Hanging Rock is an important place to people for many different reasons, and the community has been working hard to make sure it is protected now and into the future.
The Hanging Rock Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan was developed by the Victorian Government and Macedon Ranges Shire Council in consultation with Traditional Owner groups, community members, and stakeholders.
It provides a vision for the future of the Rock and its immediate surrounds over the next 50 years, until 2068, and helps safeguard its future as a popular tourist destination.
“Hanging Rock will be renowned for its importance to First Peoples, its dramatic geological form and its wider landscape setting within the Macedon Ranges. The role of the Rock throughout history as a place of gathering, reflection and intrigue will be understood and celebrated.
The revegetated bushland environment will enhance the secluded ambience and provide a habitat for native wildlife.
Activities around the Rock will reflect its historical uses centred on recreation and education, and its State and national significance.” Hanging Rock Strategic Plan, 2018
The Hanging Rock Precinct Master Plan
A key action from the strategic plan was to develop a master plan to help protect this important place.
Between 2019 and 2022 the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) worked with key partners to develop the Hanging Rock Precinct Master Plan. These partners included Traditional Owner groups Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung, Djaara (Dja Dja Wurrung), and Taungurung; Macedon Ranges Shire Council and representatives from the local community.
The Master Plan outlines an agreed approach to ensure the long-term development and management of Hanging Rock is sustainable. It was developed as one of the key actions from the Strategic Plan.
The final master plan was released by the Victorian Government in August 2023.
Visit Hanging Rock
Macedon Ranges Shire Council will continue to manage the day-to-day operations of the Hanging Rock precinct.
You’ll find information about this iconic site at visitmacedonranges.com or Hanging Rock - Macedon Ranges Shire Council.
Page last updated: 20/08/25