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WARRNAMBOOL Great Ocean Road Official Visitor Guide It’s a wonderful... It’s a wonderful... WELCOME to Warrnambool. Stay for a day, a week or a lifetime – we are sure you will love the relaxed lifestyle. Situated on the Great Ocean Road, Warrnambool is surrounded by lush rural landscapes and breathtaking ocean views. welcome! It’s a wonderful... It’s a wonderful... With spectacular stretches of holiday information 4-5 coastline, fantastic beaches history 6-7 and breathtaking ocean views, flagstaff hill 8-9 beautiful parks and gardens, cbd heritage trail 10-11 seaside walking and bike trails, whale watching 12-13 visiting whales, notorious tower hill 14-15 shipwrecks, unique volcanoes, parks, gardens & rivers 16-17 great food, exhilarating sports trails & walks and a thriving city centre, 18-19 fabulous foreshore Warrnambool has something 20-21 for everyone. great things to do 22-25 health & beauty 26 fishing 27 events 2014 28 tour of the south west 29 warrnambool racing club 30 premier speedway 31 warrnambool map 32-33 shopping & services 34-35 arts, crafts & antiques 36-38 great food 40-42 PLAY accommodation 43-55 cbd access and parking map 56 getting around 57 port fairy, koroit & yambuk 58 scenic self drives 59-61 index 62-63 The city has an outstanding variety of fun4kids 64 accommodation, a large range of cafes and restaurants to tickle the tastebuds and an abundance of year-round events and entertainment. Map Coding: Advertisements contain a We hope this guide will help you discover grid reference to the Warrnambool map which some of the unique delights to be found. is located in the centre of this Guide. All advertisements in this Visitor Guide are accepted on the basis that their Life in Warrnambool is about taking time contents are true and correct and that they are in no way misleading or deceptive. The Warrnambool City Council will not accept any liability to any out to enjoy – be it by the sea, the river, person claiming that they have been mislead or deceived by any material overlooking the beach, discovering the published in this guide. Printed December 2013. hidden treasures in our rich hinterland or This guide is available online - http://visitwarrnambool.com.au/visitor-information/visitor-information-centre tasty delights of local cuisine. 3 HOLIDAY INFORMATION Warrnambool is: The largest regional city in Transport: • Daily rail link to Melbourne with V/Line the Great Ocean Road region. 1800 800 007 or www.vline.com.au Located 263km south-west of Melbourne, • Coach services to all major cities & towns approximately a 3 hour drive via Geelong on the • Local transit bus service (03) 5562 5735 Princes Highway or Hamilton Highway. www.transitsw.com.au • 24 hour taxi service 131 008 and 13 22 27 Or if you choose to come along the Great Ocean Road, • Hire cars please allow approximately 5½ hours driving time. Important numbers: Population: • Ambulance, Fire and Police 000 This beautiful coastal city has a bustling population • SW Healthcare Hospital (03) 5563 1666 of almost 33,000 (ERP 2012). Warrnambool is the one • RACV Roadside Assist 131 111 of the fastest growing regional cities in Victoria. • St John of God Hospital (03) 5564 0600 • Victorian Bushfire Infoline 1800 240 667 • Wildlife Rescue 13000 94535 Climate: Warrnambool has a moderate climate with an average maximum summer temperature of 22oC, Radio stations: while the average winter maximum is 14oC. Here you 882 3YB AM can experience the distinct difference of the seasons 774 ABC AM from long hot summer days to cosy winter nights. 1602 ABC AM 95.3 Coast FM 103.7 3Way FM Access: Find out about accessible accommodation, toilets, parking, restaurants/cafes, business and beach access wheelchairs at the Visit Warrnambool website - http://visitwarrnambool.com.au/visitor-information/mobility-access/ Visitor Information Centre Let our professional and experienced staff help you secure accommodation and provide excellent advice on the things to see and do in the Warrnambool region and beyond. • Internet access • Gift shop • Amenities • Free parking • Bike hire • Accommodation & • Fishing Licences • Onsite attraction activity bookings • Viewing binoculars • Restaurant Point your Website: www.visitwarrnambool.com.au Smart Phone QR reader Email: [email protected] here to visit the official Flagstaff, 89 Merri Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280 Warrnambool Phone: 1800 637 725 or +61 3 5559 4620 website: Open: Winter 9am-9pm; Summer 9am-10pm www.visitwarrnambool.com.au 4 The capital of the Great South Coast. Your short-cut to the The best place to Great Ocean Road discover the experience. Great Ocean Road. The city is brimming with activities and well- known for its unspoilt beaches, historic sites, galleries and great eating spots. DISTANCE TO WARRNAMBOOL: The magnificent 12 Apostles are an easy drive, from Melbourne making it the perfect location to discover the world renowned Great Ocean Road and (Princes Highway A1) 263kms 3 hrs 15 mins surrounds. (Great Ocean Road B100) 353kms 5 hrs 30 mins (Hamilton Hwy B140) 260kms 3 hrs 10 mins from Ballarat 174kms 2 hrs from Adelaide (A1) 655kms 8 hrs from Torquay (B100) 267kms 4 hrs from Halls Gap (Grampians) 166kms 2 hrs 30 mins from The 12 Apostles (B100) 77kms 1 hrs 15 mins www.visitwarrnambool.com.au 5 Discover our past Warrnambool is home to many shipwrecks, historic boathouse, state heritage listed lighthouse precinct and maritime village. A major trading port in the late 1800's and at the heart of the notorious Shipwreck Coast. A mysterious shipwreck buried deep beneath the sand dunes on Warrnambool’s outskirts is just one War Memorial of the intriguing tales that contribute to the city’s Lady Bay Lighthouse Precinct unique history. A Portuguese vessel, fondly known by locals as “The Mahogany Ship” reportedly ran aground off Warrnambool in the 1500s. This local legend is supported by the discovery of old Portuguese charts that depict Australia’s southern coastline as far as Armstrong’s Bay. It is believed these charts were drawn in the 1520s. If ever found or proven, the Mahogany Ship and those Portuguese charts could rewrite the history of both Warrnambool and Australia. Proudfoot's Boathouse 6 www.visitwarrnambool.com.au HISTORY Proudfoot’s Boathouse Built over 100 years ago, Proudfoot’s Boathouse a watery reflects the early days of fishing and boating on grave the Hopkins River. Classified by the National Trust as an early Australian recreational facility. The southwest coastline is a well LOCATION: 2 Simpson Street known graveyard for sailing ships, (on Hopkins River) with 80 known wrecks on the sea floor between Port Fairy and Cape Otway - 14 of these lie on the War Memorial bed of Warrnambool’s Erected in 1925, it is a monument to recognise Lady Bay. those who served in two world wars, and to the services of Korean and Vietnam Veterans. This impressive monument is made from red granite and the angel is carved from Italian marble. LOCATION: Liebig Street, Merri Street roundabout OPEN: Access all times Breakwater In 1876 planning commenced to protect the harbour utilising huge concrete blocks weighing War Memorial 32 tons each, which were transported to the breakwater site by a specially built railway line. The Breakwater was completed in 1890 and extended in 1915. LOCATION: Viaduct Road Granny’s Grave This monument was erected in 1904 in recognition of the first white woman to be buried in Warrnambool. It marks the final resting place of Mrs. James Raddleston who died in 1848, when the Warrnambool settlement was approximately a year old. LOCATION: The Promenade, off Hickford Parade overlooking Lady Bay OPEN: Access all times Wollaston Bridge Lady Bay Lighthouse Precinct The property Wollaston was selected by Thomas The Upper Lighthouse in the State Heritage-listed Manifold in the early 1840s and inherited by Walter lighthouse precinct at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Manifold in 1884. A punt operated across the Merri Village was originally on Middle Island and the River until Arthur D Dobson, who constructed the Lower Light was originally on the beach at Lady Breakwater, built the Wollaston Suspension Bridge Bay. Both were relocated to Flagstaff Hill in 1871 in 1890 for Walter Manifold. The bridge which used and they are still in operation today for the benefit cables from the Melbourne Tramway Service cost of shipping. £5000 and is classified by the National Trust. LOCATION: Flagstaff Hill, Merri Street LOCATION: Wollaston Road OPEN: Daily OPEN: Access all times www.visitwarrnambool.com.au 7 R15 Flagstaff Hill a journey back in time Flagstaff Hill’s Maritime Village is set on 10 acres and reflects the pioneering atmosphere of an 1870s coastal port. Experience first hand the perils ...a state heritage of early sea travel as you explore The Gravesend listed precinct, Theatre, audiovisual presentations, interactive incorporating Lady displays, and the relics & treasures recovered from various shipwrecks in the Great Circle Gallery. Bay lighthouse, Warrnambool A key feature of the Great Circle Gallery is the garrison and priceless Minton earthenware statue, the Loch Ard Peacock, Australia’s most valuable shipwreck relic. maritime village. Transported from England to Melbourne aboard the clipper the Loch Ard in 1878 for display at Melbourne’s Great International Exhibition of 1880, the life-sized Loch Ard Peacock was washed ashore in a packing crate, just days after its namesake ran aground. Look for a range of temporary exhibitions held each year. Ask about the NEW Lighthouse Lodge OPENING TIMES: Daily 9am - 5pm (closed Christmas Day) Check us out on the web cam: www.flagstaffhill.com • Accommodation packages available • Gift & souvenir shop on site, open daily until late • Education programs available • Special School holiday activities • Visitor Information Centre on site • Group tours available 8 Merriwww.visitwarrnambool.com.au Street, Warrnambool www.flagstaffhill.com ph: 1800 556 111 or (03) 5559 4600 The Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, Warrnambool is situated within an hour’s drive of the 12 Apostles on the Great Ocean Road.