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Warrnambool

Warrnambool, Victoria

Warrnambool, Victoria: Travel guide and things to do

Warrnambool is a major port on the coast of Western Victoria

Sunset at the Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road

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Blue cheese, saltbush, abalone, shiraz - take your senses on a road trip, writes Wendy Squires.

Dave Hughes in Warrnambool.

Spotted by locals: Dave Hughes' Warrnambool

"Come down and relax. The traffic is never an issue," says Dave Hughes, of his home town.

Warrnambool.  Photograph by Tourism Victoria. SHD TRAVEL FEBRUARY 24 STAYZ WARRNAMBOOL.   visionsofvictoria1244395-305.jpg

Guide at a glance ... Warrnambool

Lee Atkinson searches for whales, treasure and cheese along the Great Ocean Road.

High spirits ... Point Hicks Lighthouse is said to be haunted by its former keeper.

Beacons of hope

David Adams discovers the state's lighthouses offer shelter for sailors and landlubbers alike.

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In the spirit ... Tim Marwood at his Timboon cafe and distillery.

Top 10 Great Ocean Road pit stops

It's a tall order but Paul Edwards names his favourite cafes along the coastal road.

By the seaside ... Sebel Deep Blue's king-bed suite.

Sebel Deep Blue Warrnambool review: Shore leave

Nicole Bittar ventures along the shipwreck coast.

Looking across the Flagstaff Hill complex

Warrnambool

<b>Warrnambool</b> <br> <b>Major port on the coast of Western Victoria</b> <br> Warrnambool is a coastal city located on Lady Bay 260 km south-west of Melbourne via the Princes Highway and 21 metres above sea-level. It is bounded by two rivers: the Merri to the west and the Hopkins to the east. Both reach the ocean on opposite sides of the city. Warrnambool is an important manufacturing and distribution centre although it has managed to retain a relaxed seaside feel. Its natural advantages render it a popular family destination in summer and tourism is certainly a major aid to the local economy. The current population is 28 000.

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Glenn Mulcaster is charmed by country friendliness.

Warrnambool - Fast Facts

<b>Warrnambool</b> <br> <b>Major port on the coast of Western Victoria</b> <br> Warrnambool is a coastal city located on Lady Bay 260 km south-west of Melbourne via the Princes Highway and 21 metres above sea-level. It is bounded by two rivers: the Merri to the west and the Hopkins to the east. Both reach the ocean on opposite sides of the city. Warrnambool is an important manufacturing and distribution centre although it has managed to retain a relaxed seaside feel. Its natural advantages render it a popular family destination in summer and tourism is certainly a major aid to the local economy. The current population is 28 000.

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