Gippsland Towns – Heyfield

Heyfield lies in Gippsland Australia. You will find in between Traralgon and Maffra off the Princes Highway. Heyfield is a popular stop for people heading to the high country and Avon wilderness areas.

Heyfield may be the last chance to get some supplies before heading bush. Heyfield has a proud timber heritage and the local mill is the largest producer of hardwood timber in Victoria.

Let’s see what Heyfield Victoria has to offer

Founded:

Deleted: Hayfield was first mentioned in1841 as a rich agricultural area. By 1870 a post office has been established in the town of Heyfield

Population: 1993

Tourist Information Centre:

Deleted: 1a Mcfarlane st Heyfield. The tourist information centre is located at the Heyfield wetlands. The wetlands are on the Maffra – Traralgon Maffra road just over the bridge as you enter Heyfield from Traralgon

Museums & Attractions:

• Victorian Timber Workers Memorial
  
• Heyfield & District Museum

Community Facilities:

• Heyfield Swimming Pool
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• Heyfield Community Resource Centre

• Heyfield Skate Park

Parks & BBQ areas:

• Apex Park playground and BBQ area
• BBQ at Heyfield wetland

Food and Drink:

• Takeaway food – Indian, Chinese, Fish n Chip shop, Bakery
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• Railway Hotel for counter meals

Annual Events:

• Heyfield food and wine festival (October)
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• Vintage Car Rally ( weekend after Mothers day )
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• Heyfield Open Annual Golf Tournament ( April )

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Medical Help:

• Heyfield Medical Centre – Tyson Road Heyfield
  
  • Heyfield Family Dental Care – 48 Temple Street Heyfield

Sporting Clubs:

• Heyfield Golf Club
  
  • Heyfield Bowls Club – George Street Heyfield
    
    • Heyfield Tennis Club – Gordon St Heyfield

Automatic Teller Machines:

Bendigo Bank

Public Toilets:

• Apex Park
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Famous People from Heyfield

• Wil Anderson – Australian stand-up comedian

• David Wojcinski – Geelong FC Player Premiership winner

• Leigh Brown – Retired Collingwood FC Player. Melbourne FC assistant coach.

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