Memorial Cross

We will remember them.

Mount Macedon Memorial Cross viewed from the West

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Memorial Cross

After the Shrine of Remembrance, Mount Macedon Memorial Cross is considered to be the most significant war memorial in Victoria. Located on the summit of the mountain within the War Memorial Cross Reserve, this imposing structure stands 21 metres high and commemorates all those who served in wars and conflicts.

Originally built in 1935 by local resident, William Cameron, the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross is a truly remarkable and awe-inspiring monument.

William Cameron

William Cameron, a prominent and wealthy local resident, during the great depression, wanted to do his part for his country and for his community. Building the Memorial Cross.

Mr.Cameron knew that not only would this new monument be a great way to honour our Australian heros, it also provided local jobs. His generousity also extended to the gardens surrounding the Cross and he even donated the road to the summit (which is named Cameron Drive.)

ANZAC Day

Every year on ANZAC Day (April 25th) there is an ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the Memorial Cross as the sun rises over Mount Macedon.

Remembrance Day

At present NO service is held at the Memorial Cross to commemorate Remembrance Day.

Cross Reserve

In 1995, the Cross reserve was declared a War Memorial Reserve. Various plaques from other Australian conflicts were unveiled in the reserve, just inside the gatehouse; Including:

Vietnam Memorial
National Servicemens Memorial
Korean War Memorial

How to get to Memorial Cross

The Memorial Cross is located at the summit of Mount Macedon. It can be accessed at the very end of Cameron Drive, 100 car parks, and multiple bus parks are only 350 metres walk from the Cross itself.

Interesting facts about the memorial cross

The cross was once hit by lightning in the 1970s (this is when the old cross started to deteriorate)
The original cross was made from tiles surrounding a steel structure, however the new cross (built in 1995) is solid reinforced concrete. To match the look, and feel of the old cross, tile shapes were etched in to the concrete, and the concrete was tinted to mimic the original look of the cross.
There was once a large pond next to the main pathway to the cross, this was however removed decades ago.
The cross itself survived the 1983 Ash Wednesday bushfires, but the grounds, and gardens suffered severe damage.

Memorial Cross Reserve

The Mount Macedon War Memorial Reserve was created in 1995 when the Memorial Cross was rebuilt.

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.

Vietnam Memorial

The monument commemorates those who served in the Vietnam War from 1962 to 1972.

Gallipoli Lone Pine

ANZAC Dawn Service

Every year on ANZAC DAY, April 25th, a dawn service is held to honour those who have fought for Victoria, and Australia.

Remembrance Day

Each year, the Commonwealth commemorates Remembrance Day. The flag at the Memorial Cross is lowered to half-mast by the staff at Top of the Range to honour those who have fallen in war.

Major Mitchell Lookout

Named after the Surveyor General of the NSW colony, Thomas Mitchell. He also named Mount Macedon. The Major Mitchell lookout has great views to the West, and is a great stop on the way to the Memorial Cross.

Korean War Memorial

The plaque commemorates Australian service men and service women who served in the Korean War.

National Servicemens Memorial

The plaque commemorates those who undertook National Service in the Australian Defence Forces from 1951 to 1972.

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!

Kurana Crash Memorial

A memorial to the 1948 crash on Mount Macedon of a DC3 aircraft known as KURANA.

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!

Lookouts, and viewing platforms

Mount Macedon's little brother, Mount Towrong is situated in the Eastern half of Macedon Regional Park

Western Lookout

With panoramic views out to the great Victorian countryside, this lookout is only a short walk from Top of the Range tea rooms.

Walking trails

Railway station to Old Scout Camp trail

1.4KM - Easy to moderate

Bawden Rd / Douglas Rd trail

Cross to Cameron trail

Walk towards the Tearooms, turn left and follow the walking track sign to the Western Lookout loop, with views of Woodend and the surrounding areas.

2.2KM - Moderate to Difficult

The track runs parallel with the road for a short distance before zigzagging up the southern face of Mount Macedon

2.7KM - Easy to Moderate

Cameron to Camels Hump trail

Camels Hump/Clyde Track trail

Clyde track to Alton Rd trail

Follow the descending track through the remnant stand of wet Messmate/gum forest through the plantation areas to Alton Road.

Alton Rd to Douglas Rd trail

Bawden Rd to Macedon Railway trail

Zig zag Rd to Hemphills trail

1.8KM - Easy to Moderate

Camels Hump to Days trail

Hemphills to Mount Towrong trail

1.5KM - Difficult

Mount Towrong to ANZAC Road trail

Hydrangeas in the Cross gardens

Things to see and do

Lookout/views
War Memorial
Walking/hiking

Facilities

Information boards
Seating

The large crusaders sword.

The Cross at sunset

At the going down of the sun... The Cross at sunset.

Just inside the Memorial Cross Gatehouse during Autumn time

Cross gardens in the fog...

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