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Warrnambool Information

In the words of one tourist operator "If Warrnambool was 5 degrees warmer there would be a million people living here!" The cities natural attractions of wide sandy beaches two major rivers and surrounded by some of Australia's most fertile country have helped create a bustling coastal city with a strong economy and vibrant social structure. Despite its size in comparison with surrounding towns, Warrnambool has managed to retain its country friendliness
Warrnambool's central business district encompasses a comprehensive range of retail shopping, service industries, plus restaurants and entertainment venues. The majority of the restaurants entertainment venues and are located close to the Performing Arts Centre at the bottom end of Liebig St - at last count there are about thirty restaurants within 100 metres of the PAC.

 
 

 

 
Take the tour - point and click on the numbered buttons on the interactive map (below) to take a quick tour around the city

 
 

Accommodation
Warrnambool's accommodation is located in three areas - The traditional seaside holiday accommodation is provided in two council, and one privately operated caravan park, plus in the last two years there has been a proliferation of serviced apartments close to the beach.
The CBD now has a growing number of apartments that provide easy access to entertainment and restaurants plus are within a kilometer of the beach (with some having sea views) and Motel style accommodation which accounts for the majority of beds is located on, and close to the highway.
 
 

Attractions
Built in the 1970's when historic villages were the answer to attracting tourists, Flagstaff Hill maritime museum is Warrnambool's contribution to this tourist phenomenon. The village consists of a number of static displays depicting life in a 19th century coastal town plus a number of museum exhibits covering local maritime history . Flagstaff Hill has recently added a new 3D Laser sound and light show which tells the story of the wreck of the Loch Ard nearly a century ago. The show runs after sunset. Allow at least 3 to 4 hours to see Flagstaff Hill

Warrnambool's main summer attraction is the beach, a 4 kilometer strip of white sand that runs from the Warrnambool breakwater to the mouth of the Hopkins river. The construction of a breakwater in the early 1900's did little to improve the port facilities but did manage to silt up the bay creating a nice safe swimming beach which attracts thousands of visitors over the holiday season
 
Entertainment
Warrnambool's large student population (courtesy of Deakin University campus) ensures Warrnambool of a vibrant and varied nightlife, from clubs and pubs to cinema's and theatres also the large tourist population has helped to sustain a large and diverse number of restaurants and eating houses.
Eating out
Pubs
Restaurants
Take away
Clubs and Gambling RSL overlooks
Where to Go
Cinema
 





Warrnambool at a glance
Population - 30,000
Location - 280km West of Melbourne
Description -Coastal city and economic centre of the Western district of Victoria - major industries include farming ( predominantly dairy ) plus manufacturing and tourism
Newspaper - Warrnambool Standard ( daily)
Radio - AM -3YB 882 Khz FM Coast FM 101.3Mhz Community Radio 3WAY FM - ABC AM 1602 Khz
Transport - Rail ( daily service) Air Sharp Aviation (daily) Bus daily services to most surrounding towns


Lake Pertobe
Mini Golf
open 7 days a week from 10 AM to 4 PM

close to the beach on Pertobe Road Warrnambool