

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Macedon Memorial Cross Group Hike
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Sep, 2022 at 09:30 am – Fri, 11 Dec, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Join knowledgeable Parks Victoria volunteers and challenge yourself with the McGregor's Loop hike.About this EventJoin knowledgeable Parks Victoria volunteers and challenge yourself with the McGregor's Loop Walk Macedon Regional Park.This trail is 9.5 km and will take you along a circuit through beautiful forest, up to the Memorial Cross, the historical survey cairn and the picturesque Western and Major Mitchell lookouts. Learn about some of the fascinating history of the park as well as the local flora and fauna that inhabit the beautiful Macedon area.You can join this walk as a once-off to explore somewhere new, or include it as a regular part of your wellbeing or fitness routine to build up your hiking skills.The walk takes approximately 3.5-4 hours and is a moderate level trail, with some steep inclines and uneven terrain. The meeting point is at McGregor's Picnic Ground carpark off Cameron Drive. There is a toilet at the picnic ground and also the halfway point Harbison Picnic Ground where you can stop for a morning tea break (BYO food).With fresh mountain air comes fresh mountain weather! Temperatures are usually several degrees cooler than in Melbourne, and conditions can change rapidly. Wear appropriate clothing, including warm clothes and a rain coat. Enclosed walking shoes such as sneakers or hiking boots are essential due to the uneven terrain and this track is muddy following rainy weather. If you own hiking poles and these assist you for general walks, feel free to bring these along. And of course remember your water bottle, sunscreen and BYO morning tea/snacks to keep you going during the walk.Please note the following:Bookings are essential.This event may be cancelled at the last minute due to extreme weather conditions.You will be emailed if the event is cancelled.In the event that your circumstances change and you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite so our volunteer guides are aware and do not wait for you to arrive. To cancel your order please follow the steps below.1. Go to your order.Log in to your Eventbrite account. Then go to "Tickets" and click on your order.2. Choose "Cancel Order".Desktop — Select 'Cancel Order" (next to your order details). Then choose “Yes, cancel this order".Eventbrite app — Select the three-dot menu in the upper right corner and tap “Cancel order”.3. Check for an email from Eventbrite.The attendee and event organiser receive an email to confirm cancellation.For questions or enquiries please contact healthycommunities@parks.vic.gov.au and include the Park Walk name, date and location in your message.If you need to contact us during the weekend, please contact the Parks Victoria Customer Service team on 13 19 63.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e82cafb0-e3af-11f0-820b-e5e04fbe28e9-rimg-w1200-h472-dccfe9d8-gmir.jpg https://youtu.be/6_9W2W1oirs
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mount-macedon/macedon-memorial-cross-group-hike/10000408381609387
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, contests, workshops, meetups, victoria-day
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: McGregor's Picnic Ground
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Mount Macedon
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: McGregor's Picnic Ground
- **lat**: -37.3706277
- **long**: 144.5878122
- **full address**: McGregor's Picnic Ground, McGregor's Picnic Ground, Mount Macedon, Australia

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: Parks Victoria - Park Walks (https://allevents.in/org/parks-victoria-park-walks/17668191)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 09 Sep, 2022 at 09:30 am (+10:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** McGregor's Picnic Ground, McGregor's Picnic Ground, Mount Macedon, Australia
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 AUD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Parks Victoria - Park Walks
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, trekking, contests, workshops, meetups, victoria-day
- **Q**: What is the duration of the event?
  - **A:** 3 hours 30 minutes
- **Q**: What is the location of the event?
  - **A:** McGregor's Picnic Ground
- **Q**: What is the languages of the event?
  - **A:** English
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Macedon Memorial Cross Group Hike ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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