GUNUNG · Australia

Mount Macedon

Geboor / Geburrh (Woiwurrung — Wurundjeri)

Information

Elevation: 1.001 m
Country: Australia (AU)
Location / Range: Macedon Ranges, Great Dividing Range, Central Highlands, Victoria — ±64 km barat laut Melbourne
Mountain type: Gunung berapi tak aktif (dormant) — bagian Macedon Ranges dari Great Dividing Range; puncak tertinggi kawasan, Camels Hump, adalah sisa kerucut vulkanik kecil
Volcanic?: Yes — volcano
Coordinates: -37.4000, 144.5833
Difficulty: Mudah–sedang: berbagai jalur berjalan kaki di Macedon Regional Park, dari kunjungan singkat ke Memorial Cross hingga lingkar lebih panjang menuju Camels Hump dan Sanatorium Lake. Ada akses jalan ke dekat puncak Memorial Cross
Best Season: Sepanjang tahun; musim gugur terkenal dengan dedaunan berwarna, musim dingin bisa dingin, berkabut, dan sesekali bersalju
Permits & Rules: Tidak ada izin khusus; Macedon Regional Park dikelola Parks Victoria untuk penggunaan siang hari. Catatan: per 2025 kawasan Mount Macedon Memorial Cross Reserve sempat ditutup untuk pekerjaan perbaikan — cek status di situs Parks Victoria
Hazards: Cuaca dingin dan kabut yang cepat berubah; embun beku, es, dan salju sesekali di musim dingin; angin kencang serta tebing berbatu di sekitar Camels Hump; sebagian jalur/kawasan bisa ditutup untuk perbaikan atau setelah cuaca ekstrem

Description

Mount Macedon (Woiwurrung/Wurundjeri: Geboor or Geburrh) is a dormant volcano about 1,001 metres high in the Macedon Ranges, part of the Great Dividing Range in Victoria's Central Highlands, roughly 64 km northwest of Melbourne. Its summit rises above cool mountain forest and hill villages, and it has long been a summer retreat for Melburnians. The actual highest point in the area is Camels Hump (±1,011 m), a rocky outcrop that is the remnant of a small steep-sided volcano (a mamelon), popular for rock climbing and views. Near the summit stands the 21-metre Mount Macedon Memorial Cross, a World War I memorial built in 1935 and one of Victoria's most significant war memorials. The mountain was sighted by Hume and Hovell in 1824 (named Mount Wentworth) and renamed by Major Thomas Mitchell in 1836 after Philip of Macedon, because from its summit he could see Port Phillip. Today the Parks Victoria–managed Macedon Regional Park offers a network of walks — from a short visit to the Memorial Cross to loops taking in Camels Hump and Sanatorium Lake — through eucalypt forest, historic gardens, and views toward Melbourne and the surrounding plains.

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Routes

Camels Hump Walk

Sedang: menanjak ke singkapan berbatu

2.50 km ±1 jam pulang-pergi

A route to Camels Hump (±1,011 m), the highest point in the Macedon area and the remnant of a small volcano. The track climbs through forest to a rocky outcrop with wide open views; the site is also popular for rock climbing. It is one of the most iconic walks in Macedon Regional Park.

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Mount Macedon Memorial Cross Walk

Mudah–sedang: jalur menuju tugu peringatan di dekat puncak

±30–60 menit pulang-pergi (dari area parkir terdekat)

A short walk to the 21-metre Mount Macedon Memorial Cross near the summit (±1,001 m), a WWI memorial standing since 1935. It suits a short visit, with views toward Melbourne and the Victorian plains. Note: the Memorial Cross Reserve has been closed for works (as of 2025) — check the latest status on the Parks Victoria site.

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Climbing Experiences

Walking experiences on Mount Macedon range from a short visit to the Memorial Cross to longer loops linking Camels Hump, Sanatorium Lake, and the Hemphill Track. Many walkers highlight the cool high-country air, lush eucalypt forest, and views toward Melbourne and the Victorian plains from lookouts. Camels Hump — a rocky outcrop at ±1,011 m — is a favourite for its open views and is also popular for rock climbing. Other recurring themes: colourful autumn foliage, possible fog/frost and light snow in winter, historic hillside gardens, and the need to check for temporary closures (e.g. the Memorial Cross Reserve, which has been closed for works).

References

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