Open Gardens lovely, Woodend cafes and shops were unique and worth the visit. Not much to see in Macedon Town itself but Mount Macedon and the views were lovely.
We could see Melbourne city, and that's pretty amazing!Really nice to visit, easy to access.Nice lookouts.To be included in a tour in the Macedon Ranges!
We started by doing the Memorial Cross, and thought that on the way back to the main road we would stop off and do the short (500m) walk up to Camel's Hump. We were not disappointed!It is a bit of a walk up hill, but the view is well worth it at the end. The lookout gives unobstructed views over to Hanging Rock (and yes, you will be higher than Hanging Rock so you look down to it). http://www.mountmacedon.org.au/places/camels-hump
Mount Macedon is simply stunning. The views you will see from the Memorial Cross and the Camels Hump are breathtaking. People open their amazing gardens to the Public in the Spring, which is well worth a look. Just driving around the windy roads of mount Macedon is relaxing. Don't forget to put your car window down as the smell of the trees will instantly invigorate you.
A trip to Macedon is not complete without visiting the Memorial Cross atop the mountain. The views are spectacular and the story behind the cross fascinating. So much history in the area, a must see
We took our visitors here for the day as being only an hours drive from where we live. Apart from being a lovely drive the view and park area created at the top of Mt Macedon is stunning. The huge memorial cross stands majestically at the end of an easily managed walk and bordered by rhododendrons. You can take a picnic or have a nice lunch at the cafe. There are also interesting knick knacks for sale there.We carried on back down the hill settling on the Macedon Hotel for lunch,they had a lunch special for $16 which included a drink, very enjoyable.
Beware of bushfires!Beware of irresponsible council!Beware of hoons whom the local police turn a blind eye to!Beware of dirt bikes who turn residential streets and every nature reserve into racing circuits especially on weekends!Beware of residents who insists on burning wet refuse and smoking the area up!Stay far away from the "local" mount macedon realestate agent! Conmen!!!If you have children stay away! The air is full of pollen, smoke or dust most of the year!
Olive James of Macedon is just a glorified pub however Sitka Cafe was cute and a nice breakfast! Not much of a town Woodend is larger and more cafe's and stores.
Having lived in Melbourne all my life until today I had never visited Mount Macedon.What a pleasant surprise. Once you turn off the freeway and start the drive to Mount Macedon it is a really delightful trip with tranquil country side. Entering Macedon itself is a bit like a step back in time. No hustle and bustle just a nice relaxed atmosphere with lovely gardens and parksThe view from the Memorial Cross at the top down on the surrounding countryside is wonderful and well worth the trip alone. Hanging Rock National Park is only a short distance away but be prepared for a $10 entrance fee. Overall a really nice day trip from Melbourne.Stop at the quaint Mount Macedon Trading Post for an enjoyable inexpensive light meal.
It's a short walk from the carpark to the Cross and lookout. Well worth it. We were there at dusk and a light came on lighting the cross as the sun set. Very beautiful.