Those seeking a peaceful walk deep into the forest, will enjoy the eco-trail to Sanatorium Lake. Beginning at Day’s Picnic Area, crossing over Lion’s Head Road and follow the signs along the flat, gentle trail to the lake. The trail is 2.6km and should take roughly 1 hour to complete.
while keeping an ear out for the many kookaburras, rosellas, and robins who live here. The lake is surrounded by tall Eucalypts, Silver Wattle and Blackwood and is home to many kookaburras, rosellas and robins. Sanatorium Lake makes for a great spot to pause and recharge.
Things to do
Days Picnic Area
Camels Hump
Lalgambuk Camping Area
How to get there
Sanatorium Lake
Located within Macedon Regional Park, The Sanatorium Lake Eco-Trail begins at Day’s Picnic Ground, located on Lion’s Head Road. Day’s Picnic ground is a 1 hour drive from Melbourne. Limited parking is also available at The Sanatorium Lake. Please ensure you do not park down the sides of the road for the health and safety of the environment and other visitors.
When you're there
Download the Macedon Regional Park Visitor Guide for more information about the park and a map.
Need to know
Sanatorium Lake
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Macedon Ranges Walk (Macedon Regional Park)
Macedon Walking Trail Redirection
The Macedon Walking Trail is being redirected through Macedon Regional Park while the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross Reserve is closed for works.
The redirection occurs on the Goat Track midway between Bawden Road and the Cross Reserve, with visitors invited onto Hoods Track. This will take visitors to Clyde and then Francis Tracks. Francis Track pops out at the Harbisons Picnic Area where visitors can rejoin the Macedon Walking Trail near the tearooms and continue on their journey. The redirection works in reverse to support both directions of uses and is signed.
The works will occur from late June to September. The Mount Macedon Memorial Cross Reserve Committee of Management and Parks Victoria apologise for any inconvenience.
Attachments: Macedon Walking Trail Redirection through Macedon Regional Park due to Mount Macedon Memorial Cross (112KB)