Macedon Travel Guide

Macedon Hugely attractive and historic area. Mt Macedon is an extinct volcano which rises to 1010 metres above sea-level, making it the highest peak of the Macedon Ranges. The area associated with the mountain possesses immense scenic and natural values and a richly developed English cultural heritage, particularly in terms of its horticulture and architecture. At the foot of the mountain is the township of Macedon (population 1250) while, part way up the hill, 65 km north-west of Melbourne, are the lovely tree-lined streets and gardens of Mount Macedon (population 670) which has the Trading Post (a general store cum newsagency), a restaurant, a nursery or two, cottage accommodation and a pub named the Mountain Inn which is a fine English-style hotel with gardens, tennis courts and croquet lawns at the rear. Within are old-fashioned rooms and a fine restaurant. Visitors from Melbourne would head north-west along the Calder Highway, turning right into Mt Macedon Rd just past the Gisborne exit.