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Warrnambool Holiday Village – Your Central City & Coast Hub

BIG4 Warrnambool Figtree Holiday Park (Warrnambool Holiday Village), Your Central City Holiday Base

Discover the perfect base for your Great Ocean Road adventure at the BIG4 Warrnambool Figtree Holiday Park, a multi-award-winning park renowned for its magnificent namesake fig tree and exceptional family-friendly atmosphere. Conveniently located within the vibrant city of Warrnambool, this park offers a peaceful, garden-like setting while being just minutes from the bustling city centre, stunning beaches, and world-class attractions. It’s the ideal destination for families and travellers looking to explore the rich maritime history and natural wonders of the Shipwreck Coast.

The park is a paradise for families, packed with an outstanding range of facilities designed to keep everyone entertained. The highlight is the incredible indoor heated swimming pool and spa complex, ensuring year-round swimming fun regardless of the weather. Kids will also be thrilled with the giant jumping pillow, adventure playground, and the well-equipped games room. The park offers a wide variety of modern accommodation, from spacious powered and ensuite sites for caravans and motorhomes to a fantastic selection of deluxe, self-contained cabins and villas. As a pet-friendly park, your furry friends are welcome on sites and in specific pet-friendly cabins.

From this central location, the best of Warrnambool is at your doorstep. Spend a fascinating day at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, watch for majestic Southern Right Whales at the Logans Beach viewing platform (in season), or let the kids run wild at the amazing Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground. The park is also the perfect launchpad for day trips to the iconic 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and the Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve. After a day of exploring, return to the park’s friendly and welcoming atmosphere, cook up a feast in the modern camp kitchen, and plan your next day’s adventure. For a holiday that combines resort-style facilities with a perfect location, this park is an unbeatable choice.

Warrnambool Holiday Village – VIC Location Map

Park Information

Name: BIG4 Warrnambool Figtree Holiday Park (also known as Warrnambool Holiday Village)
Address: 81 Henna St, Warrnambool VIC 3280
Website: BIG4 Warrnambool Figtree Holiday Park
GPS Coordinates: -38.37795, 142.47837

Site Details

  • Location: In a central, yet quiet garden setting within the city of Warrnambool.
  • Site Suitable For: Caravans, motorhomes, camper trailers, and tents. A wide range of cabins is also available.
  • Road Access: Sealed road access.
  • Site Surface: Offering a mix of spacious grass, slab, and ensuite sites.

Facilities

  • Indoor Heated Swimming Pool & Spa
  • Giant Jumping Pillow & Adventure Playground
  • Games Room
  • Modern Camp Kitchen & BBQ Facilities
  • Onsite Public Toilets & Showers (including family bathrooms)
  • Guest Laundry
  • Onsite Dump Point
  • Potable Water, Rubbish Bins & Kiosk
  • Good Mobile Phone & TV Reception

Activities & Essentials

  • Essentials to Bring: Bathers for the indoor pool, walking shoes for the city and coastline, and a warm jacket for whale watching in winter.
  • Pet-Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly for sites and in selected pet-friendly cabins (conditions and blackout periods apply).
  • Open Fires: Open fires are not permitted. The park has excellent BBQ facilities.
  • Generator Use: Generators are not permitted.
  • Fishing: Excellent river fishing in the nearby Hopkins and Merri Rivers, or breakwater and surf fishing at the beaches.
  • Short Walks: Easy walks from the park into the Warrnambool city centre and nearby parks.

Local Amenities

Pubs

  • The Cally Hotel: Approximately 1 km
  • Hotel Warrnambool: Approximately 1 km
  • The Whalers Hotel: Approximately 1 km

Places to Eat

  • Bohemia Cafe & Bar: Approximately 1 km
  • Simons Waterfront: Approximately 2.5 km
  • A wide variety of cafes, restaurants, and bakeries in the Warrnambool CBD.

Local Attractions

  • Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village: Approximately 2 km
  • Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground: Approximately 2.5 km
  • Warrnambool Foreshore & Breakwater Pier: Approximately 2.5 km
  • Logan’s Beach Whale Watching Platform (in season): Approximately 5 km
  • Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve: Approximately 15 km

Nearest Caravan Parks

  • NRMA Warrnambool Riverside Holiday Park: Approximately 3 km
  • Discovery Parks – Warrnambool: Approximately 3.5 km

Nearest Free Camps

  • Panmure Campground: Approximately 20 km
  • Hawkesdale Apex Park: Approximately 30 km

Nearest Dump Points

  • Onsite at Park
  • Warrnambool Public Dump Point (Viaduct Road): Approximately 2.5 km

Nearest Petrol Stations

  • Shell (Coles Express) Warrnambool: Approximately 500m
  • BP Warrnambool (Raglan Pde): Approximately 1 km

Drinking Water Resupply

  • Onsite at Park
  • Warrnambool Visitor Information Centre (Flagstaff Hill): Approximately 2 km

Nearest Public Toilets

  • Onsite at Park
  • Warrnambool Railway Station: Approximately 800m

Seasonal Weather Forecast: Warrnambool

  • Summer (December – February): Mild to warm with average maximum temperatures around 22°C, often with a cooling sea breeze. Perfect for beach activities.
  • Autumn (March – May): Mild and often calm, making it a great time for walking and exploring the coastline.
  • Winter (June – August): Cool, brisk, and often windy, with average maximums around 14°C. This is the peak season for whale watching at Logan’s Beach.
  • Spring (September – November): Cool to mild and can be windy. A beautiful time to see the region’s waterfalls and lush green landscapes.

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