Mount Macedon- 0222
DATE: Sunday 22 February 2026
TIME: 8.45am for a 9.00 start. The walk should finish at about 3.30
LOCATION: We will meet in Mt Macedon township where we will arrange a car shuffle to first visit the the
Mt Macedon War Memorial Cross, then travel to the start of the walk at McGregors Picnic Ground.
Actual details will emailed to registered walkers prior to the event.
REGISTRATION: Registrations are essential before noon on Thursday 19 February.
Check your inbox for a confirmation email; if you don’t get one within a couple of hours, try again or contact the walk organizer
WALK LEADER: Peter Boadle M: 0407 826 902 E: peter.boadle@gmail.com
DESCRIPTION: A car shuffle is required to get to the start of the walk, and will include a visit to the Mt
Macedon War Memorial Cross. The walk duration is approximately 4.5 to 5.0 hours including stops.
The 11 km walk takes us to the Camels Hump Lookout for great views out to the northeast, Days Picnic
Ground, Sanitorium Lake where we will have lunch, Sanitorium Picnic Ground, a short climb up Mt
Towrong, then a steep descent to finish back in the Mt Macedon township.
DIFFICULTY: The walk is of moderate difficulty with most being on well formed tracks and on a gentle
downhill grade; however, there is a steep climb to the Camels Hump lookout, and the descent from Mt
Towrong is steep and rocky with some awkward steps. Walking poles will be handy if you use them.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: If you are ill on the day of the walk, please stay at home. The walk will be cancelled if
there is a Total Fire Ban or if it will be excessively hot. Please call or text the walk leader if you are unable
to attend on the day.
DOGS: Dogs are permitted in the Macedon Regional Park, but must be on a lead at all times.
GUEST MEMBERSHIP AND INSURANCE: The walk is free to members and open to non-members. For non-
members, a $10 fee is payable for insurance cover under the Bushwalking Victoria insurance policy. Please
note that children under 5 years cannot be covered by this policy.
BRING: It is recommended, you carry a personal first aid kit, your own medication, water bottles, sun
screen and personal hiking gear (sun glasses, walking sticks, small pack, etc). Wear clothing appropriate for
the predicted weather conditions on the day. Bring lunch and light refreshments for breaks.
BOOKINGS: Bookings are essential at this link: [insert link from the GDTA Website]
You may cancel your booking by returning to this page and clicking the cancel button. This will free up a
space for other walkers. If the walk is full, you can elect to be put on the waiting list. You will be emailed if a
space becomes available. You have 24hrs before the space is withdrawn and offered to the next on the list.
MEET: Location and time details will be confirmed on registration. But note the early start time.
