Shire of Wellington district, Victoria, Australia

Places to visit near Heyfield

Heyfield is a town in Shire of Wellington district, Victoria, Australia, home to about 1,944 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 waterfalls and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Maffra Wetlands Reserve (20 km), Stratford Historical Museum (32 km) and Gippsland Art Gallery (35 km).

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Heyfield, Victoria
Heyfield, Shire of Wellington district, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Heyfield at a glance

Location
Shire of Wellington district, Victoria, Australia
Population
about 1,944
Coordinates
37.9813° S, 146.7856° E
Places within 50 km
80 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens

Top places to visit near Heyfield

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Heyfield: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Heyfield

106 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Heyfield. The closest is Mount Bulldog (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Bulldog · viewpoint · Shire of Wellington · ~17 km
  • Mount Hedrick · viewpoint · Shire of Wellington · ~20 km
  • Mount Margaret · viewpoint · Shire of Wellington · ~24 km
  • Mount Gog · viewpoint · Shire of Wellington · ~25 km
  • Magog · viewpoint · Shire of Wellington · ~27 km
  • Little Ben · viewpoint · Shire of Wellington · ~27 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Heyfield

61 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Heyfield. The closest is Glenmaggie Education Reserve (13 km); the best-known is Maffra Wetlands Reserve (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Heyfield

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Heyfield. The closest is Cascades (44 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Heyfield

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Heyfield. The closest is Lake Glenmaggie (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Heyfield

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Heyfield. The closest is Angus McMillan Memorial (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Heyfield

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Heyfield. The closest is Turras Reach (58 km); the best-known is Golden Beach (74 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Heyfield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Heyfield
  2. 1 km Heyfield and District Museum · museum, Shire of Wellington
  3. 1 km Angus McMillan Memorial · monument, Shire of Wellington
  4. 13 km Glenmaggie Education Reserve · nature spot, Shire of Wellington
  5. 10 km Lake Glenmaggie · lake, Shire of Wellington
  6. 25 km Maffra Wetlands Reserve · nature spot, Shire of Wellington
  7. 20 km Back to Heyfield

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How to reach Heyfield

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    Places near Heyfield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints23106Mount Bulldog (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2361Glenmaggie Education Reserve (13 km)
    Waterfalls122Cascades (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs721Lake Glenmaggie (13 km)
    Forts & heritage818Angus McMillan Memorial (1 km)
    Beaches & coast017Turras Reach (58 km)
    Museums611Heyfield and District Museum (1 km)
    Parks49Memorial Park (32 km)
    Other attractions67Stratford Historical Museum (32 km)
    Churches13Saint Paul's Cathedral (36 km)
    Caves11Overhanging Rock (49 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01St Margaret Island (90 km)

    Heyfield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Heyfield?

    Maffra Wetlands Reserve (nature spot, about 20 km), Heyfield and District Museum (museum, about 1 km), Angus McMillan Memorial (monument, about 1 km), Stratford Historical Museum (attraction, about 32 km), Lake Glenmaggie (lake, about 13 km), Glenmaggie Education Reserve (nature spot, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Heyfield?

    80 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 waterfall, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Heyfield?

    Mount Bulldog, about 17 km by road; Mount Hedrick (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Heyfield?

    Glenmaggie Education Reserve, about 13 km by road; Maffra Wetlands Reserve (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Heyfield?

    Cascades, about 44 km by road; Cascade Hill (57 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Heyfield?

    Start in Heyfield, visit Heyfield and District Museum, then Angus McMillan Memorial, then Glenmaggie Education Reserve, then Lake Glenmaggie, then Maffra Wetlands Reserve, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Heyfield?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Heyfield

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Heyfield’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Heyfield on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.