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Book your Warrnambool getaway now!

Search availability and prices here, however we recommend that you book directly with operators. The tourism industry has been hit hard by the pandemic and booking direct helps more than you know. Thank you!

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Covid-safe activities for the school holidays!

Whale Watching

Whale Watching

Logans Beach Whale Viewing Platform is fully accessible and spaciously designed so that viewers can enjoy the search for whales while adhering to social distancing regulations. For everything you need to know about whale watching read more. 

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Hot Springs Re-opened with NEW Family Sessions

Hot Springs Re-opened with NEW Family Sessions

From the 27th of June Deep Blue Hot Springs will be reopening for the school holidays with the introduction of 2 new FAMILY FRIENDLY sessions plus our new TWILIGHT SESSION reserved exclusively for adults. Due to a strictly limited capacity pre-booking is essential.

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[NEW] Middle Island AR Experience

[NEW] Middle Island AR Experience

For the first time since the island's closure to the public in 2006, you can now experience the hidden world of wonder that is Middle Island - using augmented reality.
 
The Middle Island experience uses new photogrammetry technology that pieces together hundreds of high-resolution drone photographs.
 
This means that smartphone users can now place Middle Island in their own homes (in a virtual sense) and explore the many caves, find penguin huts and hangout spots of the guardian maremma dogs, with an incredible clarity and zoom capacity to spot details they may not otherwise notice from a simple picture.
 
As users physically move around the island with their device, more of the island will be revealed and more details will be uncovered.
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[NEW] Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village Reimagined

[NEW] Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village Reimagined

Flagstaff Hill have re-opened for the school holidays in a new covid-safe format that does not include the nightly Sound & Light Show or the hands on school holiday program. HOWEVER Flagstaff Hill have launched some pretty cool online experiences including a virtual village tour, an online school holiday program and they're running a fun GIVEAWAY COMPETITION until the end of July!

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[NEW] DOWNLOAD: Warrnambool Activity Book

[NEW] DOWNLOAD: Warrnambool Activity Book

Pages of fun wet weather activities, download your copy here!

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World First Geo-located Travel Podcast

World First Geo-located Travel Podcast

It's free and simple to use. Go to the Storytowns website, choose a podcast tour to your liking, then your phone will instantly connect with google maps and take you on a podcast adventure around the Warrnambool region.

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Self Guided Street Art Tour

Self Guided Street Art Tour

Follow the numbers from 1 to 26, through hidden laneways and unexpected spaces to find the art and soul of Warrnambool. All the artworks hold rich stories of Warrnambool's past, many paying homage to legends who have left their mark and some capturing the cheeky spirit of this city by the sea. 

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For the School Holidays

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Warrnambool Atractions - Opening Hours

Check out our list of Warrnambool attractions and businesses to find out who is open, what their new hours of operation are and their current restrictions.

*Information correct at time of publishing 26 June 2020, check directly with businesses as some information is subject to change. 

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Dining Out returns

Most restaurant operators have started dining-in options once again with restrictions on numbers to be seated at any one time as per state regulations. Book ahead to avoid disappointment, many restaurants are still offering takeaway and delivery options. See all restaurants and cafes.

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Back to Nature

Looking for wide open spaces and breathtaking views, while still adhering to social distancing measures? These nature based attractions are waiting for you to return:

Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground 

Hopkins Falls

Botanical Gardens

Fletcher Jones Gardens

Tower Hill Nature Reserve 

Logan Beach Whale Nursery

Walking Tracks

(Please note the 12 Apostles will be closed)

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Let's Talk Walks - Blogs by local Mumma Tatti

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BEYOND THESE 4 WALLS: WARRNAMBOOL ESSENTIALS POST COVID-19

It’s up to us to decide, when it’s all said and done, how we want to rebuild ourselves, our homes, our beloved town. So while we sit at home in isolation, lets not forget the absolute abundance of beauty, nature, spaces and places our Warrnambool backyard holds.

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LITTLE FOOTPRINTS - THUNDERPOINT TO SHELLY BEACH

During the walk, at times you’re surrounded by the coastal shrubs with only the sound of the ocean hinting that it’s over your shoulder. At other times you’re looking out on breathtaking coastline, rolling, breaking waves and a horizon that reminds you how small we really are.

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CURIOSITY: GRANNY'S TO FLUME

So, let’s all take a leaf out of Alice’s book and get inquisitive, explore more and see what treasures are waiting to be found. And perhaps that advice about taking kids outside or in water to shift a bad mood, isn’t just reserved for kids…

For a virtual escape and the latest online events and activities, check out our instagram

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Enjoy city lifestyle experiences wrapped up in the spectacular beauty and wild nature of the raw Southern Ocean. Warrnambool offers opportunities for relaxation, refined refreshments and a new sense of playfulness, adventure and rejuvenation...  

What our visitors are saying

"Warrnambool is the best place in Australia" - Dave Hughes on Sunrise 7. To see the full Warrnambool feature click here. 

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Family Fun

You are planning the spring holiday around the dinner table – the 9yr old says he wants to do all the activities, surfing, mini golf, fishing. The 6yr old says she wants to make a sand castle, go swimming and catch a movie. Your other half wants to stay somewhere close to the centre of town so there isn’t too much driving and can relax with a local drop and spend a few hours at a museum or gallery – and you?
Well you just want everyone to have a great holiday and read your new book and enjoy a crayfish dinner. Lucky you don’t have to think too hard about where to go as you know Warrnambool can tick all the boxes for everyone!

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Natures Drama

Walk in the footsteps of the indigenous Gunditjmara Nation of people at Tower Hill National Park, watch Southern Right Whales return home to give birth and raise their calves, meet the Maremma dogs commissioned to protect the Little Penguins on Middle Island or discover by bike or foot the many parks and reserves protecting native flora and fauna.

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Active Adventure

Walking, running, playgrounds, fishing and so much more. Discover your next outdoor adventure today.

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Creative Inspiration

The extraordinary environment around Warrnambool has inspired a creative response from generations of artists, writers, musicians, craftspeople and artisans. With numerous galleries, markets and retail stores offering handmade items and art pieces for visitors to take home and treasure. Download our gallery and market guide today.

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History & Heritage

Warrnambool is located along the infamous Shipwreck Coast with many shipwrecks occurring within the vicinity of our Lady Bay. Admire the beauty of Proudfoots historic boathouse, our state heritage listed lighthouse precinct or pay a visit to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and make a day of it. Alternatively, follow our cbd heritage trail and take in our historic buildings, gardens, and landmarks.

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Eat & Drink

High quality local produce is celebrated in many of Warrnambool’s best restaurants, cafes and bistros. The resulting food matches the best you can find in Melbourne, with a wide array of Australian and multicultural options. And the prices will make you smile.

There are also plenty of interesting shops where you can can stock up on tasty delights. The local bakeries, butchers, delicatessens and fruiterers are exceptional.

The Great South West Food & Wine Group promotes the diversity and quality of the food and wine produced in the region - from the Otway Ranges in the east, to the South Australian border in the west, and the Grampians in the north

Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village

Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village reopened to the public after a $2.95 million dollar upgrade in June 2017. During this period our amazing attraction underwent major upgrades and renovations throughout the venue, including the installation of a brand new light and sound show. With the welcome addition of further activation and so much more to explore, there has never been a better time to visit Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village.

PLEASE NOTE: This attraction is temporarily closed due to social distancing measures. Online school holiday program available.

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Visitor Information

Call into the Visitor information Centre and discover the best kept secrets from the locals. A: 89 Merri St, Warrnambool P:1800 637 725 E: vic@warrnambool.vic.gov.au
Open 7 days 10.00am-5.00pm, closed Xmas Day.
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Conferences & Functions & Events Planning

Warrnambool is the event capital of the Great Ocean Road. The city by the sea offers delegates everything you would expect from a bustling city but without the enormous cost.

Plan your visit

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Itineraries

Take the worry out of planning your trip, look over the suggested itineraries that cover the local coffee spots, beaches and lookouts.

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Holiday Blog

Discover the hidden secrets of Warrnambool from holiday makers. Tips on trips with kids, the best spot to eat or things to do on a rainy day.

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What's On

Don't miss a minute of the action! View major events, free things to do, tours, school holiday activities, food, music, markets, theater, exhibitions, what's on today, tomorrow and more.

Must Do's...

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Meet the Maremmas

The Meet the Maremma Experience is fun, educational and interactive. You will learn about Little Penguins and the importance of conserving them. You will also learn how this world first project uses Maremma dogs to look after the penguin colony on Middle Island.

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Book your ticket to the Sound and Light Show ‘Tale of the Shipwreck Coast’. Tales of the Shipwreck Coast is told through light projections onto a massive wall of water from the Village lake and the village buildings themselves. It weaves three true stories of the past, from local Aboriginal dreamtime, to the tales of whalers and the infamous wreck of the Loch Ard. It runs on dusk every night and it’s best to book to avoid disappointment.

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Whale Watching

Almost every year between June and September, female Southern Right Whales return to the waters of Warrnambool's Logans Beach to calve. The whales often swim within a hundred meters of the shore. They can be viewed from a specially constructed platform in the sand dunes or from the beach.