Mount Macedon

Overview

Tree-clad Mount Macedon can be seen from every corner of the region. Up close it is even more impressive; a place of gardens and wild bush with natural attractions and serious adventure.

Glimpse the magnificent mansions through huge stone gateways and the wonder of the exotic European plantings that change with every season. The numerous species of wildlife and birds that inhabit the tall native mountain ash forest and the boulevard winds its way over the top of Mount Macedon.

History

Mount Macedon forms the southern end of Victoria’s Great Dividing Range. Rising to 1000 metres, it is the most prominent feature of the Macedon Ranges. It was named Mount Macedon on September 30th 1836 by Major Thomas Mitchell, Surveyor General of New South Wales who ascended it and wrote in his diary, “from the top of the mountain, Port Phillip Bay and a few of the buildings of Melbourne can be seen”.

Places of interest

Camel’s Hump
Memorial Cross
Sanatorium Park and Lake
Macedon Regional Park
Stanley Park
Beautiful mansions

Accommodation

Mount Macedon provides an excellent range of comfortable to luxury accommodation including hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and self catering. For further information please contact:

Woodend Visitor Information Centre
High Street, Woodend VIC 3442
Open 7 days, 9am–5pm
Telephone: 03 5427 2033 or 1800 244 711
Email: vic@mrsc.vic.gov.au
Website: www.visitmacedonranges.com

 

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