Heathcote

A small wine-country town in central Victoria, Heathcote sits in mountain terrain with scenic viewpoints and a waterway running through it — notable for a place its size for its cafés and restaurants. Located between Melbourne and Bendigo on the Northern Highway, it draws independent travellers looking for a manageable base in Victoria's wine-growing interior.

• Population2,712
• Nearest water from center0.3 km
• Nearest mountain from center0.9 km