Wonderful Warrnambool

Warrnambool is the beautiful seaside city that greets travellers at the end of the Great Ocean Road. It is the perfect destination to spend a few days to really unwind and soak up the Coastal atmosphere. There is so much to do in this wonderful city that you could spend an entire vacation without leaving the city and immediate surrounds.

We've stayed here a number of times and it has been a great family break each time we have visited. Let me share with you all that this wonderful city has to offer.

My favourite things to do... Award winning Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village is an amazing recreation of a seaside village. You need a good day to explore the village, lighthouse & garrison complex. There is a spectacular light and sound show at night which dramatically tells the story of the famous Loch Ard tragedy.

Whale watching at the famous Southern Right Whale Nursery at Logans Beach is simply a must during whale mating season, which is between june and october. Be sure to bring your camera!

Just outside Warrnambool is Tower Hill Reserve. Tower hill is a dormant volcano, now rich in wildlife and flora. This amazing geologic feature was created about 30,000 years ago when a massive volcanic eruption created the outer rim of the volcano, followed by smaller eruptions which caused uplifts, creating the inner hills we now see today.

Lake Pertobe is a great recreation area with a fantastic adventure playground for the kids right on the foreshore. Enjoy a paddleboat ride, or just stroll one of the many paths meandering the lake and islands.

This is just a taste of what the city has to offer. Be sure to visit other attractions like Proudfoot's Boatshed, the shipwreck trail, Hopkins River and Lady Bay.

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