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Places to visit

Kurana Crash Memorial

At 7:40am on Monday, November 8th 1948, the "Kurana" a Douglas DC3 aircraft; clipped the tops of the trees on Mount Macedon. Cloud and misty rain reduced visibility on the mountain, leading to the crash.

The memorial information board (erected 50 years after the crash) is only 50 metres from the Memorial Cross gatehouse and sits quietly at the location of the crash site among the trees.

For visitors with extra time, and sense of history, it is also recommended visiting the Gisborne Historical Society to view the bravery medals awarded to the crew of the aircraft.

How to get to Kurana Crash Memorial

Located aproximately 100m East of the tea rooms, just off the main car park.

Macedon Regional Park Summit Precinct

Harbison Picnic Ground

Located next to Top of the Range tea rooms. Harbison picnic ground has BBQ, and toilet facilities, as well as a large car park.

Historic Survey Cairn

One of only a few surviving original survey cairns in Victoria. Only a short walk from the tea rooms through Harbison Picnic Ground.

Top of the Range tea rooms

Located at the summit of Mount Macedon, the amazing tea rooms is a must visit for lunch and our famous scones!

Memorial Cross

The most significant war memorial in Victoria after the Shrine of Remembrance. At 21m tall, the cross is a truly amazing monument.

Cross Reserve Gatehouse

Originally built as a a set of gates to commemorate World War II, the Cross gatehouse was expanded in 1995 to also include information boards about the Memorial Cross Reserve.

Lickety Split Ice Cream

Top of the Range now has an ice cream department!

Things to see and do

Historical information
Short walk

Facilities

Information board

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