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Mount Macedon - Playground of the Privileged - Page 3

© Kath Hobson

This beautiful region of Victoria is full of history. Early Australian explorers Hume and Hovell passed by the Macedon Ranges in 1824 and 12 years later Major Thomas Mitchell climbed and named the mount Mount Macedon. Nearby Sunbury is the home of International Cricket's most revered trophy The Ashes. The Ashes were the result of a friendly match between a visiting English team and a local cricketing side. The match was held on the lawns of Rupertswood mansion on Christmas Eve 1882. Lady Jane Clarke burnt one of the bails and placed the ashes in a tiny urn which she then presented to the captain of the victorious English side. This area also shared in some of the glory days surrounding the Victorian Gold rushes.

Here you can spend time wandering through the historic townships, visiting the many wineries and mineral springs or strolling through the magnificent gardens. There are wonderful Art Galleries to explore or antique shops to browse and you can taste the fine local produce at one of the many restaurants or cafes. What ever your taste in accommodation you are sure to find it here from four star motels to farm stay, Guest Houses to Bed and Breakfast. So next time you want to get away from it all why not visit the Macedon Ranges.

I hope you will all join me again next month.

Kath :o)

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