Guidebook for Illowa
Food Scene
Bank St + Co
28 Bank StBest cafe food in Port Fairy
rebecca's icecream
72 Sackville StPopular local spot- has been around for years. Lots of sweets
Poco Artisan Ice Cream
27 Cox StThere are lines for this stuff in summer
This is one of the higher end restaurants in town, we haven't been in a while, but it's known for its delicious meals and fine service
16 locals recommend
Merrijig Inn
1 Campbell StThis is one of the higher end restaurants in town, we haven't been in a while, but it's known for its delicious meals and fine service
Day Kitty
52B Kepler StAll your vegan needs
Rough Diamond
203 Koroit StCoffee! One of the best in Warrnambool, a real local spot.
This is a locals spot, but is often found by the tourists too. The menu is HUGE, so you can go here and get something for everyone. The quality though is on the cheaper end, good on a hang over
12 locals recommend
Fishtales Cafe
63 Liebig StThis is a locals spot, but is often found by the tourists too. The menu is HUGE, so you can go here and get something for everyone. The quality though is on the cheaper end, good on a hang over
Logans Cafe Restaurant
168 Koroit StA local hide out
This place is rather hidden, we haven't eaten here in a while as there was a change in chefs, but the view is worth coming down for, right on the river.
6 locals recommend
Proudfoots Boathouse station
This place is rather hidden, we haven't eaten here in a while as there was a change in chefs, but the view is worth coming down for, right on the river.
This place is always busy and one of the only places to eat in Warrnambool with sea views
56 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe & Bar
50 Viaduct RdThis place is always busy and one of the only places to eat in Warrnambool with sea views
Graze
52A Kepler StThis is our favourite coffee spot
Brightbird Espresso
157 Liebig StAgain good coffee, good service, good food
Little Thai House
169 Commercial RdNearby Thai food
Koroit Country Bakehouse
126 Commercial RdLocal bakery
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a typical Australian pub, you'll find the farmers at the front having beers after a long day and the young ones out the back in the court yard. Food is typical pub style, family friendly place
13 locals recommend
The Star Of The West Hotel
76 Sackville StThis is a typical Australian pub, you'll find the farmers at the front having beers after a long day and the young ones out the back in the court yard. Food is typical pub style, family friendly place
Trendy gem where the locals gather. Good pizza and has a generous cocktail menu.
12 locals recommend
The Dart And Marlin
216 Timor StTrendy gem where the locals gather. Good pizza and has a generous cocktail menu.
This is a bar and restaurant, always busy on a Friday night with the locals
42 locals recommend
Hotel Warrnambool
Kepler StreetThis is a bar and restaurant, always busy on a Friday night with the locals
Shopping
What a hidden gem, this place has all your vintage clothing needs and at an affordable price
Cat Street
23 Koroit StWhat a hidden gem, this place has all your vintage clothing needs and at an affordable price
Always Store
107 Fairy StHigh end, good quality womens clothing
Entertainment & Activities
Capitol Cinema
54 Kepler StMini Golf by The Sea
47 Pertobe RdGreat Ocean Road Tenpin Bowl
153 Timor StLake Pertobe Playground
Huge playground, can spend the day here with the family
Grab a bike and ride from Warrnambool to Port Fairy. Or if you're leaving from Ameldas we can show you where to begin! It's a great way to see the district
8 locals recommend
Port Fairy to Warnambool Rail Trail - Start
4 Regent StGrab a bike and ride from Warrnambool to Port Fairy. Or if you're leaving from Ameldas we can show you where to begin! It's a great way to see the district
Parks & Nature
An Australian hidden sanctuary. This place has only just started to be a touristic destination and for good reason. With patience you are bound to see kangaroos, emus and koalas all roaming freely in this reserve
110 locals recommend
Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve
105 Lake View RdAn Australian hidden sanctuary. This place has only just started to be a touristic destination and for good reason. With patience you are bound to see kangaroos, emus and koalas all roaming freely in this reserve
If it's not whale season (winter- July-Oct), this place is still a beautiful viewing platform
49 locals recommend
Logans Beach Whale Watching Platform
11-13 Logans Beach RdIf it's not whale season (winter- July-Oct), this place is still a beautiful viewing platform
Safe place for swimming, very sheltered for the family, usually no waves. It's always a quiet beach
13 locals recommend
Killarney Beach
Safe place for swimming, very sheltered for the family, usually no waves. It's always a quiet beach
Arts & Culture
Warrnambool Art Gallery
26 Liebig StEverything Else
Enjoy the back roads of the district. This is merely a local drive that shows off the farming region.
Survey Lane
Survey LaneEnjoy the back roads of the district. This is merely a local drive that shows off the farming region.