Warrnambool is located at the western end of the Great Ocean Road and attracts tourists who are in Victoria for this iconic drive. Warrnambool is a destination in itself.Even though the camp grounds fill in the summer Warrnambool is well used to this influx and visitors meld easily with locals and facilities are not stretched.
It is an extremely easy walk from our home to all that a visitor would require.
Within 2 hours drive are The Grampians, the volcanic Blue Lakes of Mt Gambier, World Heritage listed Budj Bin and of course the 12 Apostles and other features of the Great Ocean Road.
20 minutes or less Port Fairy which is a beautiful and much visited village and also site of the world famous Port Fairy Folk Festival. On the way visit Tower Hill which is a volcanic formation believed to have erupted about 32,000 years ago. Its formation is known as a "nested maar" and it is the largest example of its type in Victoria.
Melbourne is an easy 31/2 hour drive or train trip.
A car is not essential if you are content to stay close to Warrnambool and/or use bikes but if you are wanting to take in the region a car is strongly recommended.