The death of a man at tourism spot Hanging Rock on Friday afternoon has prompted the closure of the reserve over the long weekend.
Victoria Police said a man died after he fell while climbing onto a rock at the summit of the volcanic formation, which lies 75 kilometres north-west of Melbourne.
The man fell just before 1pm.
“Despite the efforts of several off-duty medical professionals at the scene, the man was unable to be revived and was declared deceased at the scene,” a police spokesperson said.
Hanging Rock Reserve was closed on Friday and will remain so on Saturday September 26, according to the Macedon Ranges Shire Council.
The council cited a medical incident as the reason for the closure.
The Grand Final Eve public holiday on Friday made the AFL Grand Final weekend a three-day break for many Victorians.
Police will prepare a report for the coroner.