Mount Macedon celebrated as one of Australia’s favourite tourism towns

Published on 13 September 2022

The village of Mount Macedon has won bronze in the Top Tiny Tourism Town category at Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards 2022 held at Parliament House in Canberra this morning.

Mount Macedon is recognised for its fantastic nature-based experiences, including Macedon Regional Park and nearby Hanging Rock, which visitors can enjoy year-round.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council Mayor, Cr Jennifer Anderson, is excited to see the Macedon Ranges place at the national awards.

"This award showcases the outstanding efforts of our tourism businesses that have persevered throughout COVID lockdowns and the devastating storm damage experienced in 2021.”

"The Macedon Ranges offers a range of captivating experiences where visitors can relax, play, indulge and explore only 45 minutes from the airport and less than an hour out of Melbourne," she said.

The Top Tourism Town Awards recognise and reward Australian towns that demonstrate a strong commitment to tourism, offer an excellent visitor experience, and show strong collaboration with tourism operators, local businesses and the community.

The awards are held annually with representatives from each state across three categories:

View the inspirational two-day itinerary to experience the town and its surrounds, along with a promotional video, submitted as part of the award process.

See the list of finalists across all categories.