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Macedon

Victoria, Australia · Oceania

About Macedon

Macedon is worth a stop: 10 minutes from New Gisborne, 53km from Melbourne Zoo.

Macedon is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 1,972, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Macedon sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Melbourne time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Macedon to your route.

About Macedon

Macedon railway station is a regional railway station on the Deniliquin line, part of the Victorian railway network. It serves the north-western suburb and town of Macedon, in Victoria, Australia. Macedon station is a ground level unstaffed station, featuring two side platforms. It opened on 8 July 1861. Initially

Read more opened as Middle Gully, the station was given its current name of Macedon on 1 April 1870.

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What are the best things to do in Macedon?

Macedon offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Macedon located?

Macedon is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.4196 latitude, 144.5624 longitude.

What is the population of Macedon?

Macedon has a population of approximately 1,972 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,972
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates
-37.4196, 144.5624

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Macedon

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Country Cob Bakery

A Kyneton bakery that has won Australia's Best Pie at the national baking competition multiple times, drawing Calder Highway travellers off the freeway for the chicken and mushroom or curried beef.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Melbourne Zoo

Australia's oldest zoo established in 1862, home to over 320 animal species in the heart of Melbourne.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Petrol Circus

Melbourne's automotive culture and lifestyle brand hosting regular car meets, rides, and community events across the city.

56 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Melbourne's premier aquarium on the Yarra River featuring Antarctic ice displays and an oceanarium with sharks and rays.

57 km · about 65 min drive

cafe

Pellegrini's Espresso Bar

Melbourne's oldest espresso bar, opened in 1954 on Bourke Street with the city's first commercial espresso machine and an unchanged Formica bar. Order at the counter and eat standing or in the back kitchen.

57 km · about 65 min drive

racetrack

Albert Park Circuit

Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener

60 km · about 70 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Macedon.

Mount Macedon

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 1,305

New Gisborne

🇦🇺 Australia

6 km awayPop. 2,334

Woodend

🇦🇺 Australia

8 km awayPop. 5,709

Gisborne

🇦🇺 Australia

8 km awayPop. 8,725

Romsey

🇦🇺 Australia

18 km awayPop. 4,625

Trentham

🇦🇺 Australia

22 km awayPop. 1,110

Kyneton

🇦🇺 Australia

22 km awayPop. 6,904

Lancefield

🇦🇺 Australia

22 km awayPop. 2,439

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