By Archer Cairns of www.greatoceanroad.info

Not every person has the imaginative streak to find enjoyable activities to do however, if you find yourself in Warrnambool, your primary interest would probably be “how in the world will you be able to squeeze all the fun provisions of the place into your agenda?”  The area features almost everything - nature, parks, restaurants, exhibits and also hospitable local people who are really pleased with their community.

In case you have kids who have loads of energy and then want to play, Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground is actually 20 hectares of play area for kids; there are flying foxes, remarkable huge slides, boat rides and a maze. The flying fox is incredibly common among children who like to zip through the fresh air on a wire and also giant slides are actually just popular for all.  Aside from all of these provisions, you can find tennis courts, a mini world of golf, and even a nearby skate board playground where teenagers can sharpen their skills through the tough ramps placed within the course.  Generally, Lake Pertobe has all of the space for various types of outdoor enjoyment for all family members.

Nature-lovers on the other hand, have organic backyards where all sorts of unique plants are arranged for the total pleasure of site visitors. There’s a lily lake with geese where youngsters are known to stay for a really long time, just enjoying (and more often than not even feeding) the ducks waddling around lazily.
Tower Hill Lavender Farm is also a great place, not only is there a nice aroma all over especially on a windy day quite a few people like strolling through the fields and even touching the voluminous lavender plants.  The place offers many lavender items that are great takeaways right after the tour.

Hopkins River and Merri River are popular fishing and cruising destinations. Hopkins River is recognized for its beautiful cliffs and also stone formations - an ideal back drop for a wonderful weather day dedicated to fishing.  The calm current of the lake also helps make it ideal for those who wish to go kayaking, canoeing, jet skiing and even swimming. As for Merri River, locals promote it as the right place for catching brown trout which are reward catches for folks who enjoy spending an entire day just simply catching one fish after another. Merri River is not a poor location for swimming as well but those who came to go fishing almost certainly won’t enjoy all the splattering around that usually drive fish away.

Last but not least, trail tours are available to vacationers. Each of the ponies are well-bred and trained to serve all types of riders so this trail rides are actually strongly suggested activities for many who want to really enjoy Warrnambool. Nothing compares to sight-seeing while riding a horse; the feeling has an " old world " appeal that quite a few people are really fond of.

River, lake and sea towns have normally held a unique yet relaxing charm. Travellers are extremely drawn to them due to the common warm hospitality of the residents as well as how culture is easily maintained and also presented in these unpretentious cities. Should you make the plan to unwind in a culturally-charged place, the lovely town of Port Fairy fits the bill.

Some people compare the unusual design of Port Fairy to Natchez, Mississippi, which means in spite of the size as well as the neighbouring improvement, customs remain alive, strong and rich which locals are really proud of. According to travellers, the lands and also waterscapes largely create the appeal of this area. Complemented by great colonial buildings that most residences, business establishments and also company buildings have, the location simply creates a stunning and nostalgic visual delight to guests. Most families in the community own a boat and also houses have their individual little docks for them; most of these households even offer relaxing boat trips to travellers who want to totally encounter everything that Port Fairy can provide. During warm season, all these boat rides also offer a quick swim in calm Moyne River before a backyard barbecue meal.

Individuals that are looking for a gastronomic experience can get it in town as well. There are posh café restaurants which offer classic Mediterranean-Italian foods as well as wine beverage, Asian restaurants which provide savoury Chinese foods and seafood take-away places with seafood and chips, calamari, shrimp, and so much more. The variety of meal choices is really great; it’s best to just forget about dieting while in Port Fairy, otherwise, fighting the urge to give everything a try may only spoil all the fun.

The town centre is usually a favourite place for locals and travellers alike. There are lots of lines of novelty stores which show the prominent lifestyle in the area. Among the list of oft-visited stores is the Port Fairy Confectionery which offers sinfully excellent chocolate treats, toffee and nougat. These delicious treats are presented in a lavish-looking container - ideal gifts for special loved ones back home. Those who are into antiques will definitely enjoy the antique stores. The products of which range from authentic ceramic and silver tableware to crystal house accents, cigar box bags, jewellery, toys along with other valuable souvenirs. Females who are really fond of classic and distinctive fashion, on the other hand, can go through the various apparel shops that highlight the creations of town's designers.

Port Fairy also is a place for a lot of cultural and also music celebrations. Winter and summer are busy seasons because of the holidays. Visitors flock to Port Fairy for the Folk Music Celebration which is known to frequently feature the country’s most beloved performers and also representative musical shows from nearby countries.

About the writer: Maude Hanthorn is an excellent author for www.greatoceanroad.info, a site that provides travellers the best escape plan and a time to encounter this amazing Great Ocean Road region