Duneira’s spectacular heritage listed garden will be opening on additional days of Anzac Day 25th April 2024 and Friday 26th April, 2024. Please check the Duneira website for any changes. Gates open at 10am and close at 4pm Adults $12 Seniors $10 Children under 16yrs free. Well behaved dogs on leads most welcome. For more Read More…
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The Res: Macedon Reservoir
Lake adjoining Nursery Rd and Middle Gully Rd Macedon [map]. Macedon Reservoir (lake) is commonly known as ‘The Res’ locally and a favourite swimming spot. A former steam engine supply reservoir, this swimming spot is well suited to very warm days due to its extensive natural shade, both in and out of the water, from Read More…
Ash Wednesday Park – Flying Fox
The Community are all welcome participate and share the Flying Fox at Ash Wednesday Park. (see below for details) The Flying Fox was made possible by the generosity of the Gisborne & District Community Bank Branch of the Bendigo Bank and funding grant for the Flying Fox Project. Need more Information contact us at webmail@mountmacedon.org.au Read More…
Hanging Rock
No visit to the Macedon Ranges is complete without visiting the hauntingly beautiful Hanging Rock. Visitors from around the world come to Hanging Rock, made famous in the film, Picnic at Hanging Rock. Hanging Rock (real name Mount Diogenes) is a rare volcanic formation over 6 million years old located near the townships of Woodend Read More…
Honour Avenue, Macedon
Regarded as the world’s most scenic road in Autumn, Honour Avenue, Macedon is visited by thousands every year. Honour Avenue, Macedon has 154 Pin Oaks creating an arch of leaves from late March to late April each year. Centennial Park located at the end of Honour Avenue, is a popular spot for picnics. Described as an Read More…
Annis and George Bills Horse Trough – Map: C7
The Macedon Horse Trough and hitching rail is located opposite the hotel next to the public amenities. The horse trough reinstates the horse trough damaged in the 1983 bushfires. These horse troughs were placed throughout Australia to provide water for the many animals that travelled long journeys throughout the vast countryside. Donated in memory of Read More…
Hanging Rock Winery
Hanging Rock Winery was established in 1983 by the Ellis family and has grown to be the largest winery in the region. The cellar door has a splendid vista overlooking Hanging Rock and offers over 20 wines covering most styles and varieties along with estate grown Hanging Rock Beef. The property (known as ‘Jim Jim’) Read More…
Things To Do
There are so many interesting and fun things to do in THE MACEDON & MOUNT MACEDON DISTRICT View the spectacular Autumn colours of Honour Avenue and the surrounding district during the Autumn season throughout the area. Enjoy walking, running, cycling or horseback riding on the many trails throughout the Macedon Regional Park or linking local Read More…
Anti-Gravity Hill
Anti-Gravity Hill in Woodend is one of our best kept secrets and most unusual and baffling places,. Standing near the bottom of a hill facing up hill, if you tip water onto the road it flows ‘up’ the hill not downhill as gravity would normally do. Place a ball on the road and the same thing Read More…
Ash Wednesday Park – Map:C7
Ash Wednesday Park is a leafy picturesque park located in Smith Street that provides playground and BBQ facilities for visitors and locals. Ash Wednesday Park commemorates the bushfires that took place in 1983. The area was devastated by the Ash Wednesday fires of 1983. Located in the centre of Macedon in a natural bush setting, Read More…
Camels Hump – Map: D4
The Camels Hump is the highest point in the Macedon Ranges, with a lookout offering visitors spectacular views. This is one of three local rocky outcrops formed by volcanic action millions of years ago. The Camels Hump is located near the start of Cameron Drive. Several walking tracks depart from the Camels Hump car park, Read More…
Centennial Park – Map: D7
Centennial Park is located on Mount Macedon Road at the intersection with Honour Avenue and is the Southern Gateway to Macedon and Mt. Macedon. The Information bay and Touring Map is a focal point for information to the area. The park consists of large grassed recreational areas which showcase the Memorial, Stone Sculptures and Mosaic Read More…
Duneira Estate, Mount Macedon
Established in 1872, the Historic House and Grand Garden Duneira is the jewel of the Macedon Ranges. Enjoy the seasonal open gardens. Group tours of the residence as well as the gardens are available by appointment only. Join us for garden tours, house tours, open gardens and more, available for private groups & garden Read More…
Kurana Memorial – Map: C5
Kurana Memorial is situated in the Cross Reserve to commemorate the DC3 “Kurana” aircraft disaster in 1948. The Kurana Memorial recognises the 50th anniversary of the incident. 8th November 1948 The Kurana: The DC-3, VH-UZK Kurana took off from Essendon Airport on its way to Deniliquin. Flying at 3,000ft in misty conditions and light rain, passengers Read More…
Macedon Regional Park – Map: C5
The Macedon Ranges form the southern end of Victoria’s Great Dividing Range and feature a diverse range of natural and cultural features. The 2,379 hectare park protects forested land along the ridge of the Range and offers great opportunities for bushwalking, scenic drives and picnics. A large area on the summit of Mount Macedon has been set Read More…
Major Mitchell Lookout – Map: C5
The plaque erected at this lookout commemorates the naming on 30th December 1836 of Mount Macedon by Major Thomas Mitchell, Surveyor General of the Colony of NSW. To commemorate the naming on 30th December 1836 of Mount Macedon by Major Thomas Mitchell, Surveyor General of the Colony of NSW, the plaque erected at this lookout Read More…
Memorial Cross – Map: C5
With glorious views, the Cross commemorates those who gave their lives in the 1914 – 1918 war. The Cross is 21m in height and 1001m above sea level, the original structure was unveiled in 1935, but due to storm and fire damage, it was replaced in 1995. At the summit of Mount Macedon is the Read More…
Private Gardens – Map: D5
Many gardens in Macedon and Mount Macedon are opened to the public for the Australian Open Gardens Scheme and for local organisations. Forest Glade Gardens Forest Glade is one of Australia’s finest private gardens, and has existed for nearly one hundred years. The magnificent landscaped garden covers fourteen acres (5.6ha) and has four distinct sections: The large English section Read More…
Sanatorium Lake – Map: E4
This man-made lake, famous for its intense reflections, was built to provide a water supply for a proposed Sanatorium for tuberculosis patients. The lake remains as a tranquil place and as a reminder of advances made in medical science over the years. Sanatorium Lake is accessed via Lions Head Road which is almost opposite the Read More…
Stanley Park – Map: C6
Situated in Salisbury Road where Turitable Creek cascades over an ancient lava flow. A large reserve in a natural bush setting, and one of the most popular destinations in the region with locals and visitors alike. Barbecue facilities, tennis courts, playground equipment and pleasant walking tracks where koalas may sometimes be seen. Play equipment caters Read More…
