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Warrnambool

Warrnambool was an important port until the 1920s, when silting virtually ended commercial shipping. The city's early prosperity is reflected in the sandstone buildings of Liebig, Timor and Fairy sts. Today, Warrnambool is a coastal resort and Victoria's fifth largest city. It is at the western end of the Great Ocean Rd.


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Hopkins River Boathouse, Warrnambool, Victoria
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Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground is a family venue, with pedal boats, islands, bicycles, walking tracks and an adventure playground for children. Lady Bay, the main beach, offers a promenade edging the bay, recreation areas, safe swimming and surfing. Whale watching has become a popular winter pastime in Warrnambool. Between June and September each year, southern right whales return to breed in the sheltered waters off Logans Beach, 3km east and visitors can watch the whales from a viewing platform at the beach. Tower Hill State Game Reserve is located 14km west of Warrnambool. The reserve surrounds the peak and crater lake of an extinct volcano; wildlife which may be observed includes kangaroos, koalas and emus.

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Mystery of the Mahogany Ship

 The search continues for the Mahogany ship admin | 2008-12-07 | For over a century and half the mystery of a Mahogany ship near Warrnambool, on the western end of the Great Ocean Road has captivated Australians. | read more

A poem on the Shipwreck Coast

gfitter | 2008-09-09 | The Shipwreck Coast, found along the Great Ocean Road is a wonder to view in all seasons. It is dramatic and ever-changing in mood and colours | read more

 

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Copyright 2007, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. cmsadmin. (2005, May 20). Warrnambool. Retrieved July 05, 2009, from Plan Book Travel Australia Web site: http://www.planbooktravel.com.au/australia/vic/warrnambool. This work is licensed under a Universal Publishers. Universal Publishers

Region: Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road, Victoria. This legendary coastal route, starting at Torquay and extending 285km west to Warrnambool, is a journey along a stretch of spectacular coastline via seaside holiday towns, surf beaches, dramatic cliffs, expansive ocean, rainforest and woodlands. more

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600 Raglan Pde, Ph: (03) 5564 7837

Web sites with information, accommodation or tours for Warrnambool:
Cheese World

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Mystery of the Mahogany Ship

 The search continues for the Mahogany ship admin | 2008-12-07 | For over a century and half the mystery of a Mahogany ship near Warrnambool, on the western end of the Great Ocean Road has captivated Australians. | read more

A poem on the Shipwreck Coast

gfitter | 2008-09-09 | The Shipwreck Coast, found along the Great Ocean Road is a wonder to view in all seasons. It is dramatic and ever-changing in mood and colours | read more

 

 

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