Heywood
Accommodation
About Heywood
Heywood is situated south of Hamilton on the Princes Highway. The town was developed as a saw milling area and service centre for agriculture. A visit in February each year will be rewarded with the "Wood, Wine and Roses Festival" and the delights of local arts, crafts, parades, rides, food and wine tastings. Heywood's roses are a sight to behold and a trip to the Bolwarra Berry Farm or a visit to the rambling Bowerbird Nest and Garden are highly recommended. A special 90km "Wood, Wine and Roses Forest Drive" from Portland is a great way to see and sample the delights of the area.
The Lake Condah Aboriginal Mission, situated 25kms north east of Heywood, affords a valuable insight into the history of Victoria’s Indigenous people, and is well worth a visit. The Winda Mara Aboriginal Corporation in Scott Street, Heywood, promotes and explains past and present Koori culture. Local artists exhibit and sell artefacts at the centre.
Shopping
IGA is the main supermarket in Heywood. Please note that the opening hours are typically more restricted than those in the city, and in most towns the typical opening hours are from 7am-10pm daily.
Useful Information
Banks
There is a Westpac bank located in Edgar Street.
Bank hours are typically 9.00am-4.00pm Monday to Friday, although ATMs allow 24/7 access to funds.
Libraries
The Glenelg Regional Library is located in Edgar St, Heywood and is open Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm.
Internet Access
Internet access is available to students staying in Heywood at the Glenelg Regional Library. Further details can be found under 'Libraries' on this page.
Internet Access
Internet access is available to students in Heywood at the Glenelg Regional Library. Further details can be found under 'Libraries' on this page.
Post Offices
The Heywood Post Office is located at 50 Edgar St and is open from 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
Travel Times
Heywood is located 357 kilometres south west of Melbourne and is accessible by both car and train.
The travel time is approximately 4 hours by car from Melbourne to Heywood.
Heywood is accessible from Melbourne by car, bus and train (Via Warrnambool).
If you are travelling from somewhere other than Melbourne, or would like further information on transport to Heywood, visit VicLink.
Further Information
For more information on Heywood and surrounding area go here
Orientation Tours can be arranged for students whilst they are on placement, or for a Map of Heywood visit Wilkins Tourist Maps. Select Victoria from the list of State Maps and then select ‘Heywood’ from the list of Victorian Maps.