Mount Macedon, Victoria

Mount Macedon Victoria
Mount Macedon village from nearby Mount Towrong
Mount Macedon
Coordinates	37°24′S 144°35′E / 37.400°S 144.583°E / -37.400; 144.583Coordinates: 37°24′S 144°35′E / 37.400°S 144.583°E / -37.400; 144.583
Population	1,321 (2011 census)
Postcode(s)	3441
Elevation	615 m (2,018 ft)
Location	64 km (40 mi) from Melbourne 7 km (4 mi) from Macedon
LGA(s)	Shire of Macedon Ranges
State electorate(s)	Macedon
Federal Division(s)	Bendigo
Localities around Mount Macedon: Woodend Woodend Newham Macedon Mount Macedon Riddells Creek Macedon Gisborne New Gisborne

Mount Macedon /maʊnt ˈmæsədən/ is a small town 64 kilometres (40 mi) north-west of Melbourne in the Australian state of Victoria. The town is located below the mountain of the same name, which rises to 1,001 metres (3,284 ft) AHD. At the 2011 census, Mount Macedon had a population of 1,321. Mount Macedon is best known for its collection of 19th-century gardens and associated extravagant large homes, which is considered to be one of the most important such collections in Australia.

Mount Macedon township was largely established by Melbourne's wealthy elite in the post gold rush era of the mid to late 19th century who used it as a summer retreat. The post office opened on 18 July 1870, known as Upper Macedon until 1879 and Macedon Upper until 1936. An earlier (1843) post office (previously) named Mount Macedon is located in Kyneton. It was renamed Kyneton (post office) on 1 January 1854. Kyneton.

Due to its relatively high elevation of approximately 620 metres (2,030 ft) AHD, the area experiences much cooler temperatures on average relative to nearby Melbourne. The area also receives high rainfall relative to the surrounding plains and much of the Melbourne area. This combination of geographic factors have contributed to the town's reputation as a resort town and wine region.

Snowfall is a fairly regular feature on the higher elevations of the mountain, although the peak of the mountain is marginally too low for snowfalls to lie on the ground for more than a few days in most instances. Occasionally, the lower parts of the town experience snowfalls and on occasion these have been substantial.

The gardens and homes of Mount Macedon are well known for their lavish size and scale, many of which contain collections of exotic plants that are rare in cultivation.