Warrnambool is the largest city in the Great Ocean Road region, located 263km south-west of Melbourne, an easy 3 hour drive via Geelong on the Princess Highway or Hamilton Highway. Or if you choose to come along the Great Ocean Road, please allow approximately 6 hours drive.
WHALE WATCHING
Warrnambool is known as Victoria's Southern Right Whale Nursery. Almost every year, between June and September, female Southern Right Whales return to the waters of Warrnambool's Logan's Beach to calve. The Whales often swim within a hundred metres of the shore and can be viewed from a specially constructed whale viewing platform in the sand dunes or from the beach.
FLAGSTAFF HILL MARITIME VILLAGE
The Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village in Warrnambool is situated within an hours drive of the 12 Apostles on the Great Ocean Road. Flagstaff Hill is Warrnambool's premier attraction providing the vital link between the culture and heritate of the Shipwreck Coast and the contemporary Great Ocean Road experience.
Location: Merri Street, Warrnambool.
Ph: 1800 556 111, (03) 5556 4600 or visit flagstaffhilll.com
TOWERHILL RESERVE
Tower Hill Reserve, nestled inside a dormant volcano, is today a beautiful haven for wildlife. Kolas, emus, kangaroos, sugar gliders and many species of waterbirds - including the graceful black swans - roam freely throughout the reserve.
Facilities
- Worn Gundidj Visitor Centre, featuring local Aborigional art and craft.
- Picnic Area with free BBQs.
- Toilet Facilities.
Location: Princess Highway, 14km west of Warrnambool.