numerous culinary awards, while on-site accommodation allows couples to extend their celebration into a luxe, boutique weekend experience. For couples seeking a sophisticated escape that impresses guests year-round, Lake House delivers both scenic beauty and exceptional service.
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125-acre lavender farm estate with lakeside ceremony.
SAULT, DAYLESFORD
- From: $228 per person, dependant on time of the year, and day of the week.
- Size of venue: 90 (sit down).
- Indoor or outdoor: The ceremony on site area is outside, alongside the lavender field north of the restaurant with the lake in the background.
- Distance from Melbourne: 1hour 15mins.
Sault’s defining feature isn’t just its 125-acre estate – it’s the breathtaking lavender fields that create one of Victoria’s most distinctive ceremony backdrops.
The ceremony barn overlooking the lake, accommodates 90 guests with air conditioning and integrated sound, while the lavender fields and manicured gardens provide multiple photography opportunities that capture the estate’s unique character. The homestead restaurant showcases regional produce through their team of chefs, with deck spaces offering 180-degree views across the estate.
Personal service remains central to the Sault experience, with owners involved throughout the planning prcoess. For couples seeking a venue that offers something genuinely unique, Sault’s combination of spectacular lavender fields and lakeside positioning delivers an experience that’s impossible to replicate.
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Historic elegance with contemporary appeal.
HOTEL BELLINZONA, HEPBURN SPRINGS
- From: $180 per person.
- Size of venue: up to 140 seated or 200 standing.
- Indoor or outdoor: The ceremony area is nestled within the terraced gardens.
- Distance from Melbourne: 1hour 35mins.
Hotel Bellinzona is a heritage hotel in the heart of Hepburn Springs, originally built in the 1890s and restored with a blend of period character and contemporary comfort. The terraced gardens step down through established European plantings, creating a layered ceremony setting that feels intimate despite accommodating up to 140 seated.
The hotel’s restaurant handles catering in-house, drawing on the region’s produce and the European hospitality tradition the property was built around. With on-site accommodation and Hepburn Springs’ mineral spa district on the doorstep, couples can build a full weekend around the celebration.
For couples drawn to heritage character without the formality of a homestead, Bellinzona offers a more relaxed, European-inflected alternative — and at $180 per person, it sits at a competitive price point for the region.
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European gardens and glamour.
CADELLA PARK, KYNETON
- From: Venue hire from $8,900. This includes exclusive use of the property as well as all furniture and styling items for your entire event, carefully curated by the Cadella Park team. Catering starts from $165 per person and drinks from $65 per person. This includes a beautiful selection of plates, cutlery, linen, glasses, tableware, staff and everything you need on the day.
- Size of venue: The Barn can host up to 180 guests seated or 200 guests for a cocktail / standing celebration, and both options allow space for a separate dance floor. The gardens can also accommodate a marquee reception, if you prefer.
- Indoor or outdoor: Both indoor and outdoor ceremony locations are available.
- Distance from Melbourne: 1 hour 10 minutes.
Cadella Park delivers what busy couples increasingly seek – a complete wedding experience without the logistics headache. This 1845 heritage property features a century-old barn set among rolling farmland, with multiple ceremony and reception options across the stunning grounds.
The venue’s partnership with Prunella means styling, furniture, flowers, catering, drinks, and event management are all handled in-house with truly refined, elevated skill. From the majestic elm avenue to the tranquil pin oak gardens, Barn reception or marquee celebration, couples can move seamlessly between spaces without venue-hopping or day-of coordination stress.
For couples wanting heritage elegance with contemporary full-service convenience, Cadella Park eliminates the complexity while delivering exceptional results.
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European elegance in historic Kyneton.
PIPER STREET WINE COMPANY, KYNETON
- From: $150 per person.
- Indoor or outdoor: Ceremonies are held in the idyllic courtyard.
- Distance from Melbourne: 1 hour 10 minutes.
Kyneton’s bluestone streetscape hides a gem that understands European hospitality. Piper Street Wine Company occupies a heritage-listed building where exposed brick and contemporary comfort create spaces that feel both historic and inviting, while the lush courtyard becomes the stage for sunset celebrations.
What sets this venue apart isn’t just the setting – it’s the approach. Seasonal menus honour European traditions while showcasing local producers. Pricing starts at $150 per person, making sophisticated dining accessible without compromise. The space flexes beautifully from intimate gatherings to 120-guest celebrations, with the courtyard handling ceremonies and the interior transforming for receptions.
Kyneton’s walkable accommodation options mean guests can extend the experience beyond your celebration. This is heritage architecture that works for modern couples – impressive without being intimidating, considered without feeling overdone.
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Complete destination wedding experience.
CLEVELAND ESTATE, MACEDON RANGES
- From: Food and beverage packages from $165pp.
- Size of venue: 120 sit-down and 200 cocktail.
- Indoor or outdoor: Both indoor and outdoor ceremony options available, in a range of lakeside settings.
- Distance from Melbourne: 1 hour, 10 mins.
Cleveland Estate combines the appeal of a historic 1882 homestead with contemporary luxury across 42 acres of vineyard. The estate blends chic modern design with farmhouse heritage, creating versatile spaces that work year-round, across all wedding styles.
Multiple venue options include the dramatic Carriage House restaurant, the Great Room with exposed timber beams, and intimate spaces like the Chardonnay Terrace. With accommodation for 44 guests in beautifully appointed rooms plus six spa suites in the heritage homestead, couples can create a complete destination experience.
The dedicated wedding manager ensures seamless coordination across ceremony, reception, and accommodation.
For couples seeking elegant country sophistication with the convenience of an all-in-one location, Cleveland Estate delivers both historic substance and contemporary style in the heart of Macedon Ranges.
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Converted church venue in Taradale, styled by Prunella.
CHURCHILL, Taradale
- From: POA.
- Size of venue: Capacity is 100 sit down using the buildings on the property, but they also offer an alfresco dining option during the summer months for up to 130 guests, and can bring in a marquee for larger celebrations up to 150 guests.
- Indoor or outdoor: Indoor ceremony with outdoor reception option in summer months.
- Distance from Melbourne: 1 hour 20 minutes.
An old church, run by the sublime talent of Prunella? Churchill delivers the best of scenic settings and event styling and planning expertise. Overlooking the gorgeous town of Taradale, Churchill blends relaxed European country charm and luxe interior detailing, setting the scene for a stylish soiree that’s classic yet open to your interpretation.
Prunella handles styling, catering, florals and coordination in-house, so couples arrive to a fully realised celebration without managing multiple suppliers.
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Modern luxe on expansive farmland.
- From: Hospitality packages from $155 per person.
- Size of venue: 150 sit down with dance floor or 200 without dance floor. Cocktail capacity – 400 guests with dance floor, 450 guests without dance floor.
- Indoor or outdoor: Three stunning outdoor choices for ceremony spaces. Indoor options available in the event of inclement weather.
- Distance from Melbourne: 1 hour.
Lancemore Macedon Ranges transforms weddings into weekend experiences across 274 acres of gardens, vineyards, and native bushland. Just an hour from Melbourne, the property combines modern country house luxury with genuine privacy and space.
Seventy-two guest rooms ensure extended celebrations without logistical concerns, while multiple ceremony locations include the popular elm tree overlooking the dam, the Ned Kelly Lookout, and the formal Secret Garden.
Executive Chef-led dining showcases local Macedon Ranges produce, while the stunning infinity pool, walking tracks, and expansive grounds provide entertainment beyond the wedding itself.
For couples seeking a complete destination experience where rehearsal dinners, wedding celebrations, and recovery brunches can all happen on-site, Lancemore offers the rare combination of luxury accommodation, exceptional dining, and genuine country estate privacy.
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Victoria’s oldest homestead, reimagined.
THE EPICUREAN EMU BOTTOM, SUNBURY
- From: Hospitality packages from $155 per person.
- Size of venue: 80 – 400+
- Indoor or outdoor: Both indoor and outdoor options available for the ceremony.
- Distance from Melbourne: 30 minutes.
Victoria’s oldest homestead deserves recognition. Established in 1836, Emu Bottom sits on 62 working acres at the Macedon Ranges foothills, just thirty minutes from Melbourne’s CBD.
Two distinct venues offer different experiences and indomitable flexibility: The Homestead with sprawling lawns perfect for marquee celebrations, and The Woolshed, built in 1854 from rough-hewn red gum with exposed timber beams and stone fireplace.
The Epicurean Group’s Italian-inspired cuisine emphasises fresh, regional produce served on generous share platters that encourage connection. Food and beverage packages start from $155 per person, with the scale allowing for everything from alfresco dining to marquee extravaganzas.
This isn’t just another heritage venue – it’s a working farm with genuine history, offering couples the rare opportunity to celebrate on land that’s been hosting gatherings for nearly two centuries.
Daylesford, Kyneton & Macedon Ranges wedding FAQs
Daylesford and Hepburn Springs are roughly 90 minutes from Melbourne CBD by car. Kyneton is closer at around 1 hour 10 minutes, and Macedon Ranges venues like Lancemore are approximately 50 minutes to an hour from the city.
Late spring (October–November) and autumn (March–May) are the most popular — mild temperatures and stunning seasonal colour across the region. The area has a cooler climate than Melbourne, so winter weddings work well at indoor venues like Piper Street Wine Company, Cleveland Estate and Lake House. Summer can be warm but is generally more temperate than Melbourne.
The region offers lakeside restaurants (Lake House), lavender farm estates (Sault), heritage European-style barns (Cadella Park, Churchill), bluestone wine bars (Piper Street Wine Company), country estate hotels (Cleveland Estate, Lancemore Macedon Ranges), and heritage homesteads with working farmland (Epicurean Emu Bottom).
Accommodation ranges from boutique hotels and on-site venue stays to Airbnb houses and cabin-style campgrounds. Lancemore Macedon Ranges has 72 guest rooms on-site, Cleveland Estate accommodates 44 guests across heritage rooms and spa suites, and Lake House offers boutique lakeside rooms. Hotels are limited in the smaller towns, so Airbnb and private rentals are popular for larger guest groups.
Most guests drive, as public transport is limited beyond Kyneton (which has a V/Line train station on the Bendigo line). Couples typically arrange coach transport for the group, particularly for Daylesford and Hepburn Springs venues where the drive is longer.
Victoria is lucky to boast an abundance of wedding venues that will truly wow you and your guests. For the lowdown on all our favourites across the state, head here.
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