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Hillwood
Hillwood is a rural village situated amongst apple and pear orchards and
vineyards, noted for fishing and lovely river views.
The Hillwood Strawberry Farm Fruit Wine and Cheese Centre is a great stop. At
any time of the year, apart from Christmas Day, you may sample and buy fruit
wines, fruit vinegars and cheeses. Home-made jams, honey, chocolate, fudge and
gourmet sauces are available for purchase. During the warmer months, you are
able to pick your own berries and enjoy a generous serve of strawberries, ice
cream and cream. Cones of strawberry ice-cream are also popular. Highway A8,
Hillwood. Phone 03 6394 8180.
Also at Hillwood is the Egg Island Picnic Reserve with fishing jetty facilities,
BBQ and boat ramp.
In late January is the lively Hillwood River Festival complete with market
stalls, live music and entertainment, pedal boats, animal farm and pony rides,
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