CAMPERDOWN - VICTORIA - 3260
	Population: 3125,   Elevation: 600m Latitude: -38.1600 Longitude: 143.1500 Location:   235km west of Melbourne Highway: Princes Hwy (1)  Nearest Major Town: Warrnambool Nearest Airport: Warrnambool Touring Area: The Great Ocean Road		View from Mt. Leura

On the Princes Hwy in western Victoria between Geelong and Warrnambool, it is a turn off point along the highway to the Great Ocean Road. At the centre of a large volcanic basin in an area known as "Lakes and Craters Country", it is surrounded by large fresh-water lakes which are popular for fishing. There is an historic museum in the main street and the wide street is separated by a park with a large clock tower at the main junction. Excellent views over the town and the surrounding plains are available from the Mt Leura lookout just east of the town. There is an adequate shopping centre and several motels, a caravan park and nearby B&Bs. PLACES OF INTEREST: Clock Tower Lake Corangamite Historic Museum Mt Leura lookout ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES: Select type, then click the button below for Accommodation Category:  Find From All.................. Adventure Lodge Backpackers B & B Caravan Parks Camping Cottages Farm Stay Guest Houses Holiday Units Home Stay Hotels Lodges/Chalets Motels Motel/Hotel Resorts Self Catering Serviced Apartments INFORMATION CENTRE: HOW TO GET THERE: Coach, Light plane, Private Railway between Melbourne and Warrnambool.

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