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DESTINATION: Mount Macedon

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.

How to get there
Mount Macedon is just under one hour from Melbourne via the Calder Highway.

Main 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, horse riding opportunities, 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

Come face-to-face with deer, emus, kangaroos and koalas at Barringo Wildlife Reserve.

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Region: Macedon Ranges and Spa Country

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