Macedon Regional Park

Visitor Guide The Macedon Ranges form the southern end of Victoria’s Great Dividing Range and feature a diverse

range of natural and cultural features. The 2,379 hectare park protects forested land along the ridge of

the Range and offers great opportunities for bushwalking, scenic drives and picnics. Mount Macedon is

one of the highest peaks in the range and you can enjoy magnificent views from the Mount Macedon

Memorial Cross and the Camels Hump viewing platforms. Places to see Mount Macedon Memorial Cross - After the Shrine of Remembrance, Mount Macedon Memorial Cross is considered to be the most significant war memorial in Victoria. Located on n o t e s the summit of the mountain within the War Memorial Cross Reserve, this imposing structure stands 21 metres high and commemorates all those who served in wars and conflicts. Major Mitchell Lookout - Offering stunning views to the north west of the Range, the Major Mitchell lookout was named after Major Thomas Mitchell, the first European to climb the 1000 metre peak in 1836. After sighting Port Phillip Bay from the southern aspect of the peak, Mitchell named it Things to do Mount Macedon in reference to Philip II of ancient Have a picnic - Enjoy a leisurely picnic at one of Macedonia. six picnic grounds spread along the ridge of the Mount Macedon Survey Cairn - This eight metre range. high cairn was built in the 1860s as a reference Enjoy a walk - There is ample opportunity to point for land surveys. It is one of only three mortared stone Geodetic Triangulation Cairns in

p a rexplore k the park on foot via a series of walks that make up the Macedon Ranges Walking Track. Victoria. Most walks are easy to moderate and link picnic Kurana Display - This interpretive board marks grounds and other park features. A separate the site of the 1948 crash of Australia’s first pre parknote is available describing the Walking war DC3. The plane ploughed into a pine Tracks. plantation on the southern slopes of Mount Ride a bike - Multi-purpose tracks below Bawden Macedon on route from Melbourne to Deniliquin. – Douglas Road and other specified roads and The Camels Hump - Like nearby Hanging Rock, tracks within the park provide cyclists with a this rocky outcrop is a mamelon – a volcanic variety of terrain and landscape. Some tracks link feature formed six million years ago when thick to other areas of public land. A separate parknote lava squeezed through a narrow vent in the is available describing cycling tracks. earth’s crust. The highest peak in the range, Scenic drives - A network of sealed and Camels Hump offers superb views of Hanging unsealed roads allows you take in the stunning Rock and the surrounding countryside. scenery of the park by car. Some unsealed roads Sanatorium Lake - In the 19th century, the cool are subject to seasonal closure. On your way up climate of the Macedon region was thought to the mountain be sure to take in the significant provide a perfect environment for patients historic gardens of Mount Macedon. suffering tuberculosis. In 1899 a sanatorium was Horse riding - Horse riding is a great way to opened a short distance down the Mount from the explore the park. Riders should remain on defined lake in a building previously used as a private roads and tracks at all times. Horses are not hospital. The lake was built to supply water to a permitted on walking tracks, closed management new, larger sanatorium which due to opposition tracks or in picnic grounds. A separate parknote is and lack of funding was never built. The original available on horse riding in the park. Some tracks sanatorium closed in 1910 and was later have seasonal closures. Please call Parks Victoria destroyed by fire. Swimming is not permitted in on 13 1963 to check on track conditions. the lake.

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ROAD 420 KIR L 540 R I B IL For further information Rich in cultural history A wealth of flora and fauna Parks Victoria Traditional custodians - The Macedon Ranges Macedon Regional Park is home to echidnas, Macedon Regional Park Information Centre are located within the traditional lands of the koalas, wallabies, wombats, possums and gliders Call 13 1963 Wurundjeri people of the Woiwurrung language and over 150 bird species. or visit the speaking group. For thousands of years (prior to The varied elevations give rise to different soil Parks Victoria website European settlement), the Wurundjeri people types that support several vegetation zones from www.parkweb.vic.gov.au followed a traditional "hunter/gatherer" lifestyle snow gum dominated wet forests above the involving seasonal movement within their snowline to the grassy and herb rich foothill Visitor Guide Parks Victoria Macedon Office traditional lands to access seasonally forests of messmate, peppermint and box on the Nursery Road, Macedon 3440 available resources. These resources were used lower slopes. Stands of damp forest dominated by The Macedon Ranges form the southern end of Victoria’s Great Dividing Range and feature a diverse Tel: (03) 5421 5500 for food, medicine, cultural items and the messmate and alpine ash are found on the upper construction of temporary shelters. slopes while moist fern gullies follow the creek range of natural and cultural features. The 2,379 hectare park protects forested land along the ridge of Woodend Visitor European settlement - European pastoralists first lines. Information Centre the Range and offers great opportunities for bushwalking, scenic drives and picnics. Mount Macedon is High Street Woodend 3444 settled in the area in the late 1830s and were followed by timber cutters eager to use the heavily Tel: (03) 5427 2033 Sugar Glider – one one of the highest peaks in the range and you can enjoy magnificent views from the Mount Macedon wooded range for timber which was used for of the very special Caring for the buildings, railway sleepers and goldmining props. animals protected Memorial Cross and the Camels Hump viewing platforms. The township of Middle Gully (now Macedon) was in this magnificent environment established in the 1850s as a stopover and supply park. Places to see point for travellers on their way to the Bendigo Mount Macedon Memorial Cross - After the Help us look after your parks by goldfields. remembering these guidelines: Shrine of Remembrance, Mount Macedon As the regional population grew, the demand for Memorial Cross is considered to be the most timber increased and by the 1870s most of the significant war memorial in Victoria. Located on Please take rubbish away with Macedon forests were gone. In 1872, the you for recycling or disposal the summit of the mountain within the War Victorian Government established the Macedon Memorial Cross Reserve, this imposing structure All plants, animals, State Nursery to grow seedlings to revegetate the stands 21 metres high and commemorates all archaeological sites and slopes. those who served in wars and conflicts. geographic features are In the post gold rush Victorian era, Mount - Offering stunning views protected by law Major Mitchell Lookout Macedon’s cool mountain climate attracted to the north west of the Range, the Major Mitchell Melbourne’s wealthy elite, eager to escape the Dogs are permitted in the park, All abilities access lookout was named after Major Thomas Mitchell, but must be kept on a leash blistering city heat. Many of the stately homes built the first European to climb the 1000 metre peak in at all times during this period can still be seen in the town The sealed pathways to the Memorial Cross and 1836. After sighting Port Phillip Bay from the today. the Major Mitchell lookout are suitable for the southern aspect of the peak, Mitchell named it mobility impaired however there are steps at the Camping and firearms are not Ash Wednesday - Fuelled by strong north- Things to do Mount Macedon in reference to Philip II of ancient permitted in the park westerly winds, a fire that started in East base of the Cross. Other unsealed walking tracks Macedonia. along the ridge offer limited dry weather access. Have a picnic - Enjoy a leisurely picnic at one of Light fires only in fireplaces Trentham on 16 February 1983 (Ash Wednesday) six picnic grounds spread along the ridge of the Mount Macedon Survey Cairn - This eight metre provided. Bring your own wood quickly spread to the northern slopes of the All access toilets are located at Harbison and range. high cairn was built in the 1860s as a reference Macedon ranges and surrounding areas resulting Days picnic grounds. for barbecues. Gas barbecues Enjoy a walk - There is ample opportunity to point for land surveys. It is one of only three are recommended in extensive damage to the park. Four hundred We encourage you to contact park staff to discuss explore the park on foot via a series of walks that mortared stone Geodetic Triangulation Cairns in homes were destroyed and, sadly, seven lives your needs to ensure your visit is a pleasant one. make up the Macedon Ranges Walking Track. Victoria. No fires, including gas were lost. barbecues, may be lit on a day Where to stay Most walks are easy to moderate and link picnic Kurana Display - This interpretive board marks of Total Fire Ban. grounds and other park features. A separate the site of the 1948 crash of Australia’s first pre Macedon Regional Park As a catchment area, camping is not permitted in parknote is available describing the Walking war DC3. The plane ploughed into a pine is in the Central and North Be fire ready and stay safe the park. Accommodation is available at Tracks. plantation on the southern slopes of Mount Central Total Fire Ban District Macedon, Gisborne, Woodend and the Mount Multi-purpose tracks below Bawden Macedon on route from Melbourne to Deniliquin. It is your responsibility to Macedon township. There are also camping Ride a bike - - Like nearby Hanging Rock, know if it is a day of Total Many parks and forests are located in high fire risk facilities at the nearby Lerderderg State Park and – Douglas Road and other specified roads and The Camels Hump Fire Ban. If in doubt call the areas. On days of forecast Code Red Fire the Wombat State Forest. tracks within the park provide cyclists with a this rocky outcrop is a mamelon – a volcanic Victorian Bushfire Danger this park will be closed for public variety of terrain and landscape. Some tracks link feature formed six million years ago when thick Information Line on 1800 240 safety. Get involved – become a Friend! to other areas of public land. A separate parknote lava squeezed through a narrow vent in the 667 is available describing cycling tracks. earth’s crust. The highest peak in the range, There is growing international recognition of the If you are already in the park you should leave the Camels Hump offers superb views of Hanging vital contribution parks and reserves make to a Scenic drives - A network of sealed and night before or early in the morning for your own Rock and the surrounding countryside. Park closures - Be prepared to safety. healthy environment, to the health of individuals unsealed roads allows you take in the stunning leave early as extreme and to a healthy society. scenery of the park by car. Some unsealed roads Sanatorium Lake - In the 19th century, the cool weather may cause the Closure signs will be erected and rangers will are subject to seasonal closure. On your way up climate of the Macedon region was thought to With the invaluable help of the Friends of the closure of some park areas patrol where possible, however you may not the mountain be sure to take in the significant provide a perfect environment for patients for public safety Macedon Ranges we are able to maintain the receive a personal warning that the park is closed historic gardens of Mount Macedon. suffering tuberculosis. In 1899 a sanatorium was so check the latest conditions by calling 13 1963 health and integrity of this very special park. Horse riding is a great way to opened a short distance down the Mount from the or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au. You can join the Friends in caring for this special Horse riding - explore the park. Riders should remain on defined lake in a building previously used as a private Vehicles, including motor bikes, place by calling Parks Victoria on 13 1963 or Healthymay only Parks be Healthyused on Peopleformed For up to date information on fires in Victoria or roads and tracks at all times. Horses are not hospital. The lake was built to supply water to a general fire safety advice call the visiting www.parkweb.vic.gov.au today. openVisiting roads. a park Drivers can mustimprove be Victorian permitted on walking tracks, closed management new, larger sanatorium which due to opposition licensed and vehicles Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667. tracks or in picnic grounds. A separate parknote is and lack of funding was never built. The original your health, mind, body and signs to Macedon Regional Park How to get there Forregistered further and information roadworthy. available on horse riding in the park. Some tracks sanatorium closed in 1910 and was later soul. So, with over four million (Melway ref: 609 G10). Mount Macedon can be accessed via the Calder have seasonal closures. Please call Parks Victoria destroyed by fire. Swimming is not permitted in CAUTION: You mayParks not Victoria be in hectares of parkland available Freeway. Take the Mount Macedon Road exits the lake. network range Information in some areas Centre of on 13 1963 to check on track conditions. north of Gisborne or Woodend exit and follow the tothe Victorians, park. Dial why 112Call not in 13caseescape 1963 of December 2010 For further information signs to Macedon Regional Park emergencyor visit the Printed on Australian-made 100% recycled paper to a park today! (Melway ref: 609 G10). Parks Victoria website Parks Victoria www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Information Centre Call 13 1963 December 2010 or visit the Parks Victoria Macedon Office Printed on Australian-made 100% recycled paper Nursery Road, Macedon 3440 Parks Victoria website Tel: (03) 5421 5500 www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

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Help us look after your parks by remembering these guidelines: Caring for the environment Please take rubbish away with you for recycling or disposal Help us look after your parks by remembering these guidelines: All plants, animals, archaeological sites and geographic features are Please take rubbish away with protected by law you for recycling or disposal

Dogs are permitted in the park, All plants, animals, but must be kept on a leash archaeological sites and at all times geographic features are protected by law Camping and firearms are not permitted in the park Dogs are permitted in the park, but must be kept on a leash Light fires only in fireplaces at all times provided. Bring your own wood for barbecues. Gas barbecues Camping and firearms are not are recommended permitted in the park

No fires, including gas Light fires only in fireplaces barbecues, may be lit on a day provided. Bring your own wood of Total Fire Ban. for barbecues. Gas barbecues Macedon Regional Park are recommended is in the Central and North Central Total Fire Ban District No fires, including gas It is your responsibility to barbecues, may be lit on a day know if it is a day of Total of Total Fire Ban. Fire Ban. If in doubt call the Macedon Regional Park Victorian Bushfire is in the Central and North Information Line on 1800 240 Central Total Fire Ban District 667 It is your responsibility to know if it is a day of Total Fire Ban. If in doubt call the Park closures - Be prepared to Victorian Bushfire leave early as extreme Information Line on 1800 240 weather may cause the 667 closure of some park areas for public safety Park closures - Be prepared to leave early as extreme weather may cause the Vehicles, including motor bikes, closure of some park areas Healthy Parks Healthy People may only be used on formed for public safety openVisiting roads. a park Drivers can mustimprove be licensed and vehicles yourregistered health, and mind, roadworthy. body and soul. So, with over four million Vehicles, including motor bikes, Healthy Parks Healthy People CAUTION: You may not be in may only be used on formed hectares of parkland available network range in some areas of openVisiting roads. a park Drivers can mustimprove be licensed and vehicles tothe Victorians, park. Dial why 112 not in caseescape of your health, mind, body and emergency registered and roadworthy. to a park today! soul. So, with over four million CAUTION: You may not be in hectares of parkland available network range in some areas of tothe Victorians, park. Dial why 112 not in caseescape of to a emergencypark today!