Business categories in Warrnambool, VIC

Welcome to Warrnambool, VIC

The former port city of Warrnambool is situated on the Princes Highway on the south-western coast of Victoria. The city is home to the children’s festival “FunWithKids” every year at the end of June and beginning of July. The area has a population of nearly 44,000 people.

History

The name Warrnambool is taken from the Aboriginal word meaning “volcanic cone”. Popular legends suggest that the first European settlers were marooned there whilst surveying the coastline. It is known that whalers frequented the area during the early 19th century.

By the 1840s, the first settlers had started arriving in the area called Lady Bay. This was a natural harbour and made it ideal for the siting of a township. In 1846, a town was established and the Post Office opened in 1849 on January 1st. The area quickly grew and Warrnambool became a thriving port.

Lifestyle and Entertainment

The city is well known for sport and the Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic held there attracts competitors from all over the world. There are a horse racing club and an oval speedway track in the city.

The area benefits from tourism including whale watching trips. The main economy of the area is still based on agriculture and the businesses that support it. The city has several schools and is home to the Deakin University Warrnambool Campus.