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Top 5 Summer Adventures
Meet the Maremma Tours
Experience a unique tour that is informative but also fun for the entire family!
This is your chance to meet the Maremma dogs who have been trained to protect Middle Island's penquins from foxes allowing the population to slowly build to well over 100 penquins today.
Join an interactive information session learn about this world first project.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Shipwreck Coast Fishing Classic
61 Viaduct Road, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
The Shipwreck Coast Fishing Classic is an annual event held from January 4 to 13.
04 Jan 2019 08:00am - 12 Jan 2019 05:00pm
New Years Eve Fireworks Warrnambool
54 Pertobe Road, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
Watch the Warrnambool Fireworks launched from the Warrnambool Breakwater.
31 Dec 2018 09:00pm - 31 Dec 2018 11:59pm
Carols by the Merri
The Esplanade, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
Carols by the Merri is a community celebration where local schools, musicians and groups come together with the wider community to celebrate Christmas.
07 Dec 2018 05:30pm - 07 Dec 2018 09:00pm
Carols by Candlelight Warrnambool
48 Liebig Street, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
Community Carols by Candlelight will be held on the Civic Green, there will be a live band with community groups and choirs performing...
21 Dec 2018 06:30pm - 21 Dec 2018 09:30pm
BeachFest
Pertobe Road, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
BeachFest on the Warrnambool Foreshore is a fantastic family event where visitors and locals will be enthralled by a range of free and...
28 Dec 2018 - 26 Jan 2019
Chill on the Hill
89 Merri Street, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
Savour the summer evening with live music and food stalls in Warrnambool's most picturesque waterfront beer garden - The Steam Packet Inn at...
02 Jan 2019 05:00pm - 23 Jan 2019 08:00pm
Ocean Film Festival World Tour
185 Timor Street, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
With a vision to mesmerise and captivate, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases more than two hours of sublime footage taken above...
21 Mar 2019 07:00pm - 21 Mar 2019 10:00pm
Terang Races
Keilambete Road, Terang, VIC 3264
Enjoy all that country racing has to offer at one of Victoria's premier race tracks, the Terang Racing Club, located in the heartland...
12 Dec 2018 11:00am - 12 Dec 2018 05:30pm
Terang Co-Op New Years Day Kids Days Out Races
Keilambete Road, Terang, VIC 3264
The Terang Co-Op New Years Day Kids Days Out Races are a great day for the kids to come and enjoy free activities...
01 Jan 2019 12:00pm - 01 Jan 2019 05:00pm
Sungold Milk Terang Cup
Keilambete Road, Terang, VIC 3264
All the fun, fashion and atmosphere of a Cup meeting in your local town.
14 Apr 2019 12:00pm - 14 Apr 2019 05:30pm
New Years Eve on the Hill
89 Merri Street, Warrnambool
Welcome in 2018 at Flagstaff Hill with our New Year's Eve On The Hill celebrations suitable for the entire family.
31 Dec 2016 12:00am
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 summer holiday around the dinner table – the 9yr old says he wants to do all the activities, surfing, mini golf, fishing, boating, rock pooling. The 6yr old says she wants to make a sand castle on the beach, go swimming and boogie boarding and catch a movie and go shopping. 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 on the beach, have a picnic in the gardens 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.
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.
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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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...
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village
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.
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.
Explore Your Options
Search accommodation and tours here, call 1800 637 725 or email: vic@warrnambool.vic.gov.au
