DESTINATION: Warrnambool

Warrnambool

Warrnambool was an important port until the 1920s, when silting virtually ended commercial shipping. The city's early prosperity is reflected in the sandstone buildings of Liebig, Timor and Fairy sts. Today, Warrnambool is a coastal resort and Victoria's fifth largest city. It is at the western end of the Great Ocean Rd.


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Hopkins River Boathouse, Warrnambool, Victoria
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Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground is a family venue, with pedal boats, islands, bicycles, walking tracks and an adventure playground for children. Lady Bay, the main beach, offers a promenade edging the bay, recreation areas, safe swimming and surfing. Whale watching has become a popular winter pastime in Warrnambool. Between June and September each year, southern right whales return to breed in the sheltered waters off Logans Beach, 3km east and visitors can watch the whales from a viewing platform at the beach. Tower Hill State Game Reserve is located 14km west of Warrnambool. The reserve surrounds the peak and crater lake of an extinct volcano; wildlife which may be observed includes kangaroos, koalas and emus.

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A poem on the Shipwreck Coast

gfitter | 2008-09-09 | The Shipwreck Coast, found along the Great Ocean Road is a wonder to view in all seasons. It is dramatic and ever-changing in mood and colours | read more

 

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A poem on the Shipwreck Coast

gfitter | 2008-09-09 | The Shipwreck Coast, found along the Great Ocean Road is a wonder to view in all seasons. It is dramatic and ever-changing in mood and colours | read more

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Region: Great Ocean Road

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The Great Ocean Road, Victoria. Main attractions include: Surfing and Beautiful Beaches, The Anglesea Golf Course, Cape Otway Lightstation, Thunder Point Coastal Reserve, Port Campbell National Park, The Twelve Apostles and London Bridge sandstone formations, Historic Ports and Whale watching. Major towns: Anglesea, Lorne, Warrnambool, Port Campbell, Torquay, Geelong, Apollo Bay, Port Fairy and Portland. more

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600 Raglan Pde, Ph: (03) 5564 7837

Web sites with information, accommodation or tours for Warrnambool:
Cheese World

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A poem on the Shipwreck Coast

gfitter | 2008-09-09 | The Shipwreck Coast, found along the Great Ocean Road is a wonder to view in all seasons. It is dramatic and ever-changing in mood and colours | read more

 

 

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