Mount Macedon, Lavandula

Source: http://www.visitmacedonranges.com/natural-attractions/hanging-rock/about-the-reserve/

"Hanging Rock is said to be one of the best examples in the world of a volcanic feature known as a mamelon (French lit. nipple). It was formed six million years ago when a particularly stiff type of lava formed a rounded pile of layers on the surface as it was squeezed through a narrow vent in the earth.

The lava in Hanging Rock has a particularly high soda content and the action of rainwater has resulted in an unusual rock known as solvsbergite, or soda trachyte, which is the same rock found at the nearby Camel's Hump on Mt. Macedon.
(This type of rock is only found in outside of the region in Norway & Sweden.)

Since its formation, the mamelon has been exposed to considerable weathering and erosion, resulting in the unusual rock formations that can now be seen on the site."

On to the photos..

Hanging Rock Reserve @ Mt Macedon

Greenery along the summit walk

Challenging to climb up this mamelon

More close up of the mamelon, backed with great weather

More close up of the mamelon, backed with great weather

More close up of the mamelon, backed with great weather

More close up of the mamelon, backed with great weather

View from near top of the summit

View from near top of the summit

Lavandula Lavender Farm near Hepburn Springs

One of my favorite photo

Great opportunity for selfie

Another one of my favourite!

Another one of my favourite!