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About Warrnambool

 

 

 

About Warrnambool

Located 264kms west of Melbourne, Warrnambool is home to many tourist attractions, including Logan’s Beach, where every year between May and October, the southern right whales return to calve, often swimming within 100 metres of the shore and easily seen from the viewing platforms.

Dairy farming, horticulture, fishing, agriculture, manufacturing, retail, health and community services, education and tourism make up the bulk of industry in Warrnambool, which is the largest city on the Great Ocean Road. The city is bounded by two rivers, the ocean and spectacular beaches. The foreshore is unspoilt and remains in its natural state, and the beaches and rivers offer a complete paradise for all types of fishing. Worth a visit is Flagstaff Hill, a life-size recreated village that reflects the atmosphere of a nineteenth century coastal port in the Warrnambool area.

Further afield, the Tower Hill State Game Reserve is a great place to picnic, view the wildlife or take a trail excursion around the extinct volcano. The Hopkins Falls, north of Warrnambool, are also quite spectacular during the wetter months. The ‘Learn to Surf’ school and beach trail rides are other popular activities.

Student Discount Card

Warrnambool City Council, by special arrangement with a number of Warrnambool businesses and attractions, is pleased to present students on clinical placament in Warrnambool with the "GGT UDRH Student Privilege Card". This card and asscoiated privileges may include free passes, discount on a number of purchases, and/or special offer(s) associated with purchase. Please note students residing in Warrnambool are not eligible for the student discount card.

Contact our Student Support team by email Student Support to arrange collection of your GGT UDRH Student Privilege Card. View current discounts

Shopping

IGA and Safeways are the main supermarket chains in Warrnambool. Please note that the opening hours are typically more restricted than those in the city.

The Warrnambool Undercover Market is held every Sunday from 8.30am - 1.00pm at the Showgrounds in Koroit St. The Warrnambool Hillside Market is held on the 2nd Sunday of every month between November and April from 10.00am - 2.00pm in Merri St (Flagstaff Hill).

Banks

There are six major banks in Warrnambool: the Bendigo Bank, St George, Westpac, Rabobank, ANZ and Wouth West Credit. Bank hours are typically 9.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday, although ATMs allow 24/7 access to funds.

Libraries and Internet Access

The Corangamite Regional Library is located in Liebig Street and is open 9.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday; 9.30am - 8.00pm Friday, and 10.00am - 12.00pm Saturday.

Internet access is available at the library. Students can also access the internet via the GGT UDRH's Warrnambool Student Learning Centre (SLC)

Post Offices, Fuel and Other Services

There are four Post Offices in Warrnambool:

Travel Times

Warrnambool is located 262 kilometres south west of Melbourne and is accessible by both car and train. The travel time by car is approximately 3 hours.

If you are travelling from a destination other than Melbourne, or would like further information on transport to Warrnambool, visit VicLink.

Further Information

View more information on Warrnabool

or contact the Warrnambool Visitor Information Centre:
600 Raglan Parade
Warrnambool, VIC 3280
Freecall Ph: 1800 637 725

For a Map of Warrnambool visit Wilkins Tourist Maps. Select Victoria from the list of State Maps and then select ‘Warrnambool’ from the list of Victorian Maps.