Lake nagambie has some beautiful lake and bush scenery with lots of wild life and the golbourne…read moreweir near by, it's a great place to relax.

There's park had really gone down hill since being taken over by Hampshire Holidays. In my case,…read morethe power went off in the evening and didn't came back on. It was freezing cold and we are entirely dependent on electricity, so no heating, cold water, no breakfast....and worst of all, no apology or attempt to repair the situation. I've emailed them several times and no response. So, that's what you can expect from this company -rip off rudeness. Forget this park and enjoy the others in this area who are not owned by big, corporate business.

Very nice family park surrounded by mountains with loads of walk/ bike trails. Went at easter and…read morethey had music bands and stalls also a easter egg hunt. Looking forward to heading back.

My equal fave nature place in the Northern burbs is Queen's Park. It's frequented by families,…read morechildren, the elderly and fitness fans who take advantage of the many perks about this tranquil park. There are two playgrounds either side of the lake, walking and bike tracks, a gorgeous pergola/gazebo complete with white turret roof. Situated right on the lake, this magnificent area is perfect for wedding photos and is quite often used as a place to get married or to have wedding pics taken. When the giant water feature display comes on in the background the beauty of the scene it creates, particularly from the pergola with ferns and lush greenery in the background, truly takes your breath away. The Queen's Lake Cafe is situated on the opposite side of the gazebo next to one of the two playgrounds. They serve up delicious, homely and oh-so-worth-not-packing-a-picnic sort of food. Fresh rolls, focaccia and hot food, as well as perfecto tea and coffee, this is one playground you won't mind taking the kids to! Even though it gets busy here and not as big as Coburg Lake it's always seemed to be more serene and peaceful each time I've been. Seating a plenty, picnic tables, swimming complex, cafe, playgrounds, free BBQ facilities, walking and biking tracks, peace, wildlife, romantic.... The list goes on and on. The best thing to do is come and experience it for yourself, particularly if you live on this side of Melbs.

Ive been going to Queens Park for over 30 years! I used to go there as a little kid with my parents…read moreand now Im still going there as a parent with my little kids now! Queens Park is a beautiful park and is more of a "botanical gardens" than a regular or wooded park. It contains a beautiful lake with 3 man-made islands and a large water fountain in the lake. Many different species of bird live on the islands including ducks, coots, black swans and others. Turtles can also be spotted. The walk around the lake can be done in 10 minutes but its nicer to amble slowly! There are 2 playgrounds in the park - on either side of the lake and have different equipment to each other - meaning that the kids get 2 playground experiences rather than one generic one. Parking is also remarkably easy around the perimeter of the park and it is quite normal to see joggers running through the park or newly weds having their wedding photos taken in the lush setting. The park borders a swimming pool (open in summer) and the Moonee Ponds bowling club and contains a small cafe near the western side playground. The park is perfect for a romantic walk around the lake at twilight with your lover (it is well lit with lamp posts and is not dangerous at night) yet is also a perfect place for taking the kids to burn off some of their excess energy in the daytime and is also a great place for a jog or exercise session!

We recently had the opportunity to stay here over a weekend for two nights in one of their Ensuite…read moreCabins they offer on-site. The cabin was clean, cozy and basic. It provided all the basic kitchen amenities needed (stovetop/microwave/kettle/mini-fridge) to allow you to sit back relax & never leave the grounds if you chose to. In addition the cabin had a TV (with built-in DVD, and a DVD library available to borrow from at the office), air-con (which would be certainly welcome during Summer) and ensuite. The location (our primary reason for booking) is great and only a 5-10minute walk from the Macedon V/Line train station (giving you easy access to other areas further down the line, such as next-stop Woodend, home to the Holgate Brewery. Well worth not driving so you can enjoy a few drinks!), and also the local small town with Cafe/Milk Bar/local pub. If ever out Macedon way I think it's a great budget option to stay at!