Warrnambool is the largest city in south-western Victoria, lies on the Princes Highway near the western end of  the scenic Great Ocean Road and at the mouth of the Hopkins River. The city was first settled in the 1840's when squatters camped on the Hopkins River. Warrnambool became an important port, shipping wool, dairy products and wheat, however the port silted up in the 1920's and it ceased operation. Today, Warrnambool is a coastal resort hosting safe beaches and several attractions including Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum & Lookout, Lake Pertobe, Warrnambool Art Gallery & Botanic Gardens. The city centre is marvellous - set in a small valley, offers a large amount of shops, restaurants and several historic buildings dating back to the late 1800's. The Princes Highway through the city is also quite unique as it has several kilometres of matured Norfolk Pines in the median strip.

Population: 25,500
State: Victoria
Postcode: 3280
Local Government: Warrnambool City Council
Location: 265km south-west of Melbourne
Main Roads: Princes Highway , Hopkins Highway 
Main Watercourses: Hopkins River, Southern Ocean
Accommodation: Travel Victoria
Radio Stations (Music): Triple J (89.7), no commercial FM stations, only 3YB on AM.

Photos from Warrnambool (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):
 

	View over Lake Pertobe and Southern Ocean from Cannon Hill, Warrnambool (2001).
	Looking south along Liebig Street, Warrnambool (2001)
	Looking south down Liebig Street again, approaching the intersection with the Princes Hwy and St George bank building in the distance, Warrnambool (2001).
	Looking west along the eastbound lanes of Raglan Parade (Princes Hwy), Warrnambool (2001).
	Looking west along Raglan Parade, at the eastern entrance to Warrnambool (2001).

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