Discover the Victorian Coast - Warrnambool
Discover the Victorian Coast - Warrnambool
Located on the Princes Highway - approximately 260km from Melbourne CBD, Warrnambool is the eastern end of the Great Ocean Road with a population of 35,743 (2021) which continues to grow year by year. Established as a municipality in 1855, decleared a town in 1883 and finally a city in 1918, the Warrnambool CBD has seen significant change in response to the increasing popularity across Australia.
The traditional Indigenous owners of the land are the Gunditjmara people, also known as the Dhauwurd Wurrung, that have lived in Warrnambool for at least 35,000 years.
Caravan Parks
Warrnambool is home to multiple caravan parks which are avaliable throughout the year, with the Christmas to New Year period especially busy with families & friends camping out, so get in quick! For more information about booking and prices, visit their individual websites or call them on the phone numbers provided below.
Big4 Tasman Holiday Park - Warrnambool
Phone: 1800 611 233
Address: 33 Lava Street, Warrnambool VIC 3280.
Located in the centre of Warrnambool, the Big4 caravan park offers a range of accommodation options including apartments, cabin and camping sites. To keep the family entertained, there is a tennis court, games room, indoor pool & spa, playground and free Wi-Fi!
Warrnambool Holiday Park & Motel
Phone: 03 5562 5031
Address: 83 Simpson Street, Warrnambool VIC 3280.
Warrnambool Holiday Park & Motel offer a variety of accommodation options with ensuite and powered campsites, as well as budget and deluxe ensuite cabins too. Facilities include a games room, heated pool, playground and a jumping pillow!
Discovery Parks - Warrnambool
Phone: 03 5561 1514
Address: 25 Pertobe Road, Warrnambool VIC 3280.
Located in Lake Pertobe, this caravan park is one of the more popular options for families that choose to spend a couple of nights in Warrnambool. Discovery Parks offer a range of accomodation options ranging from powered sites to a standard motel room. Facilities include a activity room, playground, swimming pool and plenty more!
NRMA Warrnambool Riverside Holiday Park
Phone: 03 5565 1327
Address: 125 Jubilee Park Road, Warrnambool VIC 3280.
Located a short distance out of Warrnambool City, this caravan is ideal for those looking for a quite rural accommodation on the riverside. NRMA Riverside Holiday Park offer cabins, villas and caravan sites with a waterslide, mini golf course and playground to keep the children busy during your holiday.
Surfside Holiday Parks
Phone: 03 5559 4700
Address: 120 Pertobe Road, Warrnambool VIC 3280.
If you enjoy the sand & a surf, this caravan park is the perfect option being located next to the Warrnambool Beach. Surfside Holiday Park offers beach chalets, cottages as well as powered & unpowered caravan sites. Facilities include a camp kitchen, BBQ area and plenty of playgrounds in Lake Pertobe!
Attractions
Warrnambool is particularly known for its scenic attractions which are popular tourist destinations for people from all around Australia & overseas!
Lake Pertobe
Lake Pertobe is a large parkland filled with multiple playgrounds for children with a flying fox, slides, maze and boat rides on the lake. There are also picnic areas, BBQ facilities, walking tracks, caravan parks and sporting facilities such as mini golf, tennis and a skate park for the family to enjoy!
Surfside Holiday Park is located inside Lake Pertobe with great food & drink shops avaliables with the beach only walking distance away.
So if you have children travelling with you, make sure you set aside a full day to explore all that Lake Pertobe has to offer!
2. Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village
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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village is Victoria's Largest Maritime Museum and Village, which illustrates the life of a 19th century town that Warrnambool once was. You can truly experience Victoria's largest martitime shipwreck collection at your own pace.
Enjoy Flagstaff Hill by night with the Tales of the Shipwreck Coast Sound and Light Show that tell the stories of Australia's rich maritime history, which is sure to impress.
3. Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve
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Tower Hill is located in a large volanic crater formed over 30,000 years ago and is home to some of Australia's most beloved wildlife including koalas, kangaroos and emus!
Drive through Tower Hill and enjoy the impressive scenery and landscape that it has to offer for all ages.
Visit the Tower Hill Visitor Centre to take part in a guided tour and learn how Tower Hill was transformed from a desolate wasteland to the park that is enjoyed by all.
4. Stingray Bay & Breakwater
Stingray Bay is a small beach located at the end of Lake Pertobe near the mouth of the Merri River, offers picturesque views of Middle Island where the film Oddball was filmed, which is home to little penguins, short-tailed shearwater and the black-faced cormorants.
The Warrnambool Breakwater was built between 1874 and 1890, and now is a popular location for fishing with seals and stingrays regularly visiting.
Eat & Drink
1. Beach Kiosk Cafe
Located at 65 Pertobe Road, the Beach Kiosk Cafe offers a wide selection of breakfast & lunch options including ice-cream, coffee and cold drinks. Grab a coffee and explore the attractions of Lake Petrobe as well as the surrounding beaches that are only short distances away.
2. Pavilion Cafe and Bar
Located at 50 Viaduct Road, the Pavilion Cafe and Bar is housed within a impressive architectural building overlooking the water with scenic views of the Lay Bay, and offers a contemporary cuisine with locally caught fish accompanied by an extensive beverage menu. Overlook the Warrnambool Breakwater or walk along the Foreshore Promenade and enjoy the sights along the way.
3. Bojangles
Located in the main street of Warrnambool at 61 Liebig Street, the Bojangles Restaurant has an inviting ambiance which is a popular destination for Italian cuisine for both locals and tourists offering a selection of gourmet pizzas, pasta and salads.
We hope our recommendations were valueable and that you enjoy your time away in Warrnambool!