Mount Macedon

Quick facts

• Population approximately 1200
• 61 kilometres north of Melbourne
• Early 20th Century hillside estates
• Wine and wineries
• Bushwalking

In the nineteenth century, Melbourne's wealthiest residents escaped the summer heat and made their way to the townships of Macedon and Mount Macedon, where they built impressive mansions and created some of Victoria's finest gardens.

Today the area still boasts many private gardens that are open to the public throughout the year and some very beautiful parks and reserves.

Activities and attractions

• Discover the gardens and homes of Mount Macedon - many of the stunning private gardens in the area are opened to the public periodically through the Open Gardens Scheme
• Meet the winemaker and taste at the cellar door at local wineries
• Enjoy panoramic views, scenic drives, picnic facilities, walking trails, cultural and historic sites of interest and a diversity of flora and fauna at Macedon Regional Park
• Visit Camels Hump, a rocky outcrop formed by a small steep-sided volcano, offering spectacular views of Hanging Rock and the northern rural landscape
• Take the Forest Eco-Tourism Walking Trail at Sanatorium Lake
• Picnic at the mysterious Hanging Rock
• Make the short walk to Mount Macedon's famous memorial cross and lookout
• Smell the roses at the historic State Nursery at Macedon.

Events

• Budburst, Macedon Ranges Wine and Food Celebration - November

How to get there
Mount Macedon is just under one hour from Melbourne via the Calder Highway. V/Line trains service Macedon station seven days a week, however additional transport is needed from the station to Mount Macedon.