By Day - Flagstaff Hill
Flagstaff Hill's is a maritime village built around the state heritage Lighthouse precinct on 10 acres, reflecting the rich maritime atmosphere of an 1870's coastal port. Flagstaff Hill is the ideal starting point to discover Warrnambool and the Shipwreck Coast. More than 180 ships have come to grief along the Shipwreck Coast, with much of this tragic history being documented, recounted and recreated at Flagstaff Hill.
Experience first hand the perils of early sea travel as you explore the Gravesend Theatre and Great Circle Gallery. The interactive Great Circle Gallery showcases the relics and treasures recovered from Shipwrecks from the region.
A key feature of the Great Circle Gallery is the priceless Minton statue, the Loch Ard Peacock. The Loch Ard Peacock was being transported from England to Melbourne aboard the clipper the Loch Ard in 1878 for display at Melbourne's Great International Exhibition of 1880.
Permanently housed at Flagstaff Hill in the new Great Circle Gallery, the life-sized Loch Ard Peacock was washed ashore days after its namesake ran aground. Still in its packing case, the only damage to the Peacock was a small chip in the statue's beak.
By Night - Shipwrecked
An Australian first, 'Shipwrecked' is a theatrical experience that brings to life the tragic story of the Loch Ard disaster in a uniquely entertaining presentation. The multi-million dollar Sound and Laser show captures the tragedy, drama and excitement of sailing the high seas as an early settler. From within the Wharf Theatre you will be captivated by the multi-sensory experience that unfolds.
