Alison’s guidebook
My local Favs!
Make sure you book ahead, is very popular, but they cap the numbers so it isn't too crowded which is perfect!
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Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
Worm Bay RoadMake sure you book ahead, is very popular, but they cap the numbers so it isn't too crowded which is perfect!
The Hairy Goat Tapas & Cocktail Bar
69 Liebig StGreat Tapas, great cocktails, must book!
Pavilion Cafe & Bar
50 Viaduct RdGreat views of the Breakwater and even better food.
Thunder Point
A great easy walk with spectacular views!
The Dart And Marlin
216 Timor StEasy walk, great atmosphere and good food and drink!
Frolic Lane
95 Kepler StreetGreat new cocktail bar, with delish pizzas and charcuterie boards.
ToTo Town
49 Kepler StreetOnly a couple of blocks away. Amazing coffee and Amazing breakfast.. oh and lunch... :)
Allee Espresso
Tucked away in a Warrnambool Laneway you'll find this cute coffee shop.
Beautiful iconic cafe with amazing foods, smoothies, and snacks. Kiosk Cafe is also a moment's walk to the beach and Lake Pertobe playground.
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The Beach Kiosk Cafe
65 Pertobe RdBeautiful iconic cafe with amazing foods, smoothies, and snacks. Kiosk Cafe is also a moment's walk to the beach and Lake Pertobe playground.
Food scene
Overlooking the surf club, sit out on the deck and take in the great view, grab a bite or enjoy a wine.
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Simon's Waterfront
80 Pertobe RdOverlooking the surf club, sit out on the deck and take in the great view, grab a bite or enjoy a wine.
Timboon is a gorgeous town, and this is a must-visit if you are in the area.
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Timboon Railway Shed Distillery
1 Bailey StTimboon is a gorgeous town, and this is a must-visit if you are in the area.
Well, who doesn't like ice cream? Hit up the Timboon Distillery while you are at it, just around the corner.
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Timboon Fine Ice Cream
1A Barrett StWell, who doesn't like ice cream? Hit up the Timboon Distillery while you are at it, just around the corner.
Great Food - book into the restaurant or grab a pizza in the bar.
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Hotel Warrnambool
Kepler StreetGreat Food - book into the restaurant or grab a pizza in the bar.
Right in the middle of town, great food, or stop by for a quick bite and coffee.
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Salt Cafe Restaurant Wine
76 Liebig StRight in the middle of town, great food, or stop by for a quick bite and coffee.
Logans Cafe Restaurant
168 Koroit StDelish! Always good food. Won't disappoint.
Rough Diamond
203 Koroit StGreat Coffee!
Cattleya Thai Restaurant
142 Timor StOur Fav Thai in town.
Just up the road in Koroit, try the beer!
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Noodledoof Brewing and Distilling co
128 Commercial RoadJust up the road in Koroit, try the beer!
Hecho en Mexico Warrnambool
89-91 Liebig StreetFun environment, yummy food.
Drop into the beautiful Oak & Anchor hotel for a delicious cheese board (washed down with great wine, of course!). Located in a heritage-listed building that's been part of the Port Fairy landscape for more than 160 years, it's also a beautiful wedding and event venue!
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The Oak & Anchor Hotel
9 Bank StDrop into the beautiful Oak & Anchor hotel for a delicious cheese board (washed down with great wine, of course!). Located in a heritage-listed building that's been part of the Port Fairy landscape for more than 160 years, it's also a beautiful wedding and event venue!
Wineries
Basalt Vineyard
1131 Princes HwyGreat stop on the way to a Day trip to Port Fairy.
Keayang Maar Vineyard
182 Maguires RoadNew but lovely. Great views and delish Pizzas! Live music on Friday nights.
City/town information
Port Fairy is only 30mins up the road, with great walks, cute shops and a great food/cafe scene. Worth a day trip!
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Port Fairy
Port Fairy is only 30mins up the road, with great walks, cute shops and a great food/cafe scene. Worth a day trip!
Gorgeous little town not far from Warrnambool. Stop at the Timboon Ice Creamery, Timboon Distillery, pick some strawberries at Berry World or just wander the main street.
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Timboon
Gorgeous little town not far from Warrnambool. Stop at the Timboon Ice Creamery, Timboon Distillery, pick some strawberries at Berry World or just wander the main street.
A lovely little town, with a great walk up the mount or stop in The Shed for some country grub.
Noorat
A lovely little town, with a great walk up the mount or stop in The Shed for some country grub.
Sightseeing
A short drive from Warrnambool Retreat, you can find Logans Beach and Whale Nursery. Enjoy some time on the lookout or on the beach and don’t forget to keep an eye out for whales breaching from Approx June to September!
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Logans Beach Whale Watching Platform
11-13 Logans Beach RdA short drive from Warrnambool Retreat, you can find Logans Beach and Whale Nursery. Enjoy some time on the lookout or on the beach and don’t forget to keep an eye out for whales breaching from Approx June to September!
Granny's Grave Beach
Great walking track and scenery.
Great easy walk to beautiful lighthouse in Port Fairy. Keep an eye out for the seals!
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Griffiths Island
Griffith IslandGreat easy walk to beautiful lighthouse in Port Fairy. Keep an eye out for the seals!
So many wildlife sightings, you have 100% guarantee of seeing a koala (or two), emu, kangaroos and wallaby.
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Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve
105 Lake View RdSo many wildlife sightings, you have 100% guarantee of seeing a koala (or two), emu, kangaroos and wallaby.
Hands on, you get to meet all the amazing creatures close up and personal, hold a friendly snake, feed the kangaroos, pat a koala. Make sure you get on Facebook and contact to make a booking.
WARRNAMBOOL WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS
21 Trotters LnHands on, you get to meet all the amazing creatures close up and personal, hold a friendly snake, feed the kangaroos, pat a koala. Make sure you get on Facebook and contact to make a booking.
You can't go past fresh strawberries hand-picked by you. Short drive through some lovely scenery. Great day out with the family. Lots more to see in Timboon.
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Berry World PYO Strawberries
26 Egan StYou can't go past fresh strawberries hand-picked by you. Short drive through some lovely scenery. Great day out with the family. Lots more to see in Timboon.
Here lie the stories of hundreds of ships, their crewmen and passengers whose lives were claimed by the Shipwrecked Coast in the 19th Century. Stories passed on by the lucky few who survived the journey to start a new life in a foreign land, vowing never to set foot on a ship again.
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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village
89 Merri StHere lie the stories of hundreds of ships, their crewmen and passengers whose lives were claimed by the Shipwrecked Coast in the 19th Century. Stories passed on by the lucky few who survived the journey to start a new life in a foreign land, vowing never to set foot on a ship again.
Home to a colony of Little Penguins for many years in early 2005, a sharp decline in numbers was noted and it is believed at this time only 10 Little Penguins remained. Due to the close proximity of the island to the shore with the shifting sands over the years foxes began making their way to the island at low tide and devastated the Little Penguin colony.
Middle Island was closed to the public in 2006 to protect penguin burrows from human trampling which can also harm penguins, penguin chicks and eggs. The closure of the Island has helped contribute to the increase in penguin colony size, but not so much as the acclaimed Maremma Project.
A local chicken farmer, Swampy Marsh, suggested Maremma guardian dogs could be used to protect the penguins. Swampy had successfully used Maremmas to help protect his free range chickens.
In a world first, Maremma’s were trained and placed on Middle Island to protect the penguins from foxes during the breeding season. The project has been a huge success, with no evidence of fox attacks since the beginning of the Project and a steady increase in penguin colony size to an estimated 180 penguins in 2013.
Over summer each year, people can visit Middle Island on a pre booked “Meet the Maremma Tour” and experience the project firsthand.
In September 2015, the movie Oddball was release, documenting the Maremma’s adventures on Middle Island.
Middle Island, Victoria 3280, Australië
Home to a colony of Little Penguins for many years in early 2005, a sharp decline in numbers was noted and it is believed at this time only 10 Little Penguins remained. Due to the close proximity of the island to the shore with the shifting sands over the years foxes began making their way to the island at low tide and devastated the Little Penguin colony.
Middle Island was closed to the public in 2006 to protect penguin burrows from human trampling which can also harm penguins, penguin chicks and eggs. The closure of the Island has helped contribute to the increase in penguin colony size, but not so much as the acclaimed Maremma Project.
A local chicken farmer, Swampy Marsh, suggested Maremma guardian dogs could be used to protect the penguins. Swampy had successfully used Maremmas to help protect his free range chickens.
In a world first, Maremma’s were trained and placed on Middle Island to protect the penguins from foxes during the breeding season. The project has been a huge success, with no evidence of fox attacks since the beginning of the Project and a steady increase in penguin colony size to an estimated 180 penguins in 2013.
Over summer each year, people can visit Middle Island on a pre booked “Meet the Maremma Tour” and experience the project firsthand.
In September 2015, the movie Oddball was release, documenting the Maremma’s adventures on Middle Island.
Experience rushing water plunging 12 metres over dark basalt rocks, Hopkins Falls is the largest in the Hopkins River. There are two viewing platforms overlooking the falls and an easy path from to the platform below for a closer look at the falls.
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Hopkins Falls
Experience rushing water plunging 12 metres over dark basalt rocks, Hopkins Falls is the largest in the Hopkins River. There are two viewing platforms overlooking the falls and an easy path from to the platform below for a closer look at the falls.
A stunning, renaissance era- architecture meets New York's Grand Central Station main foyer vibes.
This building is a must-see for architecture and design fans.
It is definitely a space to experience.
Warrnambool Library
A stunning, renaissance era- architecture meets New York's Grand Central Station main foyer vibes.
This building is a must-see for architecture and design fans.
It is definitely a space to experience.
We love our gardens, great for picnics, feeding the ducks and just enjoying the greenery.
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Botanical Gardens
24 Bromfield StWe love our gardens, great for picnics, feeding the ducks and just enjoying the greenery.
Visit the Art Gallery and see some of the most captivating art exhibitions in the region. Terrific experience for families and couples alike.
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Warrnambool Art Gallery
26 Liebig StVisit the Art Gallery and see some of the most captivating art exhibitions in the region. Terrific experience for families and couples alike.
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Mako Ocean Adventures
Explore local Marine Parks and spectacular parts of the Great Ocean Road / Shipwreck Coast coastline.