The delightful township of Woodend is located between Kyneton and Macedon, north of Melbourne in the Daylesford and
Macedon Ranges Region. The area is renowned for its wineries, heritage and thriving arts and craft and cultural
community. There are many historic buildings in the town and a collection of antiques in the local
shops and in then local museum. The Woodend Golf Course is located on the slopes of an extinct volcano and offers
dramatic views and a challenging course. One major attraction in Woodend is the Hanging Rock Reserve,
situated about 8 km east of Woodend. The reserve includes a cafe, discovery centre, large BBQ and picnic areas,
and a racecourse. The Hanging Rock picnic races are a famous event on the racing calendar in rural Victoria.
Hanging Rock is also the location for a mystery novel and film of the same name, which is
regarded as an Australian Classic. The Macedon Ranges wine region includes a collection of famous wineries around Romsey,
Woodend, and Lancefield area. There is a range of entertainment venues at the local pubs and clubs,
many of which offer live entertainment. The the details of the events, gigs and venues in the lists below.