Woodend

Overview

An evocatively named country village, Woodend is a jewel in the centre of the Macedon Ranges.

Woodend is the quintessential modern rural village featuring cosmopolitan cafes, bookstores, and an eclectic mix of old and new wares for all tastes. Unique and stylish. Woodend has developed a modern feel whilst retaining its country charm.

History

Woodend is located between Macedon and Kyneton and at the northern end of Macedon's Black Forest. The town has a long history, dating back to the days of the Gold Rush of the 1850s, when Woodend was a service centre for people on their way to the goldfields of Bendigo and Castlemaine.

Places of interest

Hanging Rock Reserve
Woodend Bridge
Insectarium of Victoria
Campaspe Park
Wineries
Holgate Brewhouse
Braemar College

Accommodation

Woodend provides an excellent range of comfortable to luxury accommodation including hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and self catering. For further information please contact:

Woodend Visitor Information Centre
High Street, Woodend VIC 3442
Open 7 days, 9am–5pm
Telephone: 03 5427 2033 or 1800 244 711
Email: vic@mrsc.vic.gov.au
Website: www.visitmacedonranges.com

 

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