Camperdown is 195km south west of Melbourne, and 70km north east of Warrnambool. It is a rich farming and grazing area.
Several nearby lakes (among them Lake Bullen Merri and Lake Colongulac) provide aquatic recreation.
Western District
Camperdown
Average summer day temperature: 26.2°C
Average winter day temperature: 12.6°C
Average annual rainfall: 778.1mm
Average clear days: 49.0
Casterton
Hamilton
Average summer day temperature: 25.7°C
Average winter day temperature: 12.0°C
Average annual rainfall: 688.5mm
Average clear days: 40.3
Hamilton is at the juncture of three major road systems: the Henty, Hamilton and Glenelg Highways. It is the commercial and educational heart of the district. The city contains many elegant homes and buildings.
Lady Julia Percy Island
Merino
Port Fairy
Average summer day temperature: 23.3°C
Average winter day temperature: 13.8°C
Average annual rainfall: 770.1mm
Port Fairy is a major fishing port and popular holiday destination. The town is located on the western side of the Moyne River estuary and there are many good surfing beaches in the area. This once major trading port has many heritage buildings, including churches, hotels and cottages.
Portland
Average summer day temperature: 21.8°C
Average winter day temperature: 13.6°C
Average annual rainfall: 837.4mm
The home of the first white settlement in Victoria, Portland has a deep sea harbour housing modern port facilities. The port now handles petroleum products, but it was once a large whaling port. Other industries in Portland include the manufacture of fertilizer and the processing of meat and dairy products.
The Grampians
The dramatic escarpments and dense forests of the Grampians.
Warnambool
Average summer day temperature: 22.2°C
Average winter day temperature: 13.3°C
Average annual rainfall: 743.0mm
Average clear days: 43.9
Warrnambool is the regional commerce centre for south western Victoria and located on the famous Great Ocean Road.
The Twelve Apostles on Victoria's famous Great Ocean Road.