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A welcoming village atmosphere awaits just a little over an hour from Melbourne. In the heart of Central Victoria and nestled beneath the stunning McHarg and McIvor Ranges, is the charming township of Heathcote. It is fast becoming one of Australia’s most loved wine regions. Good food, friendly cellar doors, spectacular landscapes, gold rush relics, local art and craft, serene bushlands and dark n

ight skies dotted with stars make Heathcote an ideal place to explore. Enjoy comfortable accommodation in tranquil settings, indulge in much-lauded wines and food, visit a wonderful local event and discover the beauty that surrounds this picturesque part of Victoria. Heathcote Visitor Centre
Opening every day from 9am-5pm
(excluding Christmas Day)
Cnr High and Barrack Streets, Heathcote
P: 03 5433 3121
E: [email protected]

Website: www.heathcote.org.au

Check out Heathcote Winery's latest exhibition, Elements of Colour.This beautiful exhibition by Torquay photographer, De...
02/03/2025

Check out Heathcote Winery's latest exhibition, Elements of Colour.

This beautiful exhibition by Torquay photographer, Dean Taylor, features vivid landscapes and stunning scenes from across Australia.

Open daily from 11am - 5pm, it's free and open now until 7th April. Be sure to enjoy a wine tasting and platter while you're there.

Looking for a little inspiration to travel this autumn 🍷🍂☀Autumn in the Heathcote region is magic! Attend Heathcote Harv...
01/03/2025

Looking for a little inspiration to travel this autumn 🍷🍂☀

Autumn in the Heathcote region is magic!
Attend Heathcote Harvest Festival, join a Stomping Party, frolic amongst the autumn leaves and so much more...

As the golden hues of autumn begin to grace Victoria, the charming town of Heathcote beckons travellers to its annual Harvest Festival—a celebration that encapsulates

Celebrate the beginning of autumn at Heathcote Harvest Festival 🍂🍷🎶Join in the fun and festivities on Sunday 9th March a...
27/02/2025

Celebrate the beginning of autumn at Heathcote Harvest Festival 🍂🍷🎶

Join in the fun and festivities on Sunday 9th March at Barrack Reserve from 4pm with twilight markets, food trucks, local wine, beer and spirits. Enjoy live music with Paper Jane, The Prairie Oysters and Willowbank Grove!

This is a FREE event!
It's family friendly with face painting and lawn games for the kids, and you can bring your dog along too.

Grab your family and friends, your picnic blankets and chairs, and enjoy a great night out celebrating the beginning of Harvest in the Heathcote region.

For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2434062020276748

Ready to put your thinking caps on? Trivia Night is back this Saturday 1st March at Palling Bros Brewery! 🎉Hosted by Nat...
26/02/2025

Ready to put your thinking caps on? Trivia Night is back this Saturday 1st March at Palling Bros Brewery! 🎉

Hosted by Nathan and Vanessa from Envy Distilling, enjoy a night of full of laughs, brain-teasers, and friendly competition with questions covering everything from pop culture to geography. 🤓🏆

Don't forget to book your table. Call 0427 848 073.
See you there or be square!

Stars & Bars Festival is coming back to the Heathcote region Friday 25th - Saturday 26th April.Join in the fun of this u...
24/02/2025

Stars & Bars Festival is coming back to the Heathcote region Friday 25th - Saturday 26th April.

Join in the fun of this unique musical bus tour stopping at Palling Bros Brewery, The Union Hotel Heathcote, Axedale Tavern, Tellurian Wines Heathcote and The Shiraz Republic/Cornella Brewery for an awesome weekend of live music, local wine and beer tastings, and great food.

For more info and to book your ticket, visit www.starsandbars.com.au

Experience all the fun of making wine with a great day at The Shiraz Republic!Each vintage, the team throw a series of S...
21/02/2025

Experience all the fun of making wine with a great day at The Shiraz Republic!

Each vintage, the team throw a series of Stomping Parties - pairing the fun of making wine with great food and live music! Choose from:
🍇 Saturday 8th March
🍇 Sunday 9th March
🍇 Saturday 15th March
🍇 Sunday 16th March

Spend the day picking your own grapes in their picturesque vineyard and stomping them with your own feet. Learn about the process of winemaking, enjoy a hard earned drink in the cellar door, a woodfired pizza and live music.

For more info, visit https://shirazrepublic.com.au/rent-a-row/the-stomping-party/

We have your weekend plans sorted! The ever popular Ms Batterhams pop up lunch at Tellurian Wines Heathcote has been ext...
19/02/2025

We have your weekend plans sorted!

The ever popular Ms Batterhams pop up lunch at Tellurian Wines Heathcote has been extended. Embark on a culinary journey featuring three savoury dishes paired with Tellurian's exceptional wines in the beautiful setting of the cellar door.

Saturday's only, from 12 noon - 3pm.
Book now. Visit https://www.tellurianwines.com.au/ms-batterhams-popup

The team at Red Edge Wine are hosting their annual Harvest Luncheon to celebrate the new years vintage 🍷🌿🍇Join us on Sat...
17/02/2025

The team at Red Edge Wine are hosting their annual Harvest Luncheon to celebrate the new years vintage 🍷🌿🍇

Join us on Saturday 8th March for a gourmet feast on eye fillet beef, an assortment of sides, cheese and plenty of Red Edge wines, both current and back vintages.

For more info or to book your ticket, visit https://rededgewine.com.au/collections/events

Wine Shed Summer Sessions 🎶🍷☀Join us on Saturday 22nd February, from 5pm - 8pm, for a summer twilight session at Three D...
15/02/2025

Wine Shed Summer Sessions 🎶🍷☀

Join us on Saturday 22nd February, from 5pm - 8pm, for a summer twilight session at Three Dams Estate

Enjoy live music with local musos The Tuans, plus 3DE wines, sangria and beer, tapas and pizzas - yum!

For more info or to book a spot, call Evan on 0417 178 658
See you there!

Give the gift of the perfect getaway with a loved one, and treat yourselves to a little luxury at Heathcote II.Book a ro...
12/02/2025

Give the gift of the perfect getaway with a loved one, and treat yourselves to a little luxury at Heathcote II.

Book a romantic night away at The Cellars at Heathcote II, where your private villa offers breathtaking views over the olive groves and vineyard. Begin your getaway with an exquisite wine tasting at the cellar door before settling into your stylish villa, complete with modern amenities, a personal wine cellar, stunning night sky views for stargazing, and a delightful local breakfast in the morning.

For more details or to book your stay, visit https://www.heathcote.org.au/the-cellars-heathcote-ii

A wine lover's retreat

Live Music in the Garden @ The Watering Hole Heathcote 🎶Join us Sunday 16th February, 1pm - 4pm, at The Watering Hole fo...
07/02/2025

Live Music in the Garden @ The Watering Hole Heathcote 🎶

Join us Sunday 16th February, 1pm - 4pm, at The Watering Hole for an afternoon of live music with The Tuans!

This is a free event.
Drinks and delicious food available for purchase.

See you there!

Celebrate love at Silver Spoon Estate 🍷💕Treat yourself and a loved one this Valentines to an unforgettable wine and dine...
05/02/2025

Celebrate love at Silver Spoon Estate 🍷💕

Treat yourself and a loved one this Valentines to an unforgettable wine and dine experience. Silver Spoon Estate's new Head Chef Ben, has lovingly curated a beautiful two or three-course set lunch, with the option to pair with award-winning wines.

Available for four days only, from Thursday 13th - Sunday 16th February, this is the perfect Valentines experience.

Bookings are limited. Be sure to secure your spot now.
Book online - www.silverspoonestate.com.au/upcoming-events
Or call Tracie on 0412 167 927

Summer music is coming to Axedale Park!Join us for an evening of live local music with Chris DeAraugo & Sally Miller duo...
02/02/2025

Summer music is coming to Axedale Park!

Join us for an evening of live local music with Chris DeAraugo & Sally Miller duo, at the Axedale Community Garden, Friday 7th February from 6.30pm.

This is a free, family friendly event.
BYO your picnic blanket, chairs, snacks and drinks.

For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2309944629364572

Unleash your inner winemaker! 🍇🍷Join in the ultimate annual wine-making experience, Rent-a-Row - where you will pick, st...
31/01/2025

Unleash your inner winemaker! 🍇🍷

Join in the ultimate annual wine-making experience, Rent-a-Row - where you will pick, stomp, press, oak & bottle your very own Shiraz!

This experience is perfect for family and friends to gather four times throughout the year for this hands-on adventure.

Reap the rewards of your hard work by taking home your very own bottles of Shiraz and becoming a winemaker!

Buy your passes now before the season kicks off in early March. Visit https://shirazrepublic.com.au/rent-a-row/

Looking for another incredible winery and cellar door to visit in the Heathcote region? Be sure to visit Red Edge Wine. ...
29/01/2025

Looking for another incredible winery and cellar door to visit in the Heathcote region?
Be sure to visit Red Edge Wine.

Click below to find out more about why they're so special 🍷☀️

At Red Edge Winery in Heathcote, Victoria, owners Peter and Will Dredge showcase how their historic vineyard operates entirely off-grid using Selectronic SP ...

Have you heard?Escape Coach Tours are now available in the Heathcote region. Owners Damien and Annette, have a wealth of...
27/01/2025

Have you heard?

Escape Coach Tours are now available in the Heathcote region. Owners Damien and Annette, have a wealth of knowledge and can help you with a set or personalised tour of the region to suit your needs.

Choose from half and full day tours, visit wineries, breweries, distilleries, restaurants and attractions.

Contact the team today to organise a tour.
Visit www.escapecoachtours.com.au

Celebrate the Australia Day long weekend in Heathcote!Enjoy a long weekend of wineries, breweries and distilleries, grea...
24/01/2025

Celebrate the Australia Day long weekend in Heathcote!

Enjoy a long weekend of wineries, breweries and distilleries, great food and outdoor adventures.

Join us for a 'Picnic in the Park' on Sunday 26th January, from 10am - 2pm, at Barrack Reserve. This free event includes a sausage sizzle, petting zoo, live music and ice cream!

Check out Heathcote Winery's latest exhibition, Take Five.This beautiful solo exhibition by Salvatore Trigila, features ...
22/01/2025

Check out Heathcote Winery's latest exhibition, Take Five.

This beautiful solo exhibition by Salvatore Trigila, features notable Melbourne architecture. Sal specialises in life drawing, portraiture, and urbanscapes, and is well known for his drawings of iconic buildings in Melbourne.

Open daily from 11am - 5pm, it's free and open now until 24th February. Be sure to enjoy a wine tasting and platter while you're there.

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