Warrnambool Walks!

Warrnambool loves to walk, the recent recreation survey noted that walking is the highest recreational pursuit of its citizens. With the new sustainable transport strategy being developed in 2009 we look forward to see more walkers commuting.

Travel Smart and Walking School Bus Plus

Walk to School Jamo

Warrnambool school children are wearing out the soles of their shoes in the Walking School Bus Plus and Travel Smart Program. With the TravelSmart Champions trophy encouraging more students to leave their cars at home, Warrnambool has seen an increase in active transport to and from school. Schools are writing travel plans which identify barriers to active transport and work with Council to find solutions.

Sustainable Transport Strategy

Warrnambool City's Council Plan 2009-2013 includes objectives which promote sustainable transport systems. As a result the Warrnambool City Council is developing a Sustainable Transport Strategy to increase the extent with which community members and visitors choose to use sustainable transport methods. A key focus of this strategy is how to make Warrnambool more Walkable.

For more information please visit the Warrnambool City Councill website www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au.

Walking with Warrnambool Senior Citizens Club

Warrnambool Senior Citizens Club have regular walks around Warrnambool on Tuesday and Thursday 9-10. This walking group are always looking for new members.

Contact the Archie Graham Centre for meeting places: 55647920 or wbool@warrnambool.vic.gov.au.

With a $10 membership the walking group is only one of many activities available for Senior Citizen Club members, for more information also contact the Archie Graham Centre on 55647920.

Walking Paths

There’s no better way to enjoy the coast and the countryside. Make it as relaxed or as energetic as you like and take in the fresh air and beautiful surrounds on your way.

Heritage Walk

3km Heritage Walk to some of Warrnambool’s most famous and attractive historic buildings. For more detailed information and a guide map see the Discover Warrnambool brochure available from the Visitor Information Centre.
Map and directions
Location: Warrnambool Central Business District.
Duration: One hour return

Promenade Walk

Promenade Walk

Warrnambool’s award winning Foreshore Promenade is a wonderful 5.7 kilometre track that stretches from the Breakwater along the coastline to the famous Southern Right Whale Nursery at Logans Beach. The promenade is very popular and you can walk, run, ride or skate along this scenic trail.

Thunder Point

Thunder Point Coastal Reserve, minutes from the City Centre and adjacent to Warrnambool’s main beach, offers some of the best coastal scenery in the area.
Location: Off MacDonald Street.
Duration: 30 mins return.

Mahogany Trail

The 22km Mahogany Trail walking track extends from Warrnambool to Port Fairy passing the possible site of where the Portuguese vessel, known as “The Mahogany Ship” reportedly ran aground in the 1500’s. Take a walk and see if you can unravel the mystery. A high standard of fitness/experience is required to complete the whole walk.

Some other walks

Shelly Beach
 A rugged ocean beach, accessed via a walking track from Thunder Point.
Location: Off MacDonald Street.

Levy’s Point Coastal Reserve
Levy’s Point is a beautiful and often deserted surf beach, located to the west of the City. Excellent surfing and fishing, dangerous rips do exist. Access is via dunes.
Location: Off Swinton Street.

Historic Shipwreck Trail
 Providing a fascinating insight into the region’s shipwreck history. Extending for 110 kilometres along the Great Ocean Road from Moonlight Head (near Princetown) to Port Fairy, the trail incorporate 25 shipwrecks marked by road signs and information plaques. While the wrecks cannot be seen from the shore it is easy to imagine the ships foundering in rough seas. Note that a high standard of fitness/experience is required to complete the whole walk