Title: Things to Do in Macedon Ranges Shire in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Macedon Ranges Shire ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Macedon Ranges Shire Types of activities [Macedon Ranges Shire Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Macedon-Ranges-Shire.dx553248634333543484) ![It depends on your #perspective on life.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6236553/f74e460f-55bc-4703-b32b-9b0369a34763.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![It depends on your #perspective on life.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6236553/f74e460f-55bc-4703-b32b-9b0369a34763.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hanging Rock, Victoria was made famous in Peter Weir's 1975 fictional feature film "Picnic at Hanging Rock" (see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x05QuAhpq6o ). This is one of the scenic views from the summit of this volcanic outcrop. Hanging Rock is also famous for its country horse racing (on New Year's Day and Australia/Invasion/Survival Day (26th January). Nowadays in summer, it is also a venue for big name outdoor rock concerts.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142198/82e361e0-217e-420e-b0ed-df0ab25544a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hanging Rock Country Races - New Year's Day 2011. The following year kangaroos on the race course stopped the event. A cheap and exciting family day out which should be combined with a picnic lunch. Come early to secure a place by the racecourse.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142198/8ef411f1-ce96-4833-8783-9fdc83b09179.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This town is in the geographical centre of Victoria and its various eras of history are evident everywhere.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343883/ec59608c-1603-41a9-b230-cb513459cae1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Macedon Ranges Shire ![Southbank featuring a river or creek, a high rise building and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601789/e6ed288f-8cd0-4f72-913d-cdaea886832a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Melbourne ![Melton Weir, Melton, Victoria, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128554/9d345507-ef81-478a-b78b-5e501639dd89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Melton ![Built in 1864, St Mary’s Anglican Church is one of the original buildings in the historic township - Woodend, Victoria, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142198/7cfaa11c-3670-46b0-9163-0ea63c008e11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Woodend ![Hanging Rock formation in Victoria, Australia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6236553/089da52a-0a36-4fd9-9f82-d0e1d3a305a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gisborne ![Turpins falls is a picturesque waterhole near the small victorian country town of kneton macedon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342637/988cee93-4be7-4b78-bf67-3f91dc0eef69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kyneton ![Mount Macedon memorial cross. A lovely spot for a family picnic. Easy access. Has a cafe nearby. Great views of surrounding countryside.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025824/19472a92-2708-4ba6-bfd9-27b6d77d0a10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Macedon ![This town is in the geographical centre of Victoria and its various eras of history are evident everywhere.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343883/ec59608c-1603-41a9-b230-cb513459cae1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lancefield ![Trees riverbank Bacchus Marsh](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6359623/c16f930c-532d-49db-969a-00b669bbf943.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bacchus Marsh ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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