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Before you go
Your trip to Warrnambool.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Warrnambool – Victoria Destination Great Ocean Road about 260 km from Melbourne
How to get there
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Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL) Tullamarine · 260 km
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Warrnambool Station Warrnambool · 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Melbourne, about 260 km via the Princes Highway, roughly 3 hours, or a longer drive along the Great Ocean Road. Melbourne’s regional train reaches Warrnambool station.
How many days
One night: Flagstaff Hill, Tower Hill and, in winter, whale watching at Logans Beach.
When to go
From June to September for the southern right whales. Summer is beach season; winter is cold and windy.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Assistance for Tower Hill and the lookouts. The town center and Flagstaff Hill are walkable, and the train links the city to Melbourne.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Warrnambool
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Morning
Logans Beach
In winter, go to the Logans Beach viewing platform to look for southern right whales close to the shore.
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Afternoon
Flagstaff Hill and Tower Hill
Visit the maritime village of Flagstaff Hill and continue to the Tower Hill crater to see emus and koalas.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
When to see whales in Warrnambool?
Generally from June to September, when southern right whales typically come near Logans Beach to calve.
Can you take a train from Melbourne to Warrnambool?
Yes, the regional train reaches the town’s station in about 3 hours.
Is Warrnambool the end of the Great Ocean Road?
The road ends nearby, at Allansford, a few kilometers from town.
What to do in Warrnambool?
See the whales in winter, visit the maritime village of Flagstaff Hill and the Tower Hill reserve.