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Hanging Rock
This rock formation, also known as Mount Diogenes, is 70km north of Melbourne via the
Calder Highway. It has been made famous by Joan Lindsay’s novel Picnic at Hanging Rock
that Peter Weir later made into a film.
The rock is a popular picnic spot and lots of fun for novice rock climbers, with plenty
of crevices to explore and panoramic views from the pinnacles.
The Hanging Rock Recreation Reserve is home to native wildlife such as wallabies,
kookaburras and koalas that are usually easy to find sitting high in the gum trees.
On New Year’s Day and Australia Day (26 Jan), the Hanging Rock horse races are held at
the racecourse within the reserve.
Hanging Rock Recreation Reserve
South Rock Road, Woodend
Tel 1800 244 711
Website www.hangingrock.info
Admission $8 per car
Open 9am-5pm daily
