States & Territories
Heywood Vic
3304
Heywood is a small Great Ocean Rd region rural service town 357 km west of Melbourne. It sits on the Fitzroy River at the junction of the Henty & Princes Hwys and is surrounded by timber, pastoral & agricultural country. The Kuurn Kopan Noot Aborigines first occupied the area followed by European pastoralists in 1850s. Nearby attractions include Mt Eccle NP, Discovery Bay NP, Mt Richmond NP, Lower Glenelg NP & Cape Nelson State Park. Also of interest is the Lake Condah Aboriginal Mission (25 km n-e). Wood, Wine & Roses Festival (Feb).
Accommodation:
Heywood has a motel, hotel & caravan park.
Visitor Information Centre: Lee Breakwater Rd, Portland. Tel:
Heywood is a small Great Ocean Rd region rural service town 357 km west of Melbourne. It sits on the Fitzroy River at the junction of the Henty & Princes Hwys and is surrounded by timber, pastoral & agricultural country. The Kuurn Kopan Noot Aborigines first occupied the area followed by European pastoralists in 1850s. Nearby attractions include Mt Eccle NP, Discovery Bay NP, Mt Richmond NP, Lower Glenelg NP & Cape Nelson State Park. Also of interest is the Lake Condah Aboriginal Mission (25 km n-e). Wood, Wine & Roses Festival (Feb).
Accommodation:
Heywood has a motel, hotel & caravan park.
Visitor Information Centre: Lee Breakwater Rd, Portland. Tel: