States & Territories
Warrnambool
Vic 3280
(Pop 30 600)
Pic: The Harbour by Marcus Wong
Warrnambool is a major West Victorian port at the end of the Great Ocean Road 260 km s-w of Melbourne. It is surrounded by the Merri & Hopkins Rivers and sits on a treacherous section of coastline that has accounted for over 80 shipwrecks. Original inhabitants were the Kuurn Kopan Noot Aborigines and the town's name derives from their word for 'two swamps'. Following seasonal whalers & sealers, graziers settled the area in 1840s and it became an important port for the shipping of wool, wheat & dairy produce. Warrnambool is known for its safe beaches, parks, gardens, great fishing and moderate climate. Today, manufacturing, dairy plants, a Fletcher Jones clothing factory (1948) and tourism account for the area's thriving economy. Warrnambool Markets (each Sun) & Hillside Market (2nd Sun each month). Summer Music Festival (Jan), Wunta Fiesta (Feb), Victorian Heritage Festival (Mar), Rhapsody in June Music Festival, Warrnambool Road Cycling Classic (Oct) and Warrnambool Show (Oct).
Accommodation: Warrnambool has about 25 motels, 10 hotels, 7 caravan parks and many holiday apartments.
Visitor Information Centre: Adjacent Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, Merri St. Tel (03) 5564 7837 or 1800 637 725.
(Pop 30 600)
Pic: The Harbour by Marcus Wong
Warrnambool is a major West Victorian port at the end of the Great Ocean Road 260 km s-w of Melbourne. It is surrounded by the Merri & Hopkins Rivers and sits on a treacherous section of coastline that has accounted for over 80 shipwrecks. Original inhabitants were the Kuurn Kopan Noot Aborigines and the town's name derives from their word for 'two swamps'. Following seasonal whalers & sealers, graziers settled the area in 1840s and it became an important port for the shipping of wool, wheat & dairy produce. Warrnambool is known for its safe beaches, parks, gardens, great fishing and moderate climate. Today, manufacturing, dairy plants, a Fletcher Jones clothing factory (1948) and tourism account for the area's thriving economy. Warrnambool Markets (each Sun) & Hillside Market (2nd Sun each month). Summer Music Festival (Jan), Wunta Fiesta (Feb), Victorian Heritage Festival (Mar), Rhapsody in June Music Festival, Warrnambool Road Cycling Classic (Oct) and Warrnambool Show (Oct).
Accommodation: Warrnambool has about 25 motels, 10 hotels, 7 caravan parks and many holiday apartments.
Visitor Information Centre: Adjacent Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, Merri St. Tel (03) 5564 7837 or 1800 637 725.
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