Hopkins falls
- Logans beach at Warrnambool
Warrnambool offers a relaxing break out of Melbourne with all the advantages of a large country town combined with the attractions of the beach. We drove the 3.5 hour trip along the A1 with Michael, 11, for an inexpensive and refreshing five night trip during the July school holidays.
Where To Stay
Warrnambool has a wide range of accommodation available, from luxury townhouses to backpackers hostels. We stayed at Figtree Holiday Village which offers accommodation ranging from powered campsites to motel-style brick apartments. Figtree is clean, quiet and family-oriented.
The self-contained cabins and apartments have cooking facilities so you can prepare home cooked meals for picky eaters. Staff are friendly and helpful, and can recommend local activities. In poor weather, kids are easily entertained with the heated indoor pool and spa or games room, and better weather encourages use of their tennis courts and children’s playground.
What To Do
Hopkins Falls - Hopkins Falls is a half hour out of Warrnambool and it too seems like a world away, a quiet spot where you can watch the waterfalls or walk along the river looking for platypus.
Whale Watching – In winter, Southern Right Whales calve at Logans Beach whale nursery. Binoculars and warm clothing are a must because you could find yourself standing in the wind at the lookout for quite a while. Even if the whales are not visible, it is a striking location with views along the southern coast and stairs down to the beach from the lookout offer children a chance to play on the sand.
Trail Riding at Rundells
Trail Riding at Rundells – Ideal for beginners, Rundells offers trail rides on Dennington beach. Hard hats and boots are provided and a 1.5 hour trail ride takes you through flat pastures to sand dunes and then onto the beach. Michael had never ridden before, but ponies are perfectly chosen to suit the skill of the rider.
Lake Pertobe – Lake Pertobe is a 20 acre site just outside the town centre. The lake has paddle boats, trikes and motorised boats for hire, there are barbecues and picnic tables, a playground and maze, and the popular flying fox. It is a wonderful place to pass a sunny afternoon with children.
Cafes and Shopping
Pancakes at Figsellers
Figsellers Cafe in Liebig Street quickly became our favourite brunch spot because of its friendly staff, quick service and outstanding thickshakes, pancakes, risotto and omelettes. The Heritage Sweet shop is a treat, and a stop in the Rivers outlet can yield some great clothing bargains.
Tips
Street parking in Warrnambool is mostly metered or ticketed, so keep some change handy.
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