# Hanging Rock

> A volcanic rock formation near Woodend, made famous by the novel and film Picnic at Hanging Rock.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-hanging-rock/

A volcanic rock formation near Woodend, made famous by the novel and film Picnic at Hanging Rock. A short climb to the summit rewards you with views across farmland, and the reserve has wild koalas.

- **Nearest town:** Woodend, Victoria
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -37.3358, 144.5917
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Goldfields and the Murray River](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-goldfields-murray/)

## Nearby

- [Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-hepburn-mineral-springs/) – 41 km
- [Queen Victoria Market](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-queen-victoria-market/) – 62 km
- [Royal Exhibition Building](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-royal-exhibition-building/) – 62 km
- [Hosier Lane street art](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-hosier-lane/) – 63 km

## FAQs

### Where is Hanging Rock?

Hanging Rock is in Woodend, Victoria, at GPS -37.3358, 144.5917.

### Which road trips pass Hanging Rock?

Hanging Rock is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Goldfields and the Murray River.

### What is there to see near Hanging Rock?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve (41 km), Queen Victoria Market (62 km), Royal Exhibition Building (62 km) and Hosier Lane street art (63 km).

### When is the best time to visit Hanging Rock?

The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)