Mount Macedon Memorial Cross Reserve is currently closed for redevelopment works. The broader Macedon Ranges Regional Park remains open. Hanging Rock: The Summit Trail closes on declared Extreme Fire Danger Days. On 28+29 March 2026 Hanging Rock entry is exclusive to Lost Trades Fair ticketholders. Lost Trades Fair tickets must be pre-purchased online/before arriving.

Woodend Winter Arts Festival: The Art of the Oud by Joseph Tawadros

Four times ARIA Award-winning Oud player, Joseph Tawadros, is in Woodend to present his Concerto for Oud 
Woodend VIC, Australia

Four times ARIA Award-winning Oud player, Joseph Tawadros, is in Australia to present his Concerto for Oud at Sydney Opera House and for selected regional recitals including Woodend Winter Arts. Heard throughout the Ali’s Wedding soundtrack, Joseph’s breathtaking original music brings  Arabic, jazz and classical together seamlessly and his story-telling on stage sparkles with sharp wit and astute observations. Joseph’s concerts are an uplifting experience of great beauty, good humour and deep musicianship.

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