Warrnambool offers a lifestyle that includes the things that are priceless. Like time to spend with your family rather than sitting in traffic. Like finding the time for a walk along the beach before you start your day. Or cycling to work along the boardwalk. Commuting here is something that can be positively enjoyable!
Almost everyone has an ocean view...
Q. So how should you start the week? Stephen Coveny shows how it can be done in Warrnambool and still be early to drop off the kids at school before starting the day's work without the stress of big city traffic.
Steve works installing solar panels. Alternative energy is a big employer in the region and is set to grow even more into the future.
The region is seeing a massive investment in wind power to service Victoria's needs into the future and Warrnambool is at the heart of this economic expansion in the South-West.
Nile goes to King's College, one of four secondary schools in Warrnambool. King's College also has a primary school – one of twelve throughout the city.
Some other links you may like to follow: http://www.wannonwater.com.au/
Karyn is a fourth year student studying for her medical degree through Deakin University at South West Healthcare. The Hospital's recent $115 million upgrade is the largest of its kind ever undertaken by the Victorian Government and has given Warrnambool and the region one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in Australia.
The new facilities include extra beds and patient rooms, a purpose-built Rehabilitation Unit, Negative Pressure Rooms, and future-proofs the hospital for an additional 30 students in the Deakin Medical School.
Some other links you may like to follow: http://www.swarh2.com.au
Peta and Zoey both study Marine Biology at Deakin. Deakin University has recently invested $5million into its Marine Biology Centre at Warrnambool. Currently around 40 students graduate from the marine biology course each year, but the new investment will provide for an additional 40. The new investment creates a world-standard Centre providing a research and teaching environment that will attract collaborators and considerably elevate the international reputation of Deakin and the Warrnambool Campus. It allows the University to upgrade its coastal mapping activities, and increase its focus on the rich ecosystems in Bass Strait.
Warrnambool is not only famous for its whale watching each year, but also for its remarkable penguin protection project at Middle Island using Maremma dogs. %p The project won the Australian Government National Landcare Award in 2010. %p Surrounding the islands there is also a Marine Sanctuary: a great place for a dive any sunny afternoon!
Some other links you may like to follow: http://www.deakin.edu.au/scitech/les/research/rpa/marine/index.php http://www.wclg.com.au/middle-island/
Greg Abson and Erin McLaughlin are living the dream here in Warrnambool! A walk along the beach, an art exhibition and a tennis match-all in an ordinary day’s work. In any big city you would be stuck in traffic while you’re still thinking about it.
The promenade is one of Warrnambool’s most remarkable assets - 9km long, it can take you from the whale watching lookout at Logan’s Beach around Lady Bay and over the footbridge past the sandstone cliffs to Thunder Point. ‘Warrnamboolians’ use it as a fitness track, for recreation, sight-seeing and even commuting!
Greg works at one of the region’s largest employers - Great Ocean Ingredients, affiliated with the city’s iconic Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory.
Some other links you may like to follow: http://www.wcbf.com.au/ http://visitwarrnambool.com.au/visitor-information/festivals-events/warrnambool-art-gallery/
Warrnambool is famous for its magnificent stands of Norfolk Pines which line many of the older and more established streets - so much so that you could be forgiven for thinking that they are “Warrnambool Pines”.
Dean Clements made the move back to Warrnambool and in this one day you will see why. From the ‘walking school bus’ to popcorn at the movies, Warrnambool offers a quality of life where the emphasis is on quality.
The Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village is Warrnambool’s premier tourist attraction: a glimpse of how life was when the town was a bustling sea port. There is also an amazing sound and light show that illustrates some of the dramas and dangers that sailing ships confronted as they wove their way past the ’12 Apostles’ on their way to Melbourne.
Some other links you may like to follow: http://www.flagstaffhill.com/
The weekend is here. Footy. Work on the new house. More footy and then a big night out. When your passion is your work then even the weekend work is special. When every day is in Warrnambool, then it just has to be wonderful!
When Matt Monk started making beer a few years ago little did he think he would end up making the best beer in the world. Combine it with a start-up venue that now hosts well known stars like Diesel and James Reyne and you have one of Warrnambool’s favourite night spots.
With new residential land developments being opened up you too can think about a new house with a view. More information? Click here!
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Some other links you may like to follow: http://www.theflyinghorse.com.au
The day of rest and renewal. A day for young families.
A surf in the spiritual home of Quiksilver. A bike ride. Something for the planet and then an afternoon with the kids in what has to be the largest kid’s playground outside of Disneyland. Lake Pertobe: a 20 hectare adventure paradise with giant slides, flying foxes, paddle boats, mazes, mini golf, tennis courts and a nearby skate park.
Ian Fitzgibbon shows a little of the quintessential Warrnambool. If you haven’t decided to relocate here yet, a glimpse of Sunday will convince you!
Don’t worry that you can’t 'hang ten'. The surf is gentle and there are a number of surf schools.
Some other links you may like to follow: http://www.warrnamboolslsc.org.au/ http://visitwarrnambool.com.au/things-to-do/parks-gardens-rivers/