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Woodend Visitor Information Centre

High Street, Woodend

For on-the-ground assistance and over-the-phone visitor information, Woodend’s accredited Visitor Information Centre is located in the centre of town with RV friendly parking and toilets.

The Visitor Centre offers comprehensive information on attractions, accommodation, events, retail, places of interest and local services, plus maps, directions and local, regional and state-wide brochures.

☎︎ 1800 244 711 during opening hours Find out more ☞

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Five Mile Creek Walking Track

via Visitor Information Centre

Walk as much or as little as you like of the walking track that follows the Five Mile Creek through reserves, bushland and the old racecourse back strait.

Stop and listen for the abundant bird life along the way, and you may even spot a wallaby or two. If you bring your pooch there’s a couple of off-lead sections for a run for well behaved dogs and plenty of spots to sit and ponder the rest of your day.

Download a map here courtesy of Visit Macedon Ranges

Woodend Children’s Park

12 Nicholson Street, Woodend

The Woodend Children’s Park incorporates a large array of diverse and challenging play equipment and is located just a short walk from High Street. Play experiences cater for children of all ages with the toddler and junior play area being fully fenced.

The playground is set in a large open space setting alongside the Five Mile Creek with a scattering of native trees providing shaded areas to sit and play.

BBQ shelters with free facilities are located throughout the park.

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Hanging Rock

139 South Rock Road, Woodend

Hanging Rock, or Mount Diogenes as it’s also known, is a rare volcanic formation near the townships of Woodend and Mount Macedon. One of the best examples of a volcanic plug or mamelon in the world, it has been exposed to considerable weathering and erosion, resulting in a conglomeration of unusual rock formations.

The Hanging Rock Discovery Centre is the perfect place to gain a fascinating background on the area’s history, mystery and geology with hands-on interpretive displays and informative panels.

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Woodend Memorial Clock Tower

Our much photographed clock tower stands proudly in the centre of High Street and serves as a constant reminder of the sacrifices made by men and women that have served their country in wartime. The clocktower underwent extensive refurbishment in 2019 and is a focal point of the town.

From Woodend RSL below:

This clock tower was built as a memorial to the local men and women who served in World War I. It was constructed in 1927 and was funded by the community. It was designed by architect Harold Trigg and built by Chadwick Peeler and dedicated in 1928. The total cost was £687. It is described as a neo-Baroque style, tapered cement-clad, clock tower set on a square plan and topped with a small metal-clad dome placed on an octagonal drum. The ground-level openings are set in a podium, with attached mouldings, and the main opening is surmounted with a pediment. The semicircular balconettes underscore the Baroque inspiration. The tower is 9m tall with a 4.4m flag pole on top. Each of the 4 clock dials are 1.2m in diameter and are driven by a Simplex master clock with a slave assembly located in the centre of the dials. Plaques record the names of the men and women who served in the Boer War, WW1 and WW2. The clock tower is used annually during ANZAC and Remembrance Day ceremonies when wreaths are laid at the base and the flag lowered on the dome. The memorial and its plaques have been restored several times, most recently in 2017 with the support of the Victorian Government’s Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenue of Honour Grants Program. Restoration works were conducted by Woodend RSL Sub-branch and Woodend Rotary. The clock tower is maintained by Macedon Ranges Shire Council. The history and image of the clock tower has been contributed by the Woodend and District Heritage Society.

The Great Outdoors

Cycle Woodend

Woodend and the Macedon Ranges offers options for all levels and abilities. From road cycling to off-road experiences right through to serious downhill enthusiasts there’s a trail to suit you. Visit Macedon Ranges has compiled a handy Ride Guide with over 18 rides - so you can choose your own adventure!

The Macedon Ranges Ride Guide is available for print or download here and for a comprehensive look at cycling in Woodend and the Macedon Ranges.

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Macedon Regional Park

The Macedon Ranges are the southern end of Victoria’s Great Dividing Range and feature many natural and cultural attractions.

There are a range of cycling options for casual and more challenging experiences. Many other, open formed roads are available to explore and enjoy some magnificent views of the surrounding countryside.

Enjoy a picnic and walk and there are countless scenic drives to spectacular lookouts to take in the view. Find out more ☞

Woodend Golf Course

Our beautiful golf course with 360 degree views and set among stunning park like grounds with mature European trees is a course that every golfer wants to tick off their list.

With 18 greens, the course is not long, but still challenging due to the tight tree-lined fairways and sloping greens.

Visitors are welcome and the course is open to all.

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Cuttings Lifestyle Woodend

The Best Coffee Shop in Woodend is open every day with breakfast, light lunches and sweet treat.
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Shop 3/87 High Street Woodend
☎︎ 0354 273 168