Days Picnic Ground

Two women walking along a path, with a Days Picnic Area sign in the foreground.

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Days Picnic Ground

Macedon Regional Park

Days Picnic Ground is a spacious rest stop and picnic ground along the Macedon Ranges Walking Trail. For those who are ambitious, the Macedon Ranges Walking Trail will take you on an all day loop around Macedon Regional Park. For those looking for something a little easier, you can begin here to explore other fantastic, much shorter sections of the trail.

Things to do

Two women look out at the scenery from Camel's Hump.

Camels Hump

The nearby Hanging Rock and this rocky outcrop are a mamelon - a volcanic feature formed six million years ago, when thick lava squeezed through a narrow vent in the earth’s crust. The highest peak in the range, Camels Hump at 1,011m offers superb views of Hanging Rock and the surrounding countryside.
Two women looking at the trees and reflections at Sanatorium Lake.

Sanatorium Lake

The cool climate of the Macedon region was thought to provide a perfect environment for patients suffering tuberculosis. In 1899 a sanatorium was opened in a building previously used as a private hospital. It closed in 1910. A lake was made to supply water to a new, larger sanatorium which was never built. Swimming and fishing is not permitted in the lake.
An orange tent sits beneath the trees in dappled sunlight.

Lalgambuk Camping Area

Nestled in the crater of an ancient volcano, this spacious camping area has toilets, picnic tables, fireplaces and shelter, and is suitable for tents, camper trailers, campervans, and caravans.

How to get there

Days Picnic Ground

Located within Macedon Regional Park, Days Picnic Area is located on Lion’s Head Road and is a 1 hour drive from Melbourne.

How to get there

When you're there

Download the Macedon Regional Park Visitor Guide for more information about the park and a map.

Need to know

Days Picnic Ground

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.

  • Macedon Ranges Walk (Macedon Regional Park)

    Macedon Regional Park temporary closure of Hoods Track and Goat Track Section of the Walking Trail

    Macedon Regional Park temporary closure of Hoods Track and Goat Track Section of the Walking Trail
     
    Hoods Track and the walking track between Bawden Road and the Memorial Cross Reserve (the Goat Track) will be closed for management work between Monday 13th to Friday 17th, and Monday 20th to Friday 24th April 2026.
     
    Walkers may access the walking track network towards Camels Hump from the front of the Memorial Cross Reserve.
    There will be no access via the walking track to Bawden Road from the Memorial Cross Reserve.
    For your safety, please observe these temporary closures.

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