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Mt Macedon is an extinct volcano which rises to 1010 metres above sea-level , making it the highest peak of the Macedon Ranges . Just over the railway line Thomas Rd heads north off the highway , parallel to Soldiers Ave . The settlement is 560 km north-west of Melbourne and 50 m above sea-level . Fishing , boating and camping can all be pursued amidst the seasonal lakes and floodplain vegetation of red gums , saltbush plains and grasslands . The carpark is situated below the village which is 1600 m above sea-level . Myrtleford is an agricultural town of some 3500 people located 223 m above sea-level on the Great Alpine Rd between Wangaratta and Bright . Or to moor off a quiet Portsea cove for a gourmet lunch and a bottle of chilled sav blanc whilst dolphins play around the yacht ? Or visit the historic South Channel Fort , or glide silently by Point Nepean National Park whilst you enjoy a cold glass of Domain Chandon ? It crosses the Coongan River about 5 km west of the town and is clearly signposted off General Street , beyond the Government Buildings . Near the church is the anchor from the James Service which was wrecked off the coast on 31 July 1878 with a total loss of life of all passengers and crew . It is set amidst trees and gardens and is distinguished by its tiled exterior and a large bronze sword . Main Street runs off the Nepean Highway through the town and out to the coast at Schnapper Point which was named either after a boat which was wrecked here in the early days or after the snapper fish which is common in the local waters . Historic farm machinery is on display in the farm buildings behind the stables . Located 301 km south of Perth and 280 m above sea level , Manjimup is a typical timber town . It was behind the picnic table near the start of the track that John Deason had a small two-roomed shack .