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The Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region makes a great honeymoon destination. Rich with heritage, exquisite local produce, amazing day spas, restaurants, galleries, wineries, boutique shops and markets, it is the perfect place to get lost and re-energise after all the months of wedding planning!

To calm things down and just relax, there is a wide choice of accommodation options – from hotels to bed and breakfasts and wineries!

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Where time just seems to slow down naturally, imagine waking up to crisp country freshness followed by a sumptuous breakfast each morning. Spend your days, just reading a good book or take a stroll through the surrounding country side.

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You can also explore one of the many cycling/bush walking tracks that the area offers or visit one of the awarded vineyards to sample their latest releases!

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After a few relaxing days, you could take the country route to some lovely quaint towns such as Woodend and Kyneton. Fill your baskets along the way with lovely local produce from the markets and boutique shops as special thank you gifts to your loved ones back home.

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Dining in Daylesford includes relaxed, cafe style fare through to five-star fine dining; local and seasonal produce is always on the menu and the service is friendly and attentive.

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To soothe those tired muscles and stresses from the wedding prep, book in a massage or a spa – or take a soak in one of the nearby bathhouses. Immerse yourselves in all that the region has to offer, find your balance naturally and let your romantic journey together start here.

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Ms Chinoiserie Says: Head to toe pampering, five-star accommodation and fine dining; a honeymoon really can’t get much better!

About Grange Bellinzona: At Grange Bellinzona, we create the perfect backdrop for intimate celebrations and beautiful weddings in Daylesford, Victoria. Imagine the grand wedding of your dreams with an added touch of luxury to impress up to 140 of your guests. Tucked in the heart of Victoria’s world famous spa country in Hepburn Springs, our elegant retreat hotel with wide open spaces and timeless beauty, is your perfect match.