Macedon Regional Park

The Macedon Ranges are famous for their views, native forests, wildlife, historic monuments and, perhaps foremost, their substantial homes and garden flower displays in Spring. At the western end of the range, the 2379 hectare Macedon Regional Park dominates the skyline.


Things to Do


* A weekday visit should begin at the Visitor Information Centre, Nursery Road, Macedon.

* There are a number of scenic drives, including the road to the summit, memorial cross and to Hanging Rock.

* Hanging Rock was the setting for the novel and film `Picnic At Hanging Rock` and the annual New Year`s Day picnic horse races have been held at its racecourse since 1880.

* The towns of Macedon and Mount Macedon are worth exploring for their exotic trees, gracious homes and gardens. Information on guided garden tours is available through the local Tourist Information Centre at Woodend.

* Within Macedon Regional Park there are a number of pleasant, shaded picnic grounds linked by the Macedon Ranges Walking Trail offering short or long walks.

* The recently constructed Forest Eco-tourism trail leads visitors to Sanatorium Lake, named after the former tuberculosis Sanatorium built in 1899, and closed in 1910 after it was destroyed by fire.


Top of the Range Tearooms - The licensed tearooms and cafe is open 7 days a week, from 10:00 AM each day. The Tearooms seat 120 people and can hold 2 bus loads comfortably. They offer scones and home made cakes, catering for light lunches to buffets and a` la carte meals for groups, weddings, parties and garden tours. Phone and fax (03) 5427 3466.The tearooms, adjacent to the Mount Macedon War Memorial Cross Reserve and the Harbison Picnic Ground, can be accessed via Cameron Drive.

 

Category: National Parks and Reserves