Colonial Village Motel

Whale watching in the winter months, beautiful beaches and safe swimming in the summer. Warrnambool offers a step back in time at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. Coastal Walks. Equisite Restaurants.
Warrnambool is the capital of the Great South Coast. A thriving city with a population of more than 30,000, the reputable My Business magazine rates it as one of the nation’s 25 boom towns. It is the “cultural, social and economic capital” of the Great South Coast (My Business) and one of the top five fastest growing regional cities in Victoria.
Located about 260 kilometres south-west of Melbourne and just 50 minutes from the 12 Apostles, Warrnambool is Victoria’s only regional coastal city. Train and air services operate daily to Melbourne, with road travel to the state’s capital taking three hours via the Princes or Hamilton highways.
Affordable house prices, excellent recreational and sporting facilities, diverse dining and relaxed living are balanced by booming retail businesses, an increasingly diverse cultural scene, robust industry sectors and all the infrastructure and services necessary to a progressive major regional city.
Warrnambool’s economic and investment strengths, combined with its lifestyle, employment opportunities and role as the heart of the Great South Coast, place it at the forefront of a vibrant and exciting region which has the enviable combination of spacious, healthy living and diverse lifestyle opportunities.

The City by the Sea offers all the services you would expect of a large regional centre; 24-hour taxi service, entertainment venues, cinema centre, daily regional newspaper, pay TV and broadband Internet access, as well as a host of major retail and food chains.
Living in Warrnambool has never been better. The city offers a wide range of affordable housing options, from Edwardian and Federation period homes to modern residences. Spacious living and diversity dominate the market, from ocean view to rural outlook,
City apartments to three-bedroom homes on
Quarter-acre blocks. The city’s real estate scene
Is the perfect blend of old and new, affordable?
And prestigious.
From real estate to recreation, Warrnambool has a host of playgrounds, parks, reserves and coastal areas. Surf spots and protected swimming beaches are complemented by the award-winning 5.7 kilometre foreshore promenade, which stretches from the breakwater to the famous whale nursery at Logans Beach. Families also enjoy the award-winning Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground, a free recreation area.
These recreational opportunities combine with an array of sporting facilities. From swimming pools to basketball courts, football ovals to hockey fields, Warrnambool’s exceptional facilities and major sporting complexes provide ample infrastructure for state-level, national and international competitions.

Warrnambool is the largest city on the Great Ocean Road and a great choice for those considering making the change from city to regional living. It is your ‘city away from the big city’, a place where you can find the best of metropolitan living without the hassles; no peak hour or traffic jams and a compact city layout – it’s 10 minutes or less to your nearest school or workplace.
Thousands of people converge on the city the first Tuesday in May for the renowned May Racing Carnival,

Thousands of people converge on the city the first Tuesday in May for the renowned May Racing Carnival, regional Victoria’s premier horse-racing event. The three-day carnival features the world-famous Grand Annual Steeplechase, which boasts more jumps than any other race in the world.
If you prefer art galleries to sporting pursuits, Warrnambool’s festivals, markets, art galleries, museums and shows ensure a thriving cultural scene. Each winter the city is home to the award-winning children’s festival Fun4Kids, which provides eight days of entertainment to more than 30,000 patrons, while the city’s Flagstaff Hill maritime village features an Australian-first, the multi-million dollar sound and laser show Shipwrecked! Entertainment abounds throughout the city; the Warrnambool Entertainment Centre showcases local, national and international acts, and pubs and clubs feature live entertainment and DJs.

Warrnambool’s shopping experience is also one to be envied, with major retailers, specialty stores and independent traders combining to deliver a complete package which caters for the needs of the entire Great South Coast region. Retail enthusiasts can explore the bustling CBD area with ease, with pedestrian crossings, public toilets, baby change facilities, ample parking, and a variety of eateries creating a comfortable shopping experience. On the city’s eastern outskirts is Gateway Plaza, a major undercover shopping centre featuring a variety
of traders.
Don’t despair if you work up an appetite during your recreational pursuits. Be it coffee and cake at one of the city’s oldest buildings or lunch by the water, dining in Warrnambool is an attraction in itself. A diverse range of restaurants cater for all palettes, with international and traditional cuisines, café meals and fast food chains all on offer.
Warrnambool’s standard of living is strengthened by its excellent health facilities. The city’s South West Healthcare campus is the major centre of the region’s hospital network, and is supported by the St John of God private hospital. A well-developed network of medical professionals, from doctors and dentists to obstetricians and alternative therapists results in the delivery of a comprehensive suite of health services. With over 1,700 people employed in the health industry, and an impressive array of health facilities, maternal and child support and aged care establishments
Warrnambool is also the hub of the Great South Coast’s education and training. Parents and children can select from an excellent range of facilities ranging from pre-school to tertiary, all providing a quality education for students. High standards are maintained through a strong apprenticeship and traineeship network and the presence of South West Institute of TAFE and Deakin University, which attracts students from around the state, country and overseas.
The Institute of TAFE provides education and training for 11,000 students in the areas of automotive, transport and building industries, engineering, electro technology, business and IT,
arts, education, health and community studies, hospitality and tourism, rural and horticulture,and science and food technology.
Deakin University has over 1,200 on-campus students and 70 doctoral research students. Deakin has a broad range of programs in commerce, law, arts, environment, health, nursing and teaching and attracts over $3m annually in research grants mainly in the health and environment fields. The University has recently received funding to establish a medical school in the region, with Deakin’s Greater Green Triangle Clinical School to be based in Warrnambool.
Warrnambool’s superb lifestyle, excellent infrastructure and health and education strengths are the perfect foundation for a healthy and happy lifestyle. There is only one thing missing – you!

As the major retail and tourism centre of the Great South Coast, Warrnambool features more than 300 large and small stores. This is an expanding industry, with a low shop vacancy rate of below two per cent necessitating the development of additional shopping precincts.
A constantly increasing number of national chains are finding a growing and secure market in the city, including retail giants such as Mitre 10,Harvey Norman, Kmart, Target, Sussan and McDonald’s.

Tourism is also a strategic industry for Warrnambool, attracting 2.7 million annual visitors and contributing $156.7 million to the economy. The Federal Government has placed Warrnambool in the top 10 Victorian regional tourism destinations, with the city benefiting from its position on the Great Ocean Road. It is the largest accommodation provider in the Great South Coast, offering access and services to major attractions such as the 12 Apostles. Warrnambool’s wealth of attractions, infrastructure, services and high-class public facilities cement its status as a leader of this vibrant tourism region.

Food production and manufacturing are major industries, with Warrnambool situated at the heart of Australia’s fastest growing food industry region. More than two billion litres of milk is produced annually and processed for export by major firms in the city and surrounding region, including the ASX-listed Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory, Nestle, Murray Goulburn and Bonlac. Local milk production is expected to grow by at least 50 per cent over the next five to 10 years, providing opportunities for new investment. One of Victoria’s largest saleyards is located in the city, as is the Midfield Meat Group, one of Australia’s largest exporters of beef and lamb products. The City By The Sea also has a successful seafood industry, with rock lobster, abalone and a variety of fish caught off Warrnambool’s shores. The majority of this product is exported to Asia.
These thriving industries are supported by a reliable and strong transport network, which features road, rail and air links. The Princes, Hamilton and Midland highways underpin a major freight industry, with daily rail and air services ensuring passengers and freight are transported to national and international destinations with ease.

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