Heathcote

Heathcote

Heathcote is about 1h 45m from Melbourne CBD and a great place to visit in Central Victoria. Heathcote is especially great if you love your wine with plenty of wineries nearby to taste and purchase direct from the winemakers. It's also home to the Pink Cliffs walk and many other bushwalks.


Pink Cliffs
Pink Cliffs

The Viewing Rock Lookout Walk

Along with the Pink Cliffs walk the other walk close to Heathcote town centre is to The Viewing Rock Lookout. This walk is definitely worth doing for the completist and help fill in the time during your visit to Heathcote. It's a bit dry and dusty but is good for learning about some of the town history while you are here.


Viewing Rock Lookout Heathcote
Outside the Powder Magazine - Viewing Rock Lookout walk

Mt Black Walk

Another nearby walk close to Heathcote is the Mt Black walk. This is a great walk as it has many of the distinctive grass trees as well as a stunning panoramic view at the summit. The grass trees make this walk a bit different from many other walks in Victoria.


Mt Black Walk
Grass Trees on the Mt Black Walk

Hanging Rock Walk

On the way back to Melbourne if you've never been to Hanging Rock it is well worth the visit. You may have watched the tv show or the two movies. Why not experience it for yourself? Hanging Rock has a fascinating history and includes number of short walks which are suitable for even walk averse people.


Hanging Rock
Hanging Rock

On the Way Home

As Heathcote is home to so many wineries it can be difficult to choose which wineries to visit. On your way back to Melbourne why not consider visiting the Tahblik winery. Tahblik wineries are often found in your usual bottleshop but visiting provides you with the opportunity to try before you buy as well as having a great experience.


Tahbilk Winery
Tahbilk Winery



Location

The road trip to Heathcote is approximately 125km from Melbourne CBD depending on the road trip you choose to take and takes approximately 1h 41m.



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Walks Around Heathcote

You've made it to Heathcote. Why not consider these nearby walks: