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Ten reasons to visit Mount Macedon

Enter the time slip: spectacular, mysterious Mount Macedon is less than an hour's drive from Melbourne

1. Climb the mountain 

A scenic road winds its way over the top of Mount Macedon, past picturesque garden estates, while walking trails link landmarks Camel's Hump and Mount Towrong with nearby villages. Macedon Regional Park is home to over 400 species of native plants and 200 species of birds.  Mount Macedon 3441.

2. Enjoy the view from the Memorial Cross

An impressive 21 metres in height, the Memorial Cross commemorates those who gave their lives in World War I. The view from the Cross takes in the entire southern plain towards Port Phillip Bay.  Mount Macedon 3441.

3. Explore Forest Glade Gardens

Mount Macedon was once the playground of the rich and famous and evidence of this can be found at one of Australia's finest private gardens, which spans 5.6 hectares and four themes: English garden, Japanese garden, woodland, and fern gully.  816 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon 3441. www.thestokescollection.com.au . Daily 10am-4.30pm. $8

4. Shout "Miranda!" (or not) at Hanging Rock

Joan Lindsay's 1967 novel and Peter Weir's 1975 film  Picnic at Hanging Rock  have immortalised this eerie geological formation a few kilometres north of Mount Macedon. The site is named after a boulder that is suspended between other boulders on the main path. Make like an adventurer and climb the rocks to enjoy great views, and bring a picnic or to barbecue for when you need to refuel when you get down. Woodend 3442. 1800 244 711. Daily 9am-5pm. $10 (normal vehicles).

5. Experience the bizarre Anti-Gravity Hill

If Hanging Rock wasn't enough of a head trip, this stretch of road nearby seems to defy the laws of gravity. Water, balls, and even cars will roll uphill thanks to either a mysterious magnetic force or an optical illusion – depending on who you ask.  Straws Ln, Woodend 3442

6.Toast your weekend away at Hanging Rock Winery

The Macedon Ranges is Australia's coolest grape-growing region. Established in 1983, Hanging Rock Winery is famous for sparkling wines Macedon NV Brut and Macedon NV Brut LD. Estate-grown beef is also available at the cellar door.  88 Jim Rd, Newham 3442. 03 5427 0542. www.hangingrock.com.au . Daily 10am-5pm.

7. Dine and stock up on produce at Baringo

Offering sweeping views of Mount Macedon and the valley, Baringo is a café, bistro, wine bar, and provedore showcasing the stunning produce of the region. They also have a 30-seat theatre that plays arthouse films.  283 Station Rd, New Gisbourne 3438. baringo.net.au . Tue-Sun noon-10pm.

8. Walk the boulevard of Macedon Village

Get glimpses of grand homes and gardens in the quiet town centre, which sprang up in 1851 during the Gold Rush. Honour Avenue is an impressive avenue of oak trees commemorating people from the region who enlisted during World War I.  Mount Macedon 3441.

9. Stay at Braeside Mt Macedon Country Retreat

This bed and breakfast on 27 acres of green, hillside bushland has a large English-style garden where native birds are a feature. Three comfortable and private cottages welcome visitors with wood fires and breakfast hampers ready for you to prepare. A good option for romantic getaways or a pampering retreat.  47 Taylors Rd, Mount Macedon 3441. www.braesidemtmacedon.com.au .

10. Attend the Woodend Winter Arts Festival

The township northwest of the mountain hosts an annual festival celebrating local art and craft, music performances and informative talks. Highlights coming up for the 2016 festival include performances by classical musicians Slava Grigoryan and Sharon Draper and Secret River author Kate Grenville in conversation.  Woodend 3442. woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au . Jun 10-13.

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Go to www.wandervictoria.com or www.visitmacedoneranges.com to get your expedition to Mount Macedon underway.

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Great Ocean Road Small-Group Ecotour from Melbourne

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Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk And Morning Tea.

Laid back,Small-Group Yarra Valley Wine Tour :Wine,Gin,Cider+more

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Small-Group Phillip Island Afternoon Day Trip from Melbourne

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• Forest Glade Gardens
• Mount Macedon Memorial Cross
• Gardens of Tieve Tara
• Mount Towrong Vineyard
• Camel's Hump
• Stanley Park
• Sanatorium Lake

The quintessential modern rural village

Visit Woodend

Woodend is in the centre of the Macedon Ranges. It’s the quintessential modern rural village and the gateway to many attractions throughout the region.

Base yourself in Woodend if you enjoy hiking, biking, eating and drinking. Or simply a country escape, close to Melbourne.

What to do in Woodend

The town itself is set under wide verandas along the boulevard of the Old Calder Highway.

Here you’ll discover country-style bakeries, cosmopolitan cafes and brilliant pubs. There’s also a great selection of bookstores and shops with an eclectic mix of old and new wares.

Many visitors spend time in Woodend when visiting nearby Hanging Rock and boutique wineries.

Hanging Rock

The iconic Hanging Rock is located a short drive from Woodend. Here you can go hiking in Hanging Rock Reserve or fishing in the dam. Enjoy a game of cricket on the grassy fields and a barbecue with friends and family.

You’ll be amazed by the ancient volcanic rock formations as you hike to the summit of Hanging Rock. And you’ll be rewarded with beautiful views when you reach the top.

Five Mile Creek walk

A pleasant stroll or a vigorous walk – it’s up to you. The peaceful Five Mile Creek track is 3.4km and passes through picnic grounds, reserves and recreation areas. It’s also a great spot for birdwatching. Drop by the Visitor Information Centre in Woodend and they’ll point you in the right direction.

Road and mountain biking

Cycling enthusiasts use Woodend as a base for road, gravel and mountain biking adventures. Cycle country roads with Hanging Rock as your backdrop and drop into cellar doors along the way. Challenge yourself to steep climbs on Mount Macedon. Or check out the popular mountain biking tracks in the Wombat State Forest.

Here’s more info on Macedon Ranges bike routes and maps .

Pubs in Woodend

The Woodend pub scene is a cracker.

If beer is your favourite brew, head to Holgate Brewhouse , home to some of the best-known craft beers in Australia.

Holgate’s Tap Room, located inside a state-of-the-art brewery, offers 16 taps of core and special release beers, tasting paddles, and charcuterie and platters for you to enjoy.

Locals also love The Victoria Hotel , affectionately known as ‘The Vic’.

Their cosy fireplace in winter is a drawcard, as is their delicious, classic pub fare. The pub is also host to regular live music and events, so make sure to keep an eye out on our What’s On page.

Cafes, bakeries and restaurants

A short walk from The Vic is super-popular Japanese restaurant, Kuzu Izakaya . Make sure to book!

For barista coffee, brekkies and sweet treats, you can’t go past The Milko,   Maison Maloa or Fox in the Chamber. While French-influenced Paysanne is popular for breakfast and lunch.

If you want beautiful views to Mount Macedon, an extensive wine selection and a la carte dining, head to the The Wine Collective at Macedon Wine Room .

Love a good country bakery? Bourkies Bakehouse is the place to go. Make sure to check out their award-winning vanilla slices.

The kids are covered too, with the most amazing ice cream you’ve ever tasted. A visit to Woodend is not complete without a trip to the super popular Woodend Ice Cream Co.

See more places to eat and drink in Woodend .

Wine tasting near Woodend

Take a short drive to nearby Hanging Rock Winery , open 7 days. The (dog-friendly) winery has magnificent views to Hanging Rock, plus picnic boxes available at their cellar door.

It’s also a scenic drive to Hesket Estate ,  Mount Towrong Vineyard  and Mount Macedon Winery , all open weekends.

Gin tasting trail

For award-winning, locally distilled gin, venture to Big Tree Distillery in Newham  (weekends or by appointment), Mount Macedon’s Mountain Distilling at Mount Towrong Vineyard (weekends) or Kyneton’s Animus Distillery   (Wednesday to Sunday).

Farm gate experiences

Head out of Woodend in the direction of Macedon to Black Forest Farm for delicious homemade jams and relishes available year-round.

It’s also a very pretty forest drive to Azzurri Cheese Farm in Bolinda. Here you can buy fresh, handcrafted cheese from their farmgate daily between 10-5pm.

Woodend for families

Kids love the Woodend Children’s Park . This extensive playground has covered picnic shelters and gas barbecues perfect for a family day out.

Woodend Golf Club

Woodend Golf Course is a unique links course built on the hill outside town with views to Hanging Rock and Mount Macedon.

Places to stay in Woodend

For a beautifully curated guesthouse within walking distance to Woodend village, check out The Barn @ Braemar Cottage .

On the outskirts of Woodend, there’s a number of lovely places to stay for a nature escape. For a touch of luxury check out Oak Hill , and for groups of friends and family, Tree Change is a great option.

For a romantic retreat near Woodend, Rochford Schoolhouse B&B or The Retreat at Amry House are perfect.

On a budget? Check out The Dickins in the heart of town.

Here’s more ideas for places to stay in Woodend .

Local events in Woodend

Time a visit around the wonderful Woodend Village Farmers’ Market , held on the first Saturday of the month. Here you can treat yourself to super fresh, local and sustainably farmed produce, plus superb wine and ferments.

If you’re a keen mountain biker, don’t miss the annual Wombat MTB 25 and 50km challenge held in the Wombat State Forest each March.

Love baroque music, art and literature? The Woodend Winter Arts Festival in June is a must-do.

Tour experiences

People book well in advance to experience Hanging Rock Llama Treks , with a llama-led hike to at nearby Hanging Rock Reserve.

Or for a relaxing, historic experience, go on a vintage horse-drawn carriage ride with Yesteryear Today Carriages . They have a variety of rides including an old Cobb & Co stagecoach route and a trip to Hanging Rock Winery including fully catered picnics.

Attractions near Woodend

The historic village of Kyneton is a short 15 minute drive, where you’ll discover wonderful restaurants, art galleries and quirky retail stores.

Mount Macedon and Macedon Regional Park are popular destinations at any time of the year. Perfect for those who love bush walking, trail running , wildlife spotting and beautiful open gardens .

If you’re a keen gardener, make sure to visit Post Office Farm Nursery in nearby Ashbourne. Specialising exclusively in hellebores, this fantastic nursery opens exclusively to the public on weekends during April and October only.

How to get to Woodend

You can get to Woodend via the Calder Highway. It takes approximately one hour from Melbourne CBD. You can also reach Woodend via the V-line train that departs from Southern Cross Station in Melbourne or from Bendigo.

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Mountain biking and country pub session

Go mountain biking in the Wombat State Forest followed by burgers and beer in the nearby village of Woodend. Organised small group guided bike tours including equipment are available.

Travel by train to Woodend

The Woodend Railway Station is in the heart of Woodend and an easy walk to fantastic cafes, pubs and shops. Enjoy a drink at Holgate Brewhouse Taproom or the Victoria Hotel’s Rock and Wombat Bar before heading home.

Plantation Prowl Gravel Ride

Challenge yourself on this 56km gravel ride through pine plantations that takes you deep into the Wombat State Forest.

Discover our country farmers markets

Choose from six farmers markets across the Macedon Ranges. There’s a different one on each weekend of the month.

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Plan a trip to Hanging Rock Reserve. Get information on walks, picnic areas, barbecue facilities, events and more.

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Visit a farmers market. Enjoy a festival. Book an art class or theatre performance. There’s so much to see and do in the Macedon Ranges.

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Autumn in Victoria: 13 places to experience the magnificent colours

Watching the leaves change from a lush green to the burnt oranges and yellows that autumn in Victoria brings is one of the most stunning things to see. Mother nature loves to put on a show at this time of year and there are some places that seem to have all the colours of autumn on display.

For autumn lovers the changing of the leaves brings forward a need to visualise this change and experience it for themselves. Immersing themselves in the season of change is an experience in itself as well as a journey to see it. But where are some of the best places for autumn in Victoria?

Best places to visit in Autumn in Victoria

Getting out and about in regional Victoria is one of the best ways to see stunning autumn colours in Victoria. Many of the older towns have magnificent tree-lined streets that absolutely delight when the colours start to change. Some towns in rural Victoria have small festivals that the locals love and visitors come from all around to marvel at their gorgeous streets.

This once thriving gold mining town nestled in the foothills of the Victorian Alps is stunning in any season but Autumn in Walhalla is just magnificent.

You can wander the yesteryear-old main street for the amazing autumn colours especially prominent around the Lions Park and the Old Mountian Brass Band Rotunda across from the old pub. From the street they are stunning but it is when you hike up to the lookout along the Tramline Walkway you will get the full magnificence of the town below.

Places to see autumn colour in Walhalla:

Autumn in Walhalla is stunning and with the town being so small you can easily walk from site to site. This will give you the best chance to see the autumn colours in Walhalla. One could easily stay the night in Walhalla and enjoy the leaves, the Heritage Railway, the Long Tunnel Mine and more.

• Lions Park Walhalla
• Walhalla Goldfields railway station
• Windsor House
• Brass Band Rotunda
• Walhalla Cemetery
• Walhalla Pub

Best places to visit in Victoria in Autumn – Bright

People flock from all over to experience the Bright Autumn festival and most are blown away by the pure beauty of the town. Autumn in Victoria is best spent with a visit to Bright to see some of the most Instgrammable tree-lined streets in Australia. The brilliant Farrington Row poplars along the Canyon Walk have to be one of the top places to see Autumn colours in Victoria.

The North East Victorian High Country in autumn is like a kaleidoscope of colours from red all the way to golden yellow, and autumn in Victoria has to be the best place to experience it.

Places to see autumn colours in Bright:

Autumn in Bright is one of the most popular times to visit Bright on the Great Alpine Road, so in the below list, we have included some sites to see the autumn colours near Bright. There is just so much to see on any Bright itinerary in the Autumn months.

• Feathertop Winery
• Murray to Mountains rail Trail
• Bright Canyon Walk
• Centenary Park
• Gavan Street
• Morse Creek Road
• Wandiligong

Castlemaine

Autumn colours in Victoria are usually seen in a spectacular street in town but in Castlemaine, you will find the Botanical Garden filled to the brim with stunning autumn colours.

This amazingly well-kept and highly manicured garden is predominantly European styles of trees which give the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens the full pallet of autumn colours.

Places to see autumn colours in Castlemaine:

Autumn in Castlemaine is best done in some of the magnificent parks and gardens in the town. Get yourself a picnic rug and enjoy the splendour of the autumn colours in Castlemaine. Castlemaine is close enough to Bendigo that you could stay in the area and explore both towns.

• Castlemaine Botanical Gardens
• Buda Historic Home
• Goldfields Track
• Victory Park

Many towns in Victoria are blessed with an Avenue of Honor which is a well-loved street in town. These trees were grown, cared for and loved by families or townspeople whose family members never returned from service. The Ballarat Avenue of Honor is gorgeous any time of year but its colours in Autumn really shine. Stretching for 22 kilometres and incorporating the Arch of Victory this is one of the best autumn in Victoria destinations.

Places to see autumn colours in Ballarat:

Ballarat is one of the top places for autumn in Victoria and with the stunning array of trees that change colours in autumn in Ballarat, you will be spoiled for choice in this stunning regional city. Ballarat deserves more than 1 day, book some accommodation and consider visiting one of Victoria’s premier tourist attractions, Sovereign Hill .

• Lake Wendouree
• Devils Garden Reserve
• Eyre Street
• Eureka Stockade Gardens
• Black Hill Reserve
• Ballarat Botanical Gardens
• Cave Hill Creek
• Sturt Street
• Avenue of Honor
• Creswick La Gerche Forest Walk

Read more: All the best things to do in Bright

Yarra Valley in Autumn

Autumn in Victoria is all about tree-lined streets right? Wrong! A Yarra Valley Autumn not only has some amazing streets lined with trees as well as stunning gardens with full colours it is also home to some amazing vineyards that shine with autumn colours. The Yarra Valley is one of the most popular regions in Victoria and with so many towns making up the area you will be spoiled for choice.

You can easily find the streets sitting in a warm, cosy cellar door sampling some fine Victorian wine while taking in the Autumn colours through the vines. The Yarra Valley is one of the most stunning places to visit in autumn in Victoria Australia.

Places to see autumn colours in the Yarra Valley:

Planning a weekend away in the Yarra Valley in Autumn will allow you to get the best experience of autumn in Victoria. You do need a car to experience the best of autumn in the Yarra Valley villages.

• Alowyn Gardens
• Chandon Winery
• Yeringberg Winery

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Located just out of the town of Buchan in East Gippsland you will find the Buchan Caves Reserve. While there are places to see the autumn colours in Buchan, you will also be able to visit the amazing caves there. The Buchan Caves Reserve is home to some of the most stunning Autumns in Victoria colours.

Being one of Victoria’s oldest towns, you will find many of the trees planted by the first settlers in the area and are just as old as the town itself. With recent bushfires, a visit to Buchan will also help the locals.

Places to see autumn colours in Buchan:

Buchan in autumn is beautiful, and you will drive through some other amazing towns to get to Buchan. Being in East Gippsland, many of the towns you will drive through have an Avenue of Honor or a flame tree-lined main street.

• Buchan Caves Reserve
• Buchan Main Street
• Buchan Caves Campground
• Bruthen Main Street

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Royal Botanical Gardens – Autumn in Melbourne

For some getting to the best places in Victoria for autumn leaves is not an easy feat, especially in some of the high country places. Luckily, the Melbourne CBD is home to one of the most stunning places for autumn in Victoria, The Royal Botanic Gardens. Set over 2 sites in Melbourne and in Cranbourne, we have based this section on the Melbourne Gardens.

The Royal Botanic Gardens opened in 1846 and covers an area of approximately 38 hectares, so right here are the perfect places to see autumn colours in Melbourne. Why not take a ride on the Explorer , an open-air minibus that takes you around the gardens on a 1-hour trip with live commentary? Wandering the gardens is one of the best free things to do in Melbourne .

More places to see autumn colours in Melbourne:

Getting to regional towns is difficult at times for some so why not experience autumn in Victoria in the heart of our state? Below are some large parks that can be easily accessed via public transport.

• Carlton Gardens
• Fawkner Park
• Fitzroy Gardens
• Ardrie Park

Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens

The Alfred Nicholas Gardens are a delight for everyone in any season but autumn in the Dandenongs is one of the perfect places to see autumn colours in Victoria. Located in the stunning Dandenong Ranges the gardens were the original estate gardens for Burnham Beeches and are not one of the top places to visit in autumn.

Here you can wander the gardens, take in the tranquillity of the boathouse and whittle some time away in the gazebo while taking in the stunning Victorian autumn colours.

Places to see autumn colours in the Dandenong Ranges :

The Dandenong Ranges in autumn is a wonderful time to visit and is one of the most popular areas for both tourists and locals alike. We have included some of the villages in the Ranges for your autumn in Victoria experience.

• Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
• Pirianda Gardens
• Mathias Track
• RJ Hamer Arboretum
• Cloudhill Gardens
• Emerald Park Lake
• George Tindale Gardens
• Rhododendron Gardens
• Dandenong ranges National Park

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Macedon is the perfect place for you to base yourself to experience autumn in the Macedon Ranges. Macedon is located at the base of Mount Macedon and easily gives you access to the 9 villages that are a part of the annual Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival. During the month-long Mount Macedon Autumn Festival, you will find activities and markets held throughout the area with a focus on bringing local produce to all that visit. Macedon is a great place for a picnic.

Honour Avenue is one of the top places in Victoria for Autumn colours and for good reason. The trees on the stretch of road in Macedon are known for their red autumn leaf colours. The stunning tree-lined street is not only a delight in any season, it was planted in remembrance of the soldiers who lost their lives in WWI for the Macedon area. The oaks now live on and stand tall to all who enter the town.

*Parking along the Avenue of Honour is not allowed and penalties apply for tho s e that do.

Places to see the autumn colours at Mount Macedon:

Mount Macedon and its surrounding areas have some of the best autumn colours in Victoria.

• The Avenue of Honor Macedon
• Forest Glade Gardens
• Centennial park
• Kyneton Botanical Gardens
• Macedon Regional Park

While Daylesford is in the Macedon Ranges as well, it deserves its own vote as one of the best places to visit in Victoria in autumn. Some communities surrounding it are blessed with some of the most stunning colours and guarantee an explosion of colours in Victoria in autumn.

Daylesford is an easy day trip from Melbourne at around 1 hour 30 minutes driving. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Dividing range you will find it perfect for experiencing the autumn colours in Victoria.

Places to see the autumn colours in Daylesford:

Smaller communities surrounding Daylesford are also some of the best places to see autumn colours in Victoria.

• Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens
• Kingston Avenue of Honor
• Malmsbury Botanic Garden and Lake
• The Convent
• Hanging Rock
• Avenue of Honor Glenylon
• Romsey Claret Ash Avenue of Honour

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Healesville

Another town that encompasses the Yarra Valley but deserves its own vote for one of the best places to visit for autumn leaves in Victoria is Healesville. Surrounded by amazing food and wine region you can easily find yourself lost in the autumn colours in Healesville. While you are there you can visit the brilliant Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary.

Places to see the autumn colours in Healesville:

While you are visiting Healesville in Autumn you can also take some time to visit some amazing Yarra Valley wineries and enjoy some local produce from the farmers markets.

• Maroondah Reservoir Park
• Badger Weir Park
• Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary
• Yarra Valley Wineries

Echuca is more commonly known for its historic links to the mighty Murray River but throughout the town, there are some magnificent places to see autumn colours in Echuca. While many people will find the Murray Esplanade one of the most beautiful streets in Echuca for autumn leaves in Victoria there are some amazing places near Echuca for some of the best autumn in Victoria colours.

Places to see the autumn colours in Echuca:

While Moama also has some amazing autumn colours we have decided to keep the post to autumn in Victoria sites but we are sure just over the border you will find plenty more! Make sure to ride on a historic Paddle Steamer while in town, and maybe even stay a few nights in Echuca .

• Port of Echuca
• Banks of the Murray River
• Hopwood Gardens

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Once a bustling Gold mining town, Beechworth is now one of the most historic towns in Victoria. Known initially as Springs Creek and renamed Beechworth in 1854 the historic precinct of Beechworth gives you many places to see associated with Victoria’s Colonial past and the famous Kelly Gang of bushrangers.

Ford Street which includes the Old Beechworth Jail and old Courthouse, produces a colourful autumn display each year when the trees come into bloom

Places to see the autumn colours in Beechworth:

Take a tour of the main street and visit the Beechworth Bakery for a tasty lunch. After you have seen all the autumn in Beechworth colours don’t forget to pick up some Beechworth Honey and check out the autumn colours at the Billson’s Brewery.

• Murray to Mountains Rail Trail
• Billson Brewery
• Yackandandah Main Street
• Beechworth Cottages
• Ford Street

Autumn in Victoria is the perfect time to visit regional areas. Stunning colours and brilliant scenery will inspire you to want to travel to Victoria more. Finding Autumn colours in Victoria is easy and we hope this post gets you out and about in autumn in Victoria.

We hope this article from us here at Explore Victoria has inspired you to embark on your adventure in Victoria, Australia, from popular  caravan parks  and  pristine beaches  to drives along the  Great Ocean Road . Enjoy weekends away on the Mornington Peninsula and discover the cosmopolitan charm of  Melbourne, Victoria ,  with a range of experiences for every traveller who wants to visit Victoria.

Whether you’re drawn to the rugged beauty of the Grampians, the cultural richness of Ballarat , or the autumn colours of  Bright  and  Northern Victoria , there’s no shortage of hidden gems waiting to be discovered in Victoria.

Even if you love  exploring Gippsland  or driving the  Great Alpine Road , Victoria has something special for you, and there is so much more for you to discover. If you are looking for more incredible and best places to  visit in Melbourne  or more travel in Victoria destinations,  Explore Victoria  has some more articles below for you to check out. Expand your horizons and get out and about in Victoria, Australia, for an unforgettable experience. 

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Other Top Attractions around Mount Macedon

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• Forest Glade Gardens
• Mount Macedon Memorial Cross
• Gardens of Tieve Tara
• Mount Towrong Vineyard
• Camel's Hump
• Stanley Park
• Sanatorium Lake

THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Mount Macedon

Things to do in mount macedon, tours near mount macedon.

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Ecotour from Melbourne

Phillip Island Penguin, Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary from Melbourne

Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk And Morning Tea.

Laid back,Small-Group Yarra Valley Wine Tour :Wine,Gin,Cider+more

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 People

Complete Melbourne Walking Tour

Small-Group Phillip Island Afternoon Day Trip from Melbourne

Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour from Melbourne with Healesville Sanctuary

Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade

Phillip Island Penguins, Wine Tasting and Dinner from Melbourne

Top attractions in mount macedon.

Other Top Attractions around Mount Macedon

What travellers are saying

• Forest Glade Gardens
• Mount Macedon Memorial Cross
• Gardens of Tieve Tara
• Mount Towrong Vineyard
• Camel's Hump
• Stanley Park
• Sanatorium Lake

Top Things to Do in Mount Macedon

Things to do in mount macedon, tours near mount macedon.

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Ecotour from Melbourne

Phillip Island Penguin, Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary from Melbourne

Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk And Morning Tea.

Laid back,Small-Group Yarra Valley Wine Tour :Wine,Gin,Cider+more

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 People

Complete Melbourne Walking Tour

Small-Group Phillip Island Afternoon Day Trip from Melbourne

Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine Day Tour from Melbourne with Healesville Sanctuary

Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade

Phillip Island Penguins, Wine Tasting and Dinner from Melbourne

Top attractions in mount macedon.

Other Top Attractions around Mount Macedon

What travellers are saying

• Forest Glade Gardens
• Mount Macedon Memorial Cross
• Gardens of Tieve Tara
• Mount Towrong Vineyard
• Camel's Hump
• Stanley Park
• Sanatorium Lake