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Walking and cycling in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges

Walking the Great Dividing Trail

Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges offer walkers relaxing scenic strolls and more challenging hiking. For the serious walker, join the Great Dividing Trail as it passes through the region via the Federation Track from Ballarat to Daylesford, Dry Diggings Track from Daylesford to Castlemaine and the Lerderderg Track from Daylesford to Blackwood.

If you are looking for a gentle stroll there are plenty of easy walks round picturesque country towns such as Daylesford, Kyneton and Sunbury. Wander round the parks and gardens in Mount Macedon, or take a quiet stroll around Lake Daylesford.

The best bushwalking can be found in the national, state and regional parks in the area, including the Lederderg State Park, Macedon Regional Park, Werribee State Park, Hepburn Regional Park and Hanging Rock Reserve as well as the Wombat State Forest and the Mt Disappointment State Forest.

Below are four of the best walks in these parks but for information on other walks in the area contact the local Visitor Information Centre:

Tipperary Walking Track

Tipperary Walking Track

A 16-kilometre walk that takes you past the remains of water races used by gold miners in the last century, through native bush and stands of European trees and past mineral springs.
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Hanging Rock

Hanging Rock Trail

A small volcano, Hanging Rock was made famous as the subject of the classic Australian novel and movie Picnic at Hanging Rock. Climb through the rocky maze to the 718-metre summit.
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Sanatorium Lake

Forest Ecotourism Walking Trail

A great family walk that seeks to educate visitors about the native forests of the Macedon Ranges. See diverse plants, native birds and fauna, and loop past the peaceful Sanatorium Lake.
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Walking the Great Dividing Trail

Great Dividing Trail

Following the Great Dividing Ranges, this trail reveals central Victoria's hidden mining relics and its natural beauty to walkers.
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bothfeet walking journeys

Join a tour:

Bothfeet

3 and 4 day guided walking tours staying in 4 star accommodation and including all meals, luggage transfers and the use of a day pack and weather proof jacket.
735 Ormond Road, Springbank
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