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Hanging Rock
Hanging Rock, or Mount Diogenes, is a rare volcanic formation formed over 6 million years ago. It is located near the townships of Woodend and Mount Macedon in Victoria. It is a lovely place to visit for the day. The summit of Hanging Rock is 718 metres above sea level, and the views from the top are stunning,
Hanging Rock was made famous in 1967 by Joan Lindsay’s novel Picnic at Hanging Rock, the film Peter Weir released in 1975.
The Walk - 1.8 kilometres - 45 minutes - Grade 3
The walk to the summit of Hanging Rock starts near the cafe and discovery centre.
Wander along the well-maintained track past towering trees at the base of Hanging Rock. You will then come to a split in the track, where you can take the ramp path or the stairs.
We headed along the path to the stairs, which gave us lovely views of the rock formations. Before tackling the stairs, we wandered down to look at Morgan's Blood Waterfall, which was only a tiny trickle at the time.
Then we climbed the stairs, pausing several times to enjoy the views, before walking under "The Hanging Rock". After a short, steep section, we reached The Saddle, where we caught our breath and wandered through the rock formations, enjoying the stunning views.
Then we continued up the rocky path, over, under, and around large boulders, following the blue arrows until we reached the summit. At the summit, there are several paths you can explore through the boulders and several terrific vantage points from which to see amazing views over the Macedon area.
When we had finished exploring the summit, we walked back down to 'The Saddle' and then down the ramp track to the cafe, where we enjoyed a lovely coffee and browsed through the Discovery Centre.
Discovery Centre:
At the Discovery Centre near the Cafe, you can learn about local indigenous culture, the science behind the rock formations and the Picnic at Hanging Rock story.
Notes:
Entry to Hanging Rock Reserve is $10.00 per car (as of July 2022).
Open every day from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm (except Christmas Day).
There is a cafe on site and several gas BBQs around the reserve.
Picnic tables and toilets are available.
Plenty of parking for large vehicles and buses.
Dogs are allowed on a leash at the reserve but not on the summit hike due to the native wildlife.
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