Macedon Memorial Cross Group Hike

Join knowledgeable Parks Victoria volunteers and challenge yourself with the Macedon Memorial Cross Group Hike.

This trail is 10.9 km and will take you along a circuit through beautiful forest, via the picturesque Western and Major Mitchell lookouts and Memorial Cross. Learn about some of the fascinating history of the park as well as the local flora and fauna that inhabit the beautiful Macedon area.

You can join this walk as a once-off to explore somewhere new, or include it as a regular part of your wellbeing or fitness routine to build up your hiking skills.

The walk takes approximately 4 - 4.5 hours and is a moderate level trail, with some steep inclines and descents, including some uneven terrain. There may be some slippery sections of the track.

📍 The meeting point is at McGregor's Picnic Ground carpark off Cameron Drive.

There is a toilet at the picnic ground and also the halfway point Harbison Picnic Ground where you can stop for a morning tea break (BYO food).

With fresh mountain air comes fresh mountain weather! Temperatures are usually several degrees cooler than in Melbourne, and conditions can change rapidly. Wear appropriate clothing, including warm clothes and a rain coat. Enclosed walking shoes such as sneakers or hiking boots are essential due to the uneven terrain and this track is muddy following rainy weather. If you own hiking poles and these assist you for general walks, feel free to bring these along. And of course remember your water bottle, sunscreen and BYO morning tea/snacks to keep you going during the walk.

Please note the following:

• Bookings are essential.
• This event may be cancelled at the last minute due to extreme weather conditions.
• You will be emailed if the event is cancelled.
• In the event that your circumstances change and you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite so our volunteer guides are aware and do not wait for you to arrive. To cancel your order please follow the steps below.

For questions or enquiries please contact healthycommunities@parks.vic.gov.au and include the Park Walk name, date and location in your message.

If you need to contact us during the weekend, please contact the Parks Victoria Customer Service team on 13 19 63.