From its early days in the mid19th Century, some impressive buildings and sites have been constructed for a range of purposes. You can now walk and/or drive a distinct Heritage Trail covering 13 of the more noticeable historical locations and sights around the town of Winchelsea - starting on the Geelong side, you should visit ;

1. A 300 year old Red Gum Tree. It is believed that members of the Walhaurong people used its bark to make a shield
2. the Barwon Park Mansion . Maintained by teh National Trust, it is a showpiece of 19th century fine living built by the founders of the town
3. a bluestone shop in Austin Street, which used to be a General Store around 150 years ago
4. the Winchelsea Grandstand, a memorial to local soldiers killed in World War I
5. the Globe Theatre , built by the father of famous opera singer Marjorie Lawrence in 1926
6. Winchelsea's First Church, built as both school and church - it still includes a stone used by ladies to mount their horses side-saddle
7. the old Library, now the Information Centre, built in 1894
8. the Barwon Hotel, first built in 1842 and with a rich history of services including post office, library, and carriage stop-over
9. the first Bank building constructed by the Colonial Bank, now a shop
10. the Railway Station on the Melbroune-Warrnambool track. The railway reached Winchelsea in 1876
    
11. the old Shire Offices, now the Tea Rooms, which served as Council chambers up until 1994
12. the Vicarage, another bluestone house, now a private residence
13. the Golf Course - the former site of the Winchelsea Racecourse