Spa country, hatted kitchens, and forest-set venues, an hour from Melbourne.
Only an hour from Melbourne, Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges in Victoria’s Heartland offer tranquillity and indulgence in equal measure. Venues range from luxurious spa resorts and heritage hotels to hidden forest retreats and garden estates.
With 80% of the nation’s mineral springs below and natural beauty above, it’s easy to downshift the pace. Hike Mount Macedon or explore the curious landscape of Hanging Rock. Or go bolder with cycling, rock climbing, or abseiling.
Wellness is the region’s superpower. Treat your team to mineral soaks, massages, and healing therapies that stay with them long after the event.
The food scene is next level, with more awards per capita than any other Victorian region. Expect hatted chefs, boutique wineries, distilleries, markets, and farm-to-table experiences that celebrate fresh, local produce.
From spa resorts and heritage hotels in Daylesford to winery estates and forest retreats across the Macedon Ranges, this region supports everything from boardroom meetings to multi-day conferences and incentive retreats. Six venues are shown below and refresh on each visit. Open the full directory to filter by capacity, style, and location.
Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges sit along the Calder Freeway, with Melbourne Airport closer than the CBD for many southern venues. Macedon Ranges destinations like Lancefield and Mickleham are 30 minutes to an hour from the city, with Daylesford and Hepburn Springs adding 20–30 minutes from there.
Direct via the Calder Freeway, signposted as Bendigo or Daylesford.
The closest gateway for southern Macedon Ranges venues, including Marnong Estate.
Via the Western Ring Road and Calder Freeway.
Coach charters and private transfers are available across the region. The BEV team can connect you with trusted transport partners as part of your shortlist, from coach groups from the CBD or airport to private transfers and on-site shuttles.
Hosting your event in a region aligned with your sector opens doors: local keynote speakers, working examples of best practice, and real knowledge exchange beyond the conference room. The BEV team handles the introductions, including speakers, field days, technical visits, and social programs that put your delegates in front of the people doing the work.
Design conferences, creative sector AGMs, and innovation summits
Led by Deakin University’s Institute for Frontier Materials and Carbon Nexus, Geelong is a national hub for research in composite materials, precision engineering, and advanced manufacturing. CSIRO’s Australian Animal Health Laboratory and the Australian Future Fibre Research and Innovation Centre anchor a deep industry ecosystem.
Engineering conferences, materials science events, and research forums
Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges are known for wellness, luxury retreats, award-winning dining and picturesque countryside settings, making the region ideal for corporate retreats and leadership events.
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Daylesford is approximately 90 minutes from Melbourne, making it an accessible regional escape for delegates.
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