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.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population2,712
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.9 km0.6 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Heathcote: quick answers
Where is Heathcote?
Heathcote is in Greater Bendigo, Australia, about 102 km63 miles in a straight line from Melbourne.
How do you get to Heathcote?
The nearest airport is Bendigo Airport (BXG), about 40 min away by road. The nearest train station is Goornong, about 33 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Heathcote?
The warmest month is January, averaging 21°C70°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 8°C46°F. The wettest month is September, with about 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Heathcote?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 3 restaurants, 5 cafés and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Heathcote?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Maldon, Castlemaine and Kyneton.