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World First Geo-located Travel Podcast
World First Geo-located Travel Podcast
It's free and simple to use. When Storytowns is launched Christmas Day, go to the 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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Sail into Summer @ Flagstaff Hill
Sail into Summer @ Flagstaff Hill
If you’re ready for a summer of fun, then gather your crew and Sail into Summer at Flagstaff Hill, Warrnambool. Set in Flagstaff Hill’s enchanting Maritime Village, Sail into Summer is a month-long program of fun, activities and events with an historical twist.
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NEW THIS SUMMER
Spending Summer in Warrnambool? Here is everything you need to know to avoid holiday regret!
BeachFest: YOU'RE INVITED
What: An incredible family event offering a range of (mostly free) activities. From beach sports to creative workshops – there’s something for everyone!
Where: Warrnambool Foreshore
When: from 27th December til Australia Day
UPCOMING EVENTS
No Limits 2020
185 Timor Street, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
No Limits 2020 is the first event of its kind in the south west.
29 Feb 2020 11:45am - 29 Feb 2020 05:00pm
Warrnambool Bushfire Appeal
Pertobe Road, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
A fundraising event at Lake Pertobe, to raise much needed funds to assist in the fighting, rebuilding and support to those affected, including...
09 Feb 2020 12:00pm - 09 Feb 2020 04:00pm
Making Waves 2020
185 Timor Street, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
Making Waves is health professional conference with some amazing local and national speakers.
28 Feb 2020 08:30am - 28 Feb 2020 05:15pm
Bushfire Fundraiser at the Cally Hotel
112-114 Fairy Street, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
On Tuesday 4 February the Cally Hotel will be donating the entire day's food and beverage takings to the Salvation Army Bushfire Appeal.
04 Feb 2020 10:00am - 04 Feb 2020 10:00pm
Mortlake Let’s Talk Music Festival
, Mortlake, VIC 3272
The Mortlake Let’s Talk Music Festival will be a one-day community event hosted by Music Homestead to be held at Mortlake College P12,...
21 Mar 2020 10:00am - 21 Mar 2020 11:00pm
Powercor Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic
Raglan Parade, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
The Powercor Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic is the longest one day race in the Southern hemisphere and the second oldest one day...
15 Feb 2020 07:15am - 16 Feb 2020 03:00pm
South West Regatta
34 Simpson Street, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
The Hopkins River will host the 2020 South West Regatta over the weekend of February 22 and 23.
22 Feb 2020 09:00am - 23 Feb 2020 05:00pm
Sesame Street Circus Spectacular by Silvers
Raglan Parade, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
Featured in this 90-minute spectacular will be all your favourite Sesame Street characters, including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Bert and Ernie, Super...
13 Mar 2020 06:30pm - 22 Mar 2020 08:30pm
Wunta Fiesta
Liebig Street, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
The Southwest Credit Wunta Fiesta 2020 is one of Warrnambool’s major festivals that provides a celebration of music, food and fun for people...
31 Jan 2020 - 02 Feb 2020
Beachfest Warrnambool
Warrnambool Foreshore VIC 3280
BeachFest on the Warrnambool Foreshore is a fantastic family event where visitors and locals will be enthralled by a range of free summer activities.
27 Dec 2019 - 26 Jan 2020
SLSV Junior Championship
76 Pertobe Road, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) will host the Victorian Junior State Championships in 2020.
07 Mar 2020 - 09 Mar 2020
Warrnambool Lawn Open Tennis Tournament
Pertobe Road, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
The Warrnambool Lawn Open is the biggest tournament held by the Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club with a total of 51 events being held...
07 Mar 2020 - 09 Mar 2020
Easter Arts Festival Warrnambool
, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
Easter Arts Festival Warrnambool is a community festival encompassing all of the arts, from concerts to exhibitions.
01 Mar 2020 09:00am - 27 Apr 2020 05:00pm
Warrnambool Hillside and Summer Night Markets
Pertobe Road, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
A series of wonderful markets held predominantly over summer in Warrnambool. Fabulous and unique stalls, foods, wine and often live music.
24 Nov 2019 09:00am - 31 Jan 2020 08:30pm
Warrnambool May Racing Carnival
2-64 Grafton Road, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
It's Grand. It's May Racing. All roads lead to the 'bool for one of Australia’s hallmark country racing events, the May Racing Carnival.
05 May 2020 11:00am - 07 May 2020 05:00pm
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...
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!
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.
Active Adventure
Walking, running, playgrounds, fishing and so much more. Discover your next outdoor adventure today.
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.
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.
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.
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 Open 7 days 9.00am-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
Itineraries
Take the worry out of planning your trip, look over the suggested itineraries that cover the local coffee spots, beaches and lookouts.
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.
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...
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.
Flagstaff Hill
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.
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.
