Bright Australian coastline
Coastal runs from town

Surrounding areas

Use Warrnambool as a sea-facing base for whale lookouts, volcanic landscapes, estuary walks, historic villages and the western Great Ocean Road.

Six good directions from town

Logans Beach

One of the region's best-known whale-watching areas in winter, with open views across the Southern Ocean.

Tower Hill

A volcanic reserve close to town, valued for wildlife, crater scenery and a very different landscape texture.

Port Fairy

A nearby harbour town with historic cottages, river walks, beaches and a gentler village pace.

Stingray Bay

Protected water and estuary edges near the Merri River mouth, good for slower coastal wandering.

Thunder Point

Boardwalks, rock shelves and evening light make this a strong local coastal viewpoint.

Great Ocean Road

Head east for cliffs, limestone stacks and the famous road's western approaches.

Blue rocky coastal inlet
User supplied coastal image anchoring the surrounding areas page.