McGregors Picnic Area (Macedon Regional Park)

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McGregors Picnic Area (Macedon Regional Park)

McGregor's Picnic Ground is surrounded by native forest and also contains historic plantings of conifer (Cedar and Douglas Fir) trees. A great place to start a walk towards either Camels Hump or the Memorial Cross and an ideal shady spot for picnics on hot summer days.

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McGregors Picnic Area (Macedon Regional Park)

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McGregors Picnic Area (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 firearms allowed
No horses
Speed restrictions apply
No camping

Warnings

Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care

Vehicles
Terrain hazards
Slippery rocks

Slippery surface

Uneven ground
Animals and pests
Beware European wasps

Snakes

Beware feral bees

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.