Guidebook for Warrnambool
Food Scene
Day Kitty
52B Kepler StGreat vegan and organic food. The best in Warrnambool.
Superb views over the breakwater and foreshore. A must-visit for anyone visiting Warrnambool.
56 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe & Bar
50 Viaduct RdSuperb views over the breakwater and foreshore. A must-visit for anyone visiting Warrnambool.
A fabulous local deli that specialises in great cheeses, breads, gourmet products sourced both locally and from around the world. Worth a visit just to browse and enjoy a coffee! The building is an original 1950's car showroom, so be sure to check out the exterior, Mad-Men era architecture.
7 locals recommend
Pronto Fine Food Merchants
765 Raglan ParadeA fabulous local deli that specialises in great cheeses, breads, gourmet products sourced both locally and from around the world. Worth a visit just to browse and enjoy a coffee! The building is an original 1950's car showroom, so be sure to check out the exterior, Mad-Men era architecture.
Fabulous views over the ocean. A casual relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy a refreshing drink on the outdoor patio in summer or a glass of great wine by the fire in winter. Good for coffee too!
36 locals recommend
Simon's Waterfront
80 Pertobe RdFabulous views over the ocean. A casual relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy a refreshing drink on the outdoor patio in summer or a glass of great wine by the fire in winter. Good for coffee too!
Drinks & Nightlife
A classic pub with NO pokie machines. Live music, great pizzas, excellent range of beers on tap and you can order a "half" glass of house wine that is beyond generous in size. Try it!
42 locals recommend
Hotel Warrnambool
Kepler StreetA classic pub with NO pokie machines. Live music, great pizzas, excellent range of beers on tap and you can order a "half" glass of house wine that is beyond generous in size. Try it!
A very cool vibe. Great beers. Chilled atmosphere and home to some excellent live music.
12 locals recommend
The Dart And Marlin
216 Timor StA very cool vibe. Great beers. Chilled atmosphere and home to some excellent live music.
A small, atmospheric bar that features both eclectic and mainstream live music - folk, rock, indi - always worth checking out.
8 locals recommend
The Loft Live Music Warrnambool
58 Liebig StA small, atmospheric bar that features both eclectic and mainstream live music - folk, rock, indi - always worth checking out.
Sightseeing
Fabulous spot - great views of the coast and sunsets. Fascinating to explore and home to some rich Indigenous culture. My favourite place in Warrnambool.
8 locals recommend
Moyjil / Point Ritchie
Point Ritchie RoadFabulous spot - great views of the coast and sunsets. Fascinating to explore and home to some rich Indigenous culture. My favourite place in Warrnambool.
The home of the Fletcher Jones brand, part of which is now being converted into a motor museum - spectacular, original gardens and a huge undercover market with quality secondhand goods.
Fletcher Jones Gardens
The home of the Fletcher Jones brand, part of which is now being converted into a motor museum - spectacular, original gardens and a huge undercover market with quality secondhand goods.
Parks & Nature
A gem within 20 mins of Warrnambool. Spot a koala, an emu, a wallaby and enjoy the walks through this dormant volcanic site. A very special place to the local Indigenous community and a natural wonderland.
110 locals recommend
Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve
105 Lake View RdA gem within 20 mins of Warrnambool. Spot a koala, an emu, a wallaby and enjoy the walks through this dormant volcanic site. A very special place to the local Indigenous community and a natural wonderland.
The BEST kids playground in south-west Victoria! Safe, loads of space, excellent bbq facilities, room to play ball games, a fabulous maze, playground equipment, loads of free parking and it is right across from the beach. If you are travelling with children, Lake Pertobe is a must.
28 locals recommend
Lake Pertobe
The BEST kids playground in south-west Victoria! Safe, loads of space, excellent bbq facilities, room to play ball games, a fabulous maze, playground equipment, loads of free parking and it is right across from the beach. If you are travelling with children, Lake Pertobe is a must.
One of the oldest gardens in the south west. Beautifully laid out, gorgeous old trees, ducks in the pond, a lovely stone bridge and space, space, space. Bring a picnic and a bottle of wine and just soak up the serenity.
17 locals recommend
Botanical Gardens
24 Bromfield StOne of the oldest gardens in the south west. Beautifully laid out, gorgeous old trees, ducks in the pond, a lovely stone bridge and space, space, space. Bring a picnic and a bottle of wine and just soak up the serenity.
Arts & Culture
Locally run art gallery featuring works by local artists and a gift shop with quirky, handmade and unique pieces.
10 locals recommend
The F Project
224 Timor StLocally run art gallery featuring works by local artists and a gift shop with quirky, handmade and unique pieces.
Essentials
Part of the Norfolk Plaza shopping Centre that has a bakery, butcher, coffee shop, Subway etc. Within a short walk of the cottage.
13 locals recommend
Woolworths
745-763 Raglan ParadePart of the Norfolk Plaza shopping Centre that has a bakery, butcher, coffee shop, Subway etc. Within a short walk of the cottage.