Heathcote

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South-east on the McIvor Highway, Heathcote is a quaint little town waiting to be found. The wine region of Heathcote is regarded as the finest area for shiraz in Australia. The many superb wineries that are scattered throughout the area are definitely worth a visit to meet winemakers and enjoy a tasting at cellar doors.

During the goldrush era in Victoria, this area grew to a population of 35,000 supporting 22 hotels, 3 breweries, 2 flour mills and a bacon factory. Many of these historical sites can still be seen today.

Walk through the box ironbark forests surrounding Heathcote and discover native flora and fauna in their natural habitat and a fields of wildflowers. Walk the Pink Cliffs, or visit Lake Eppalock which holds more than 300,000 megalitres of water. The Mount Ida lookout has breath-taking and unencumbered view of a vast area of Central Victoria