Picnic at Hanging Rock is a novel by Joan Lindsay that I studied in high school. It tells the story of 3 school girls and their teacher from a private boarding school that disappeared on a picnic at Hanging Rock on Valentine’s Day 1900.
Joan Lindsay is said to have dreamed up the story and for decades no-one knew if it was based on real events or totally fictional. This was how the author wanted it. A true mystery.
We recently visited Hanging Rock in Victoria. It is a special place.
Originally formed out of a volcano. This amazing rock formation is eerie in places and filled with mystery. If the story had been based on true events it is easy to see how it was possible.
The walk to the summit is about 1.5 kilometres, although in many places it is quite steep and involves rock scrambles. We spent several hours exploring all aspects of Hanging Rock, not to mention enjoying the amazing views in all directions.
