Camels Hump Lookout Walk (Macedon Regional Park)

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Camels Hump Lookout Walk (Macedon Regional Park)

At 1,011 m Camels Hump is the highest peak in the range. The Camels Hump rocky outcrop and the nearby Hanging Rock are a mamelon - a volcanic feature formed six million years ago when thick lava squeezed through a narrow vent in the earth's crust.

A 500 m gravelled path from Camels Hump Trailhead takes you to the peak of Camels Hump. Snow Gums can be seen at the summit and a direction dial on the viewing platform helps to identify features in the surrounding landscape. For your safety and to protect the environment, please remain on the walking track and inside the viewing platform barrier.

Camels Hump is a popular spot with climbers. Please note that rock climbing is permitted only at Camels Hump in the area bounded by Cameron Drive, Camels Hump Trailhead, Macedon Ranges Walk and Mount Macedon Road. The site must be accessed from existing walking tracks and should only be undertaken by experienced climbers or under the guidance of skilled and qualified instructors.

Visitor tips: Please bring your own drinking water and warm clothing. Check the weather forecast before exploring the park as Mount Macedon is usually cooler than surrounding areas and conditions can change quickly.

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Camels Hump Lookout Walk (Macedon Regional Park)

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Camels Hump Lookout Walk (Macedon Regional Park)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

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. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

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.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash

Restrictions

No drones without a permit
No camping
No fires permitted
No horses
No generators
No bicycles
No firearms allowed
No vehicles

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Steep track

Steep descent

Uneven ground

Slippery rocks

Edge
Water hazards
Drop off

Rough Surf
Animals and pests
Beware European wasps

Snakes

Beware feral bees
Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

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 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 13^th to Friday 17^th, and Monday 20^th to Friday 24^th 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.