Hanging Rock

Great place for short hike and get connected with nature. We encountered a Rabbit and a blue tongue Lizard on our way. Plenty of parking available. Overall 10 out of 10 experience, will visit again if got a chance to. Not to mention but this Hanging rock cafe has the best coffee too.

This is undoubtedly a place steeped in mystique, definitely worth a visit. It reveals a story that took place in 1900, when a group of children from a boarding school were visiting this mountain. Four girls decided to explore the rock on their own. One of them got scared and returned to the other children. Three girls continued on their way, soon joined by their maths teacher. Eventually, they went missing. One girl was found shortly after, but she couldn't explain what had happened. After the investigation begins, a series of tragic incidents and suicides occur! It’s chilling! Visiting the mountain can be challenging for people with disabilities. However, they can still feel the full power of this place, the power of this rock, from below! Before the climb to the rock, there is a museum dedicated to this story. This place truly evokes a certain sense of fear, especially if you learn about the history before starting the ascent.

5 stars for the views, the rocks, the atmosphere - everything provided by nature. Human provisions: 3 stars The map on the info board is not clear as to where to start walk to summit. The walk is not a challenge for majority of people & you choose between ramp or steps for ascent. The management are more obsessed with “don’t forget the car park closes at 5pm” signs than they are about info of the actual site on way up and at the top. Simple arrow pointings are all you get with vague (white peoples) site names so rely on the internet, folks, for history, maps, basically everything. The lack of info provided is slack considering it’s $15 to visit.

Perfect spot for a relaxing full-day escape! Loved spending the whole day here — the flat-rate parking makes it super convenient, no need to worry about time. There are plenty of picnic areas with great shade and clean facilities. The walking and hiking trails are beautiful and peaceful, surrounded by nature and fresh air. Perfect place to unwind, have lunch with friends, or just enjoy a quiet solo day outdoors. Highly recommend bringing a picnic mat and snacks!

Full experience if you have read the book or seen the movie. Even if you haven’t you will be drawn by the unique environment and stunning scenery. Be sure to visit the beautiful free of charge museum display. Better to do so before you make the ascent. A wonderful array of birdlife. If you are with small kids, be sure to supervise.

Magical! We were lucky to do it when it was a low traffic day. I got no other tourists in my photos. We didn't get held up by slow walkers it was a beautiful 20° day clear sky sun out. Magical. I suggest taking a small picnic lunch up and having it at the top. Beautiful! Oh and make sure you at least go on the stairs track. That's where the magic is!

An absolute gorgeous place to go for a weekend hike, complete with a fantastic cafe for a bite afterwards. Worth avoiding hot days though, climbing the may be challenging for some people.

We had a really lovely day at Hanging Rock today. The climb was spectacular and the views were beautiful. Loved learning the history too. Recommend wearing good hiking shoes/ runners and bringing a water bottle with you.

Really a very cool park. There is a book, movie and play called Picnic at Hanging Rock and the story is about 4 teenage girl disappearing up in these rocks from the turn of the 20th century. The hike up to the summit was doable especially being rewarded with the views of the surrounding area.

Large car park with a 15 bucks entry fee. Atm machines were broken on this day so bring cash. There is no reception either. Access to cafes, small visitor center with a viewing deck, and toilets. The walk up to the Summit is meant to be 50 minutes return. Check out various rock formations on the way up such as the saddle and tom's signature (around 20 rock formations with descriptive signs in total). You can either take the ramp up or the stairs and take a different or the same method down. The stairs only go up part of the way. There is a sign that says that it is a 'Grade 3' walk, but it is quite easy. Watch out for slippery rocks and definitely not a good idea to climb up to the summit on a rainy day. The summit view provides you a view of the Melbourne CBD - nicer on a non-windy and non-cloudy day. Once you're back down, you can drive further and check out the Memorial Cross and Cairns or check out more of the Macedon Ranges. The Macedon area is known for its music festival and abundance of picnic areas.

Hanging Rock is set in the Macedon Ranges about an hour and 30 mins from Melbourne. As well as the famous rock formation (remember The classic Australian film Picnic at Hanging Rock?), there is also a racecourse (horses) next door and much larger state forest nearby. The rock can be climbed, just remember your walking shoes! There are easy routes a well as difficult ones. The easy routes still require you to be fairly fit. Hanging rock holds a series of concerts from The Rolling Stones to Rod Stewart every year, as well as special events around public holidays. There is a little museum on site, next to the visitor center, which is interesting, but not essential to visit. I would not just stop at this one site, explore the rest of the state forest, it's beautiful and well worth a few day trips to explore.

What can I say? Hanging rock not only has a place in every Australians heart in poem but also in racing. However, if you've ever had the chance to visit this, up thrust of rocky, volcanic wonder, formed as a secondary event while what's known as the Macedon ranges, then waa an active volcano, then you'd have whitenessed the beauty of these unique rock formations, waterfalls and unique views of the macedon region. Not only does this region have some fantastic wineries (cope-williams in romsey is a fav) but there is also a lot of interesting history to do with the gold rush era and even Ned Kelly. Today i had the unfortunate pleasure of attending the funeral of a great friend and family member on the park grounds at hanging rock. The local counsil were wonderful in providing free entry to over 500 people and allowing us to have private catering by n&m party catering service. Who were fantastic. All in all. It's good for a day of enjoying life and good for celebrating the end of one. A must visit on anyone's itinerary wether local or traveller.

A visually stunning volcanic formation of solvsbergite in the centre of the Hesket plains Hanging Rock is a wonderful sight. It's also a great climb. (Don't worry - chances are you won't get lost or disappear down a gap between the rocks.) The views from the summit are breathtaking. Woodend racecourse nestles at the foot of the rock and is the home of the Hanging Rock Races on New Years Day. Boiling hot but still worth a visit.