Located on the Thomson River, Heyfield is an acknowledged gateway to Victoria's High Country.
Location: 206 km east of Melbourne.
Origin of name: An early settler first described the district as resembling a 'field of waving corn', and so called it 'Heyfield'.
Brief history: the town grew up as a stopping point for diggers on their way to the Gippsland goldfields and is today known for its agriculture and timber production. Two of eight timber mills still operate.
Natural features: Heyfield Flora Reserve; Avon Mt Hedrick Scenic Reserve