Hanging Rock Recreation Reserve
A public reserve in Woodend Hanging Rock is home to koalas, wallabies, possums, wedge-tailed eagles and kookaburras. You might find some too when you explore the many hiking paths in the reserve.
The rock itself is surrounded by forest, a creek, picnic grounds and a horseracing track.
If you're hungry try the Hanging Rock Picnic Cafe.
As well as exploring the many walking paths and trails, a picnic at Hanging Rock can involve indulging at the Hanging Rock Picnic Café where award-winning fare and sweets can be enjoyed in front of a beautiful gum tree vista that surrounds the ancient rock. There’s also a wonderful new Discovery Centre full of fascinating information about the rock’s volcanic formation and the local flora and fauna. Just an hour from Melbourne, Hanging Rock hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year including New Year’s Day and Australia Day horse ...read more
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Hanging Rock Reserve is approximately an hour out from inner Melbourne, an easy drive on the freeway. It's the perfect place for a BBQ with a bunch of mates or a get-together with the family! The reserve has plenty of room to kick a footy, a number of sitting areas with BBq's (which are thankfully undercover!), a creek to attempt to catch something and of course Hanging Rock.
I highly recommend climbing the rock, it takes just under an hour to go all the way through but the views are fantastic! Once you've acheived the rock definately head into the Hanging Rock Picnic Cafe for a much needed icypole and/or cold drink! An enjoyable day out!
