Visit the Macedon Ranges

Join us on Sunday's amongst the beautiful Glen Erin vines for live music, relaxation, and a refreshing drink while indulging in our Music in the Vines menu. 

Each week, we'll showcase a different local band or musician to celebrate the amazing talent in our community.

Run the Rock is held at the ever-stunning Hanging Rock in Victoria’s beautiful Macedon Ranges. A short drive from Woodend and Mount Macedon, and only one hour from Melbourne’s CBD, there’s a distance for everyone with the 22km Half Marathon, 13.5km, 5km or 2km for kids. With spectacular views and native wildlife, you get to experience running on trails, paths, and roads, including a lap at the base of Hanging Rock. Afterwards celebrate your achievements in our event village with live music, food trucks, games for the whole family, and more. Don't miss out on ticking off this bucket-list event!

The Wombat Classic is one of the iconic Shifty Fifty races and is a great season opener. The bush here has some amazing fire trails and single track while featuring some scrubby bush and fast-rolling flats across the day for a bit of extra speed. As always we have a 10 am start with a 25km, and 50km route option for riders, and eMTBs are of course always welcome. Oh, and we’ve got the Outer Wombat 50km gravel grind returning again in 2025.

Macedon Ranges Music Festival 2025 Returns to Hanging Rock with an Unmissable Lineup The highly anticipated Macedon Ranges Music Festival (MRMF) 2025 is returning on Saturday, March 29, with an incredible line up of live music at the iconic Hanging Rock. As one of Victoria’s premier community-driven events, MRMF promises an unforgettable day of outstanding performances, delicious food, and a vibrant atmosphere—all while raising funds for the Cambodian Kids Foundation. This year’s festival will be headlined by Emma Donovan, one of Australia’s most powerful and soulful voices, known for her deep connection to Indigenous culture and storytelling through music. Steph Strings, the dynamic fingerstyle guitarist and singer-songwriter, will captivate audiences with her internationally acclaimed show that has sold-out venues around the world. The ever-energetic Hot Potato Band will transform Hanging Rock into a New Orleans-style street party with their infectious, brass-driven grooves. Joining them will be the soulful, blues-infused 9-piece band Fools, troubadour singer-songwriter Joshua Batten, and Son Quba, bringing the irresistible rhythms of traditional Cuban dance music to the festival's dance floor. And don't forget your cowboy hat—prepare for an interactive line dancing session with Country Struts Boot Scooting. In addition to the incredible music line up, festival goers can enjoy a diverse range of delicious food stalls, local craft beverages, and family-friendly activities. MRMF continues its mission of doing it all for a great cause, with 100% of festival profits supporting the Cambodian Kids Foundation. Festival Director Jimmy O'Hare expressed his excitement for the upcoming event: “The Macedon Ranges Music Festival is all about incredible music, a strong community spirit, and making a real difference. We’re thrilled to bring such a diverse and talented lineup to the stage, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Hanging Rock for MRMF 2025” MRMF2025 is supported by the Victorian Government through the Community Support Fund and Creative Victoria, delivered by Music Victoria.

Join Castlemaine artist Linda Newton in this full-day drawing class where you learn to outline your sketches before using watercolour pigments to fill them with colour! Linda is known for her quirky yet incredibly detailed paintings and drawings and in this intensive workshop, she will show you how she creates her animals including how she creates movement in her characters and develops personalities. You will then be guided on how you can add dimension and drama in your composition by adding a watercolour wash to your work. Linda will go over the basics of using watercolours and the effects that can be achieved with a variety of brushes and the finishes that can be achieved with different techniques. Each participant will be provided with a kit to use during the workshop and take with them to continue their artistic journey at home. Your kit is valued at more than $70 and will include:

• Kuretake Watercolour Set - incl. 12 high pigment paints
• Zig Kuretake waterproof black fineliner
• 3 x Watercolour Brushes
• A4 Watercolour Pad

A delicious lunch will be provided created from all local organic produce and able to cater for any dietary requirements you may have. We also provide you with a divine afternoon treat and tea and coffee facilities are available throughout the course.