Macedon Regional Park

The Macedon Ranges are the southern end of Victoria’s Great Dividing Range and feature many natural and cultural attractions.

At just one hour north west of Melbourne, Macedon Regional Park and the small towns and villages throughout the Macedon Ranges make for a perfect weekend day-trip or overnight stay.

Enjoy a picnic and walk from Sanatorium Picnic area or cycle a forested trail. There are countless scenic drives to spectacular lookouts to take in the view.

You can even ride a horse on some trails through the park or enjoy a bushwalk on the Macedon Ranges Walking Trail as it weaves in and out of the park.

Autumn is a real highlight of with the change of season creating spectacular colours in the surrounding towns and villages of Macedon and Woodend, where a perfect ending to the day is a visit to the Top of the Range tea rooms.

Mount Macedon War Memorial Cross

After the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Mount Macedon War Memorial Cross is the most significant war memorial in Victoria. An icon in the region, this imposing structure commemorates those who served in all wars.

Horse Riding

Old Scout Camp area provides a great starting point for your ride. Float parking is also available from the signposted section in Days Picnic Ground. Riders must remain on defined roads and tracks at all times. Horses are not permitted on walking tracks, closed management tracks or within picnic grounds.

Picnicking

Enjoy a leisurely picnic at one of the six picnic grounds in the Park. The Harbison Picnic Ground has free electric barbecues, shelters and toilets. Days Picnic Ground has great space for both small and larger groups while historical Sanatorium Picnic Ground offers an ideal location for smaller groups with easy access to the well defined, shady Sanatorium Lake Eco Trail.

Cycling

Multi-purpose tracks in the Old Scout Camp area provide a range of cycling options for casual and more challenging experiences. Many other, open formed roads are available to explore and enjoy some magnificent views of the surrounding countryside.

Rock climbing

Camel's Hump is a popular spot with climbers. Please note that rock climbing is permitted only at Camel's Hump in the area bounded by Cameron Drive, Camel's Hump Trailhead, Macedon Ranges Walk and Mount Macedon Road as indicated on this map (PDF). The site must be accessed from existing walking tracks and should only be undertaken by experienced climbers or under the guidance of skilled and qualified instructors.

Scenic Drives

A network of sealed and unsealed public roads allows you to take in the stunning scenery of the park by car. Some unsealed roads are subject to seasonal closures. All vehicles must be registered and drivers/riders licensed.

Accessibility
The sealed pathways to the Memorial Cross and the Major Mitchell lookout are suitable for the mobility impaired, however there are steps at the base of the Cross. Harbison, McGregors and Days picnic grounds all have wheelchair access and facilities. Harbisons has an all abilities BBQ that allows for wheelchair access.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.