The Mt Macedon Memorial Cross to Camel's Hump in and out walk is approximately 9km (4.5km each way noting that you repeat yourself). From the iconic Memorial Cross at the start of the walk to outstanding views from Camel's Hump this is an outstanding walk.
The Mt Macedon circuit is quite open so wear plenty of sunblock and a decent hat. The terrain is dry, rocky and a bit scrubby. As a loop walk it's great that you don't have to repeat yourself. There is at least one worn picnic table to use.
As you get to be at an elevated position on the Mt Black Walk you do get great high country views of the surrounding area. There some nice distinctive granite boulders you can climb that make for a great photograph as well.
The Mt Macedon walk also contains quite a few grass trees that also make for a great photograph and makes the scenery a bit different from many other walks. These grass trees are quite common in the Mt Black area but generally aren't too common on most bushwalks.
As an additional walk in the Heathcote-Graytown National Park I think the Mt Black Walk is definitely worth doing. For the opportunity to see all the numerous grass trees, climb the granite boulders and a relatively great view overlooking the surrounding area its worth the 2 hour walking time. Just don't be expecting lush green rainforest or tree ferns because you aren't going to get it. Given the relatively dry terrain it's an enjoyable walk.
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Location
The Melbourne CBD to Mt Macedon Regional Park is approximately 1Hr from Melbourne CBD or 64km.
To Mt Macedon from Werribee it takes only 1 Hr by car and is approximately 70km.
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