Macedon Ranges Walking Trail

The Macedon Ranges Walking Trail, Macedon Regional Park, starts near the Camel’s Hump Carpark on Cameron Drive, visiting Mount Macedon and returning via the Macedon Ranges Walking Trail. Enjoy this scenic uphill hike through dense forests of old trees, with stunning views of the surrounding landscape as you climb higher. This walk is popular with a variety of people, ranging from solo hikers to families. The track is easy to follow, and provides a decent amount of exercise, having a number of climbs. It starts off fairly rocky, and there are many interesting rock formations along the way. The track can get rather muddy due to cold/wet weather, and dries up in the warmer months. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

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Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a car park. After another 35 m veer left.
	After another 205 m (from the Macedon Ranges Walking Trail) turn left, to head along Macedon Ranges Walking Trail (a walking track). After another 360 m pass the toilet (9 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 25 m pass the "McGregors Picnic Ground" (30 m on your left).
	After another 165 m (from the Macedon Ranges Walking Trail) continue straight, to head along Macedon Ranges Walking Trail. After another 150 m head through/around the gate.
	From the Macedon Ranges Walking Trail continue straight, to head along Macedon Ranges Walking Trail.
	After another 320 m (from the Macedon Ranges Walking Trail) continue straight, to head along Macedon Ranges Walking Trail.
	After another 125 m (at the intersection of Macedon Ranges Walking Trail & Chute Track) continue straight, to head along Macedon Ranges Walking Trail (a walking track).
	After another 380 m (from the Macedon Ranges Walking Trail) continue straight, to head along Macedon Ranges Walking Trail.
	After another 430 m (from the Macedon Ranges Walking Trail) continue straight, to head along Macedon Ranges Walking Trail (a vehicle track).
	After another 570 m (from the Macedon Ranges Walking Trail) continue straight, to head along Macedon Ranges Walking Trail.
	After another 680 m (at the intersection of Macedon Ranges Walking Trail & Bawden Road to Cameron Drive) continue straight, to head along Macedon Ranges Walking Trail.
	After another 140 m (at the intersection of Macedon Ranges Walking Trail & Goat Track) veer left, to head along Macedon Ranges Walking Trail.
	After another 270 m (from the Macedon Ranges Walking Trail) turn right (a walking track).
	After another 55 m continue straight. After another 15 m come to the viewpoint. After another 10 m veer right.
	After another 60 m (from the Macedon Ranges Walking Trail) turn right, to head along Macedon Ranges Walking Trail (a vehicle track). After another 120 m pass the toilet (80 m on your left). After another 70 m pass the "Top of the Range Tea Rooms" (30 m on your left). After another 50 m pass the car park (20 m on your left).
	From the Macedon Ranges Walking Trail turn right (a highway\|pedestrian). After another 30 m turn right. After another 40 m pass a seat (on your left).
	After another 30 m continue straight.
	After another 35 m pass the "Mount Macedon" (50 m on your right). After another 9 m pass a seat (30 m on your right). Then come to the "Major Mitchell Lookout" (30 m on your right). Continue straight.
	After another 95 m (from the Macedon Ranges Walking Trail) continue straight.
	After another 110 m come to "Mt. Macedon Memorial Cross". Mt. Macedon Memorial Cross Mt. Macedon Memorial Cross is considered one of the most importantwar memorials in Victoria. This structure commemorates all the people who've fought in the wars and battles, and stands 21 metres above the ground. Turn around here and retrace the main route for 4.5 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Macedon Ranges Walking Trail

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	9 km
Time	2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3 km apart with the largest gap of 4.9 km.

Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3 km apart with the largest gap of 4.7 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	600 m	[toilet]
Toilet	4.1 km	[toilet]
Seat	4.3 km	[seat]
Seat	4.3 km	[seat]

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Weather Forecast
- Gisborne Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  15°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Medium chance of showers near the Otways, slight chance elsewhere. Winds southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 14 and 18.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 11:00am to 1:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  5°C → 15°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of frost near the Yarra Valley in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower near the Otways, most likely in the early morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the early morning then becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 19.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  4°C → 18°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  The chance of morning frost about the ranges. The chance of morning fog. Sunny afternoon. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 20.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  5°C → 19°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog in the east. The chance of morning frost near the Yarra Valley. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  8°C → 20°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  10°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  10°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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