The Fire Danger Period for Macedon Ranges Shire started at 1am on Monday 27 November 2023. Burning off is not allowed. Please dispose of green waste for free at a resource recovery facility.
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The Macedon Ranges region is host to spectacular and environmentally significant nature and bushland reserves, great for recreational activities like walking, picnics and bird watching.
Where else in Australia will you find the Black Hole of Calcutta, The Eagle, The Chapel and Lover's Leap ... let the secrets of Hanging Rock, based in the Macedon Ranges, unfold before your eyes.
The perfect location for bush walking, picnics and cycling and home to abundant native Australian flora and fauna.
Experience the superb natural environments of Wombat and Cobaw State Forests and Black Forest Woodend, used for picnics, bushwalking, cycling and four wheel driving.
Traffic management measures and extra amenities will be in place throughout April to support residents and safely guide visitors eager to witness the Macedon Ranges’ stunning autumn leaves.