A day out in Warrnambool
Warrnambool is in Victoria. Hopalong knows 7 things to do and 3 places to eat here, plus day trips to Twelve Apostles and Hopkins Falls. Prices are approximate adult prices in A$.
Top things to do in Warrnambool
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village
A$20 · Flagstaff Hill · about 120 min
Recreated 1870s port town and shipwreck treasures.
Pickering Point Lookout
Free · Breakwater · about 20 min
A lookout over the bay with the story of the town's early days.
Whale watching at Logans Beach
Free · Logans Beach · about 60 min
Southern right whales calve right off the beach in winter.
Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve
Free · Tower Hill · about 90 min
Emus and koalas in a volcanic crater.
Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground
Free · Lake Pertobe · about 90 min
Mazes, flying fox and paddle boats (fee).
Granny's Grave beach and the foreshore walk
Free · Breakwater · about 75 min
A 6 km return walk from the Breakwater past a playground and lookouts.
Warrnambool Botanic Gardens
Free · City · about 45 min
Tranquil gardens for a leisurely stroll.
Free things to do in Warrnambool
- Whale watching at Logans Beach (Logans Beach): Southern right whales calve right off the beach in winter.
- Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve (Tower Hill): Emus and koalas in a volcanic crater.
- Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground (Lake Pertobe): Mazes, flying fox and paddle boats (fee).
- Granny's Grave beach and the foreshore walk (Breakwater): A 6 km return walk from the Breakwater past a playground and lookouts.
- Pickering Point Lookout (Breakwater): A lookout over the bay with the story of the town's early days.
- Warrnambool Botanic Gardens (City): Tranquil gardens for a leisurely stroll.
Where to eat
- Café lunch on Liebig Street (City, around A$22): Cafés and bakeries in the centre.
- Dinner on Liebig Street (City, around A$45): Restaurants and pubs.
- Pavilion Cafe & Bar (Breakwater, around A$30): Waterfront café by the Breakwater Rock Pier.
Step-free and pram-friendly ideas
- Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village · step-free
- Whale watching at Logans Beach · step-free
- Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground · step-free · pram-friendly
- Granny's Grave beach and the foreshore walk · pram-friendly
- Warrnambool Botanic Gardens · step-free · pram-friendly
Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.
Day trips from Warrnambool
Twelve Apostles
- Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge (Free): The Great Ocean Road's famous limestone stacks.
Hopkins Falls
- Hopkins Falls (Free): Wide waterfalls you can see from the car or the lookouts.
Typical weather in Warrnambool
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 23°C | 7 |
| April | 10°C | 18°C | 12 |
| July | 6°C | 13°C | 16 |
| October | 10°C | 18°C | 12 |
Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.