Attractions

View of the ocean - Beston Parks, Australia (Click for larger image)Surfing at Warrnambool's beaches - Beston Parks, Australia (Click for larger image)Beautiful beaches at Warrnambool - Beston Parks, Australia (Click for larger image)
  • 12 Apostles
  • State Game Reserve
  • Annual Cultural Festivals
  • Historic Port Fairy
  • Warrnambool
  • Warrnambool Beaches
  • Adventure Playground
  • Lake Pertobe
  • Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum
  • Aquazone
  • Rundell's Mahogany Trail Rides

Magnificent 12 Apostles

Big4 Ocean Beach Holiday Village is situated on the Shipwreck Coast, part of the famous Great Ocean Road in South Western Victoria and only a short drive from the magnificent 12 Apostles.

State Game Reserve

The South West region includes the spectacular Tower Hill State Game Reserve - great for bushwalking and picnics.

Annual cultural festivals

Warrnambool has a wealth of annual cultural festivals and sporting events. To find out what's on during your stay, contact the Visitor Information centre on 1800 637 725.

Historic Port Fairy

Just 20 minutes from Warrnambool is historic Port Fairy, home of the internationally renowned Folk Festival held in March each year and a spectacular golf course with ocean views.

Warrnambool's beaches

Warrnambool's beaches are some of the best in the country and are perfect for swimming, surfing and fishing. Lady Bay Beach, opposite Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground, has change rooms, a kiosk and is patrolled by lifesavers during summer. Stroll the boardwalk or for the adventurous try rollerblading or cycling along the city's many bike tracks.

Warrnambool

  • A population of approximately 31,000.
  • A moderate climate with an average maximum summer temperature of 22°C, and the average winter maximum is 14°C. 
  • Helicopter and light aircraft flights available by charter.
  • A number of car rental agencies a public bus system operated by Transit services most areas of the city, with hourly circuits.
  • A local tour service
  • A comprehensive regional service centre. Major industries and services include retail, tourism, education, health, dairy, meat processing, clothing manufacture and construction.

Adventure Playground

The Adventure playground at Lake Pertobe (near the Ocean Beach Holiday Village) is probably one of Warrnambool's most underrated attractions. The Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground was constructed on reclaimed swampland during the 1970's and has a variety of attractions including picnic-barbecue areas, mini-golf, paddle boats, giant sand pits, a timber maze, a flying fox, swings, a fort, slides, bird hides and a variety walking tracks which take in the wetlands section of the Lake Pertobe Complex; and most of it is free!

Lake Pertobe

Lake Pertobe is recognized as one of Warrnambool's most valuable recreational assets. The multi purpose area is the main "holiday" precinct for visitors to Warrnambool and as such is subject to development pressure. Pertobe Road serves as the main vehicular link to the Breakwater. Norfolk Island Pines define it and with Stanley Street it forms the vehicular tourist circuit through the precinct.
This area centres on Lake Pertobe and its adventure playground. It also includes sporting areas designated for tennis, lawn bowls, athletic and mini golf to the south-west and areas used for hockey and soccer on Harris Reserve to the west. The Army Barracks site and the subject Ocean Beach Holiday Village are also in this Precinct.

Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum

This museum is the ideal starting point for your exploration of Warrnambool and the Shipwreck Coast and the region's rich maritime history.

Aquazone

Aquazone, Warrnambool's Aquatic Leisure Centre boats three state of the art indoor pools.

Rundell's Mahogany Trail Rides

Rundell's Mahogany Trail Rides offer excellent horses for all riding abilities, from ponies up to big Clydesdale with experienced and friendly guides.