About Heathcote

Heathcote is Australia's Shiraz capital and it boasts the southern hemishere's longest main street. Wineries are within an easy drive of Emeu Inn, so get your tasting glass ready!

A walk along the main street (High Street) is a must. There are interesting shops with food, oldwares, clothes, antiques, art galleries, tasting rooms and other treasures. You can stop by one of the local pubs for a beer, or wander through the Valley of Liquid Ambers. The old goal and powder magazine are interesting stops as is the Pink Cliffs.

Surrounded by State and National forests, keen bush walkers will enjoy the local parks
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Emeu Inn's Fine Dining
"From a solid European training background, and work as a chef in formal restaurants in Germany and South Africa, to a former pub in a small Victorian town and an interest in bush-tucker , Emeu Inn chef and co-owner Fred Thies has travelled far."

"In a dining room with pale blue walls, lace curtains and timber chairs, his guests enjoy robust dishes that recall his European origins and others that reflect his interest in native Australian ingredients. Bush tomatoes add piquancy to his spicy fresh tomato soup, while the signature dish of Emu is braised in native pepperleaf sauce."

"Memories are made of dishes such as Mama's Eintopf and Venison Cutlets of organic blueberries and red cabbage braised with apple. His German gooseberry meringue tart is not to be missed." ...Age Good Food Guide 2000.

Take a look at some of our dishes and the menu which changes seasonally (click on the thumbnails to enlarge them):




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Emeu Inn Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast & Wine Centre
MULTI-AWARD WINNER

Heathcote, Central Goldfields, Victoria, Australia

• Located in major goldfields wine region
• Smoke free
• Traditional boutique B&B
• Six bedrooms & self-contained cottage
• Restaurant & wine centre (see menus)
• Children by arrangement

• Tariff: A$190 - A$270 double
• Deposit: 50% deposit of the B&B tariff is required to confirm your booking. Balance on departure
• Booking policy:
~ Two-night bookings are required over holiday periods and our Festival weekend. Discounts do not apply during these periods.
~ All Wine Club Members must identify themselves at the time of booking AND must show their card upon arrival. Failure to do so may result in full tariffs being charged.
~ Check-in is 2.00 PM; check-out is 11.00 AM. A late check-out may incur a charge of $20.00 per hour.
~ Check-in after 9.00 PM will incur a $20.00 surcharge.
~ A later check-out may be available; please ask.
• Cancellations: More than 13 days notice – full refund given less fees & charges. 7-13 days notice – 50% of deposit given. Less than 7 days – no refund of deposit
• Credit facilities: Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Diners, EFTPOS, Cheque
• Credit other: Bartercard

Your hosts: Fred & Leslye Thies
Address/Mail: 187 High Street, Heathcote, Victoria, Australia 3523
Telephone: (03) 5433 2668 (International +613 5433 2668)
Fax: (03) 5433 4022 (International + 613 5433 4022)
E-mail: bookings@emeuinn.com.au
Home website: www.emeuinn.com.au/
Distance from Melbourne: 110 km (90 min.)
Melway Map: 609 H5
 VicRoads Map: 262 E5
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Located in Heathcote at the Paris end of Australia’s longest main street, Emeu Inn features luxury accommodation, international and native Australian cuisine and great local wines in this historic goldminer’s pub. This award-winning B&B has six spacious suites, each with an ensuite and sitting area. There's also a one bedroom self-contained cottage.
The suites have queen-size beds, period-style furnishings, clock radios, DVD players and TV sets. Control the temperature in your suite with a remote control. Five suites and the cottage have large, double spa baths, while two have a beautiful open fire. All the extras a gourmet traveller expects are available. Guests are greeted with sparkling wine, coffee, tea, biscuits and home-made cake. There are lots of extras, and guests may enjoy dinner in the licensed restaurant.

The Restaurant, reviewed and recommended in The Age Good Food Guide, has also been recommended in Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards. The wine list is dominated by Heathcote’s best, including Jasper Hill’s Emily’s Paddock, Wild Duck Creek Estate’s Springflat Shiraz, Shelmerdine’s Viognier and Paul Osicka’s Merlot. The menu offers a diverse range of dishes from around the globe.

The Emeu Inn Wine Centre, opened in February 2001, offers tastings and sales of local and regional wines. A Calendar of Events at Emeu Inn is available on the website.

Here, under one roof at Emeu Inn in Heathcote, is quality accommodation, fine food and wine - right in the heart of one of Australia's premium wine growing areas - what more could you ask for?
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 Awards
Winner: 2004 & 2000 Best B&B - Goldfields Tourism Awards
Winner: 2002 Best Tourism Restaurant - Goldfields Tourism Awards
Certificate of Merit: 1999 Best New Business – Goldfields Tourism Awards
Finalist: 2006, 2004 & 2003 Best Tourism Restaurant – Restaurant & Catering Victoria Awards for Excellence
Finalist: 2004 Best Tourism Restaurant – Goldfields Tourism Awards
Australia’s Wine List of the Year Award – 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Recommended in The Age Good Food Guide – 2000-2007 (score 14/20)
Recommended in Mietta’s Eating & Drinking in Australia

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