While I have been here before the recent upgrade, I can't really remember what the railway station…read moreused to look like, and there certainly doesn't seem to be any pictures of it either, which is probably a good thing namely because it was probably rather forgettable. Well, they have certainly done this place up quite a bit, and modernised it as well. In a way, this place does feel a lot safe, and I note that it is also staffed as well, which is something that I miss in other places.

This station has been completely refurbished, but that was done a number of years back before I…read moreactually moved to Melbourne, so I don't actually know, or remember, what the original station looked like. However this one is now much better, and not only has a decent waiting room, but also has restrooms, as well as being staffed. Oh, and it is also quite accessible.

I have to say that this station certainly looks better than a lot of those old 1960s monstrosities…read morethat you tend to see all over the place, though I'm not entirely sure if it has been rebuilt, or if it is in fact new (I suspect the later is the case - though I have since discovered that it was built in 2002). Mind you, it does lack facilities, so it is basically a shelter with a couple of Myki readers, and that is basically it. Still, it does look nice.

We recently had the opportunity to stay here over a weekend for two nights in one of their Ensuite…read moreCabins they offer on-site. The cabin was clean, cozy and basic. It provided all the basic kitchen amenities needed (stovetop/microwave/kettle/mini-fridge) to allow you to sit back relax & never leave the grounds if you chose to. In addition the cabin had a TV (with built-in DVD, and a DVD library available to borrow from at the office), air-con (which would be certainly welcome during Summer) and ensuite. The location (our primary reason for booking) is great and only a 5-10minute walk from the Macedon V/Line train station (giving you easy access to other areas further down the line, such as next-stop Woodend, home to the Holgate Brewery. Well worth not driving so you can enjoy a few drinks!), and also the local small town with Cafe/Milk Bar/local pub. If ever out Macedon way I think it's a great budget option to stay at!

I've noticed that in regional Victoria it is not uncommon to find a pub directly opposite the…read morerailway station. That is probably the best position for a pub because it means all of the workers will pop in here for a drink after a long train journey. When my parent's came over to Melbourne recently and stayed at my Uncle's place, it gave me a great excuse to come up here and have a drink. Mind you my auntie was quite surprised to find out that I knew that there was a pub opposite the railway station, but as my Dad mentioned, I happen to know where all of the pubs are. This was a pretty nice pub, and the cheerful welcome I received when I stepped in through the door goes to show, once again, that country pubs are quite different to their metropolitan counterparts (I never receive a hearty welcome when I walk into the Transit Bar). There is also a beer garden, but I would probably move away from 'beer garden' to describe it more like a backyard, something else that seems to be common with pubs out here.

With new owners and a few renovations, this is the best proper country pub in the area. A full bar…read morewith plenty of icy cold beer on tap will hit the spot nicely. Cameron and the team serve up the usual suspects you'd expect from good pub grub as well as seasonal additions and specials on the menu board. From the beef burger to the chicken parma or the amazing lamb shanks you're in for a treat. The atmosphere is great with 4 large screens around the walls so you won't miss any of the action from your favourite sports team. In winter grab a beer and warm up around the circular open fireplace, or head out to the beer garden. Weekly live music from some of the finest bands. Shannon Noll has even dropped in for the night! So drop in and say g'day to the manager Corey and you may even run into an AFL legend or two!

Great caravan park to stay at. Don't belive nothing you hear. I stayed here 18 months kept to my…read moreself. Didn't buy into people's troubles. Its what you make of it there. Mannagment are helpful. Annita does her best in the office. I don't understand how calm she is with everyone's crap. Parks kept nice and clean. It's a windy area so there's leaves here n there's. Must be a big job them leaves. There is always a hater in life witch no one avoid. But if people are not happy why stay there. Why create drams for everyone else. Its not your business so why slander it. Sorry but management need to remove some of these people. There looking for reasons to start a problems. I have been staying at this park on and off last for the last 9 years. I have seen the park manny times. How clean the parks maintained. I have had the privilege of meeting the last 3 managers. The managers now do a cracking job n need some credit there. My whole time of being there no management has eva asked me for nothing. Loves doing his job and keeps to him self. I just couldn't get my head around the cars racing up n down the highway n the planes flying over. Good park well done.

The only time I have really got off of the train here was when I was heading home, which meant I…read moreended up on the rather boring platform. As such I expected this station to be a rather boring station, though it turns out not to be the case. In fact, on the other platform, it has one of those old station buildings that I do really like. I never realised that, so my opinion of this place has changed quite a lot.

Definitely rate this place. I've come here over the years and have always had such a great…read moreexperience in getting my clothes altered and dry cleaned. The ladies here are really good at what they do, very professional and have helped my fix my bad online purchases and make them into something wearable consistently. Will keep coming back.