Hanging Rock Reserve
Volcanic rock scramble with playground & BBQs
- Where
- Woodend
About
Hanging Rock Reserve is a striking volcanic rock formation near Woodend in the Macedon Ranges. Families can scramble over the rocks, spread out a picnic, fire up the BBQs, and let the kids loose in the playground — a classic day out in nature.
Admissions
General Entry
General Admission$15
Special$5
Special$5
Special$40
Special$80
Special$50
Where you'll be
Hanging Rock
139 South Rock Road
63 km
Hanging Rock
139 South Rock Road
What you'll experience
- Outdoor Space
Good to know
Opening hours
Open 7 days from 9am. Mid-April to end-August: last entry 3pm, exit by 4:30pm. September to mid-April: last entry 3:30pm, exit by 5pm. Closed Christmas Day and Catastrophic Fire Danger days (Central District). Structured weekly hours left empty because close times are seasonal.
Dogs
Dogs on-leash in picnic/grassed areas and East Paddock. Dogs are not permitted on the Rock/Summit Walk.
Summit walk winds
Summit Walk closed when BOM forecasts winds over 40km/h; picnic areas remain open.
Contact
Office hours (03) 5422 0387; ranger 0418 373 032.
Organiser
HR
Hanging Rock Reserve is a striking volcanic rock formation near Woodend in the Macedon Ranges. Families can scramble over the rocks, spread out a picnic, fire up the BBQs, and let the kids loose in the playground — a classic day out in nature.