Nirranda

Travel Guide
Bay of Islands Coastal Park showing rocky coastline
Relax in the rural setting of this township on the Great Ocean Road and see where some of the region’s acclaimed dairy products are made.

Nirranda is a cozy hamlet nestled into western Victoria’s mosaic of farming pastures. Bordered by the Great Ocean Road, the town is the perfect place to appreciate the popular coastal touring route’s unsung pastoral beauty. It is thought that the name Nirranda was derived from the local Aboriginal word for “moon.” Explore the region’s idyllic lowlands and admire the fertile plains where dairy cattle graze to produce the main ingredient for some of western Victoria’s fantastic cheeses.

These pasture-fed cows produce milk that is supplied to leading dairy producers in the western Victorian plains. Nirranda’s farming history goes back to the late 1860s, when the first European settlement was recorded. The neighboring localities of Nirranda East and Nirranda South soon followed.

Today, you can see the foundations of the small community in the collection of public amenities along the roadside. Check out Nirranda’s former Catholic Church, which is a modern monument constructed in 1959. Meet locals training or competing at the Nirranda Football and Netball Club. Stretch your legs at the Recreation Reserve or find out if there’s a community event on at the Public Hall.

Continue your Nirranda road trip to visit the native woodlands at the Doug Fenwick Reserve. Keep going towards the coast to see the rugged cliffs that plunge into the ocean from the foreshore. A network of country roads will lead you to secret coves and stunning coastal views across the Mepunga Coastal Reserve.

While in the area, be sure to check out the Great Ocean Road’s magnificent array of attractions. Explore the Shipwreck Coast and visit Childers Cove, the Bay of Islands and the Twelve Apostles. Visit neighboring Peterborough, a laid-back, family-friendly destination, or sample delicious regional cheeses in Timboon. Go on a zip-line tour through the treetops in the Great Otway National Park.

Nirranda is located in western Victoria. It is a 3-hour drive west from Melbourne and a 30-minute drive east from Warrnambool. Stay in one of Nirranda’s cozy cottages or indulge at the town’s Edwardian farmstead retreat.

Butterfly Farm
Butterfly Farm
3.5 out of 5
3155 Great Ocean Road, Nirranda, VIC
The price is S$139 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
S$139
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star B&B in Nirranda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Flaxman Beach and Flaxmans Hill Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (239 reviews)
"Extremely friendly and accomating and attentive. Breakfast was superb and highly recommend as a place to stay"

Reviewed on 27 Sep,2024

Butterfly Farm
Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
4.5 out of 5
Worm Bay Road, Warrnambool, VIC
The price is S$137 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
S$137
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Warrnambool. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice room, staff are really good and our visit to the Sanctuary was a highlight!"

Reviewed on 31 Oct,2024

Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
Discovery Parks - Warrnambool
Discovery Parks - Warrnambool
3.5 out of 5
25 Pertobe Rd, Warrnambool, VIC
The price is S$108 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
S$108
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly holiday park in Warrnambool. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Very enjoyable stay. Start to finish."

Reviewed on 2 Nov,2024

Discovery Parks - Warrnambool
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Loch Ard Motor Inn
Loch Ard Motor Inn
3.5 out of 5
18 Lord Street, Port Campbell, VIC
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Port Campbell. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (844 reviews)
"Quite safe and good ambiance"

Reviewed on 3 Nov,2024

Loch Ard Motor Inn
Quest Warrnambool
Quest Warrnambool
4.5 out of 5
15-19 Liebig Street, Warrnambool, VIC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Warrnambool. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (727 reviews)
Everything you need in Warrnambool
"Great amenities, well located in central Warrnambool. One bed exec apt had everything needed for a comfortable stay. Tea, coffe, milk provided. Even had a washer and separate dryer if needed. Lovely helpful reception staff. Good parking."

Reviewed on 25 Oct,2024

Quest Warrnambool
Apartments 521
Apartments 521
3 out of 5
521 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool, VIC
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Warrnambool. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Warrnambool Shopping Centre and Warrnambool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (123 reviews)
Great place to stay
"I was very happy with comfortable bed, great quality sheets and towels. Liked that they recycled and that it was walkable. Well stocked kitchen. Only suggestion would be to have somewhere to hang jackets at door a and click in bedroom."

Reviewed on 28 Oct,2024

Apartments 521
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Nirranda is a very small hamlet on the Great Ocean Road. The Butterfly Farm is in the middle of the countryside set back from the road, very quiet and peaceful. Karen and John are the perfect hosts.