Sanatorium Picnic Area (Macedon Regional Park)

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Sanatorium Picnic Area (Macedon Regional Park)

Sanatorium Lake Picnic Area is a cool shady area for summer family picnics or to enjoy a short easy walk to Sanatorium Lake on the Eco Trail and discover the story behind its creation. For the more adventurous, fit and well prepared, you can 'step onto' the Macedon Trail and discover more of this beautiful park.

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Sanatorium Picnic Area (Macedon Regional Park)

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Sanatorium 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 camping
No drones without a permit
No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
No firearms allowed
No horses
No vehicles

Warnings

Other warnings
Vehicles

Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care
Terrain hazards
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.

Cameron Drive short term closure for the Mount Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service

Cameron Drive short term closure for the Mount Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service

Cameron Drive will be closed to all public vehicles including bicycles, from 2.30 am to 8.30 am on Saturday 25 April 2026.

For your safety, access to the Dawn Service is via bus only.

If you wish to attend the Mount Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service, you must book a seat on one of the free bus services that will operate from townships across the Macedon Ranges and Sunbury. Bookings are required for these services.

Alternatively, a continuous shuttle bus service will operate from Tony Clarke Reserve - Waterfalls Road, Macedon from 4:15 am. Bookings are not required for this shuttle service.

For further information about the Anzac service, including bus bookings, please contact the Mount Macedon Anzac Day Service Committee, please see: https://www.mtmacedondawnservice.org/