Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum
Ken Stepnell / Explore Australia Publishing
Ken Stepnell / Explore Australia Publishing
Warrnambool lies at the end of the Great Ocean Road on a notorious section of coastline that has seen over 80 shipwrecks. The best known was the Loch Ard in 1878, which claimed the lives of all but two of those on board. While the wreck site itself is closer to Port Campbell, impressive relics from the ship are held at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in town. Warrnambool, as Victoria's fifth-largest city, offers first-rate accommodation and dining as well as a fantastic swimming beach. The southern right whales that migrate here in winter are another major drawcard.
Visitor Information
Adjacent Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, Merri St; (03) 5564 7837
