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Windswept beaches, hot springs, dormant volcanoes, scenic waterfalls: Warrnambool may be the largest city on the Great Ocean Road,<\/a> but it\u2019s also brimming with natural features. Part of the infamous Shipwreck Coast, on the far western edge of the scenic coastal touring route, Warrnambool and its surrounds are also a habitat for countless wild creatures, great and small. From the humpback whales that cruise the waters when the weather cools, to the little penguins that populate an island that lies just off Warrnambool\u2019s shore, and the native animals (emus, kangaroos, koalas) that reside in the nearby Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve.<\/p>\n

Yet the city centre offers its fair share of draws too. From farmers\u2019 markets to maritime museums, family-friendly attractions, art galleries, cafes and restaurants, there\u2019s plenty to keep you occupied.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Windswept beaches, hot springs, dormant volcanoes, scenic waterfalls: Warrnambool may be the largest city on the Great Ocean Road, but it\u2019s also brimming with natural features. Part of the infamous Shipwreck Coast, on the far western edge of the scenic coastal touring route, Warrnambool and its surrounds are also a habitat for countless wild creatures, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":245819,"parent":166770,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"templates\/modular-region-landing-page.php","meta":{"_expiration-date-status":"","_expiration-date":0,"_expiration-date-type":"","_expiration-date-categories":[],"_expiration-date-options":[]},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWarrnambool - Australian Traveller<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Windswept beaches, hot springs, dormant volcanoes, scenic waterfalls... 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