Macedon Regional Park > Places to visit > Sanatorium Lake | |
Places to visitSanatorium LakeIn the 19th century, the cool climate of the Macedon region was thought to provide a perfect environment for patients suffering tuberculosis. In 1899 a sanatorium was opened a short distance down the Mount from the lake in a building previously used as a private hospital. The lake was built to supply water to a new, larger sanatorium which due to opposition and lack of funding was never built. The original sanatorium closed in 1910 and was later destroyed by fire. Now, this is a great spot for a picnic. The picnic area has tables and a fireplace. There are a number of walking and cycling tracks in this area. Swimming is not permitted in the lake. How to get to Sanatorium LakeThere is a car park located to the north of the Lake on Lions Head Road. You can also access the Lake via Baringo Road to the South, through the Sanitorium picnic ground. |
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So much exploring to do around the lake
Photo: Luke Chapman (Top of the Range)
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Have a picnic among the tall trees near Sanitorium Lake
Photo: Luke Chapman (Top of the Range)
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Sanitorium Lake
Photo: Luke Chapman (Top of the Range)
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Information boards to help you explore
Photo: Luke Chapman (Top of the Range)
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The path to the lake... You will notice how the flora in the area creates a cooling affect around the lake's paths.
Photo: Luke Chapman (Top of the Range)
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