Macedon Ranges Shire Council | 6,615 followers on LinkedIn. Our shire is renowned for its semi-rural lifestyle, beautiful landscapes, historic towns and vibrant community life. | Macedon Ranges Shire is located within an hour’s drive of Melbourne (to the south) and Bendigo (to the north) via the Calder Freeway and the Bendigo-Melbourne train line. It is also within 30–40 minutes of Melbourne Airport and has easy access to neighbouring regions via major arterial roads including the Calder, Hume and Western freeways. The shire is renowned for its pristine landscapes, native forests and unique natural features including Hanging Rock and Mount Macedon.