Warrnambool

About Warrnambool

Warrnambool is the largest regional city in the Great Ocean Road region with a population of 34,000.  

There are four daily return rail services between Warrnambool and Melbourne. 

Tertiary education is available in Warrnambool with both a TAFE campus and a campus of Deakin University.  There are kindergartens in all suburbs, 11 primary schools and four secondary schools along with Health services including the Warrnambool Base Hospital and a private hospital.

The Warrnambool Brand

Warrnambool offers city lifestyle experiences wrapped up in the spectacular beauty and wild nature of the raw Southern Ocean. This combination offers opportunities for relaxation, refined refreshment & brings a new sense of playfulness, adventure and rejuvenation.  

We’re the best of both worlds. Where the life of a city, meets the freedom of the coast. We see the world as our playground, where you’ll find every kind of entertainment – every day of the week. Flying foxes, nursing whales and shy little penguins all bring the magic to the place we can all call home. 

Strategic Priorities

• Grow the product offering in Warrnambool to expand and diversity visitor markets

• Diversify accommodation options

• Attract new markets seeking cultural, sustainable and nature-based experiences

• Improve connectivity and access in and around Warrnambool, and to key natural assets

• Increase cooperation and collaboration within the sector