Warrnambool Visitor Information Centre

Visitor Information Centres

Located above beautiful Lady Bay at Flagstaff Hill, the award winning Warrnambool Visitor Information Centre offers helpful, local advice for exploring the region. Staff and volunteers are on hand daily to assist with maps, brochures, itineraries, and suggestions tailored to your journey.
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staff member helping a family with information
Services include free Wi-Fi, accessible amenities, parking, and an onsite EV charger. Visitors can browse a gift shop, use the community book exchange, or simply enjoy the welcoming space. The Centre also provides up-to-date whale sighting information during Warrnambool's Southern Right Whale season (June to September).

Whether you are planning a scenic drive, a whale-watching adventure, or looking for somewhere to stay, the Warrnambool Visitor Information Centre is your local connection to the best of the Great Ocean Road region.

Information

Website

visitgreatoceanroad.org.au/visitwarrnambool

Address

89 Merri Street, Warrnambool, Victoria, 3280

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