Hotels in Woodend, Australia

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Woodend, VIC, Australia
Apr 4 — Apr 52
Woodend, VIC, Australia
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Cheapest day:Monday
Most expensive day:Sunday
$92 - $118
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

About Woodend

Woodend is a charming 19th-century town set in the Macedon Ranges. Handsome historic buildings line the streets of the town centre and house cafes, boutiques and antique stores. Venture into the Victorian countryside to visit the mysterious Hanging Rock and tour cool-climate wineries.

Things to do in Woodend

Stroll around the town centre and admire handsome heritage buildings like the Clock Tower and Holgate Brewhouse. The Gothic-style St Mary's Anglican Church features a handsome façade built with locally quarried bluestone. Enjoy breakfast at a trendy café and hunt for treasures at independent boutiques and antique stores.

Woodend is a gateway to Hanging Rock, an enormous lava tower formed by an ancient volcanic eruption. It’s a sacred site for the indigenous Wurundjeri people and a former hideout for notorious bushrangers like Mad Dog Morgan. The mysterious rock is also immortalised in books, films and TV shows. Learn about the unique geology of the area at the Discovery Centre and climb the steep trail to the 1,800-metre-high summit. The sun-dappled picnic areas below Hanging Rock are perfect for lunch.

Rent a bicycle and explore the Three Town Scenic Route. The scenic trail starts at the train station and connects Woodend with the neighbouring towns of Trentham and Kyneton. Take it slow on picturesque country lanes and tree-lined roads.

Spend the day touring boutique wineries in the Macedon Ranges. Cellar doors are small, intimate and often run by the winemakers themselves. Prefer beer? The Holgate Brewhouse in the town centre bottles some of the most popular craft beers in Australia. You’ll also find some excellent gin distilleries near Woodend.

Getting around Woodend

Woodend is compact and easy to get around on foot. The town is in the Macedon Ranges, one hour from Melbourne by car or train. Rental cars offer the freedom to visit Woodend and explore local sights and attractions at your own pace. Melbourne Airport is a 45-minute drive away.

Facts about staying in Woodend

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  • What are the best hotels in Woodend?

    Holgate Brewhouse, rated with a score of 7.5 from 178 reviewers, is one of the most popular hotels in Woodend. Other top stays include Hobreid House Country Stay With A Beautiful Garden Pets Welcome, with an average rating of 8.8 from 17 reviewers.

  • How much do hotels in Woodend cost?

    Hotels in Woodend cost an average of $147/night, according to HotelsCombined data in the last 72 hours.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Woodend?

    Over the last 3 days, Woodend hotels have been found for as cheap as $147/night in searches by HotelsCombined users. Prices for this weekend in Woodend start from $147 per night when checking in on Mar 29 and out on Mar 31.

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