Hanging Rock, Nature reserve near Mount Macedon, Australia
The volcanic formation rises 105 meters above the surrounding plains, featuring distinct rock formations created by ancient geological processes.
Indigenous tribes of Dja Dja Wurrung, Woi Wurrung, and Taungurung maintained custody of this land for thousands of years before European settlement.
The reserve gained international recognition through Joan Lindsay's novel and Peter Weir's 1975 film about mysterious disappearances at the location.
The reserve offers multiple walking trails, designated picnic areas, and informative signs explaining the geological features and Aboriginal heritage.
The rock formation contains unusual volcanic features formed by magma solidification, creating distinctive columns and angular shapes in the landscape.
Location: Victoria
Elevation above the sea: 105 m
Part of: Mount Macedon
Website: https://mrsc.vic.gov.au/See-Do/Our-Region/Natural-Attractions/Hanging-Rock
GPS coordinates: -37.33022,144.59508
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26
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