Walking and Cycling
Walking and Cycling Trails
Take a walk or cycle along the wonderful trails in and around town. Nearby there’s the Valley of Liquidambers, the McIvor Creek Walk, Pink Cliffs, McIvor Range, Forest Drive, Viewing Rock ad Devil’s Cave. Some of the trails further afield include Mt Ida, Dargile Picnic and Camping Ground, Argyle and Spring Plains State Forest and One Eye State Forest.
O’Keefe Rail Trail
A linear trail linking the rural township of nearby Axedale with Bendigo. It covers 19km of easy walking tracks with two areas of interest including the Bendigo Field Naturalists Flora Reserve and the Axedale Cemetery. The O'Keefe Rail Trail was named after early pioneer Andrew O’Keefe, who has been recognised for his part in the establishment of railway lines in the region.
Major Mitchell Trail
Explorer Major Thomas Mitchell passed through Victoria in 1836, and Heathcote was one of the areas he visited. His journey changed the shape of Victoria, setting the path for European settlement in many areas including Heathcote. The trail enables motorists to retrace his journey. The entire route is approximately 2,100 kilometres and includes Mildura, Swan Hill, Horsham, The Grampians, Ballarat, Bendigo, Benalla, Wangaratta and Mt Macedon.
