Getting to Warrnambool campus
Campus map
Explore your campus the old-school way. Print out the campus map or download a copy to your phone. Either way, you'll have a handy guide to parking, mobility and lecture theatres at your fingertips.
Campus tour
Join Marine Biology Honours student Bridget as she takes on an all-access campus tour.
Cycling or walking
If you live close to campus, it may be easiest to walk or ride to uni.
You can use Google maps to identify bike routes and walking paths, or there are apps available such as Bike Citizen or Strava which can also help. The Bicycle Network has some tips on how to plan your journey.
The most direct route to campus is via the main highway, so we recommend you exercise caution. To avoid the highway you can use the adjacent two-way service road, as well as the footpath along the Homemaker Centre.
Facilities available
Deakin has showers, change rooms and bike storage for when you arrive. The locations around Warrnambool Campus are provided below.
Building location | Bike storage | Showers |
B | yes | yes |
D | yes | no |
Public transport
Bus
Buses stop frequently right on campus in Cafeteria Lane. The bus that stops here is:
- The Route 3 Koroit Street Interchange bus between Deakin Warrnambool and Warrnambool via Gateway Plaza (click here for the timetable).
Train
Sherwood Park Station is on the edge of the Warrnambool Campus. Rail services run from Melbourne, Geelong, Mt Gambier, Portland, Port Fairy, Ballarat and Hamilton daily. These services connect with public transport to other regional and interstate centres.
Driving and parking
Parking in any of the white bays on campus is free for students. Students are unable to park in orange bays.
Accessible parking
All campuses have accessible parking spaces to support students, staff, and visitors who have a valid accessible parking permit issued for their use.
Australian Disability Parking Permits are valid until expiry. Permit holders are permitted to park in accessible parking bays. Valid permits must be clearly displayed and a Deakin parking permit is ;not required. If an accessible parking space is unavailable, vehicles displaying a valid permit may also park in Orange or White bays, and a Deakin parking permit is not required.
Victorian Double Time Accessible Parking Permits are valid until expiry. Permit holders are not permitted to park in accessible parking bays, however they are permitted to park in time limited bays for double the time shown on the parking sign. Please note these permits are not valid in a General permit zone (white bay) where a Deakin parking permit is required (OPark or long-term vPermit).
If you have a temporary medical condition you can apply for a Temporary Accessible Parking Authority supported by a medical certificate or letter from a doctor or specialist. A Temporary Accessible Parking Authority must be clearly displayed on the dashboard of a vehicle parked in an accessible bay and is valid for the dates indicated.
Email parking@deakin.edu.au to find out how to apply.
Flexicar
Deakin has Flexicar share vehicles on campus. Find out how to access Flexicar.
At Warrnambool, Flexicars are located in car park 2 and near Building P.
Liftango
Students can sign up to Liftango, a free carpooling app (download from the App Store or Google Play) that matches people who share similar journeys to and from Deakin campuses. When you use it to share the ride to campus, you can park in any orange or white bay for FREE (you will still need to start a parking session with OPark, selecting zone 1040600 - Carpool Only).
Liftango makes sharing a trip easy; it finds you the best match based on commute time and location, helps you to organise your carpool trip, and rewards you for choosing a more sustainable way to travel. You can use Liftango every day, or just on the days that are convenient.
Keep in mind: only Deakin students and staff members can access the app. The pick-up point will need to be at least two kilometres away from campus for you to successfully use Liftango and park for free.
Find more information here about Liftango at Deakin.
Motorcycles, scooters, and bicycles
Parking permits are not required for motorcycles, scooters, or bicycles. These can be parked in the designated motorcycle bays, bike parking or on footpaths, out of the way of pedestrians. Motorcycle parking is not permitted:
- where signs indicate that motorcycles may not park
- opposite any parking bay reserved for people with disabilities (marked with a wheelchair sign and symbol)
- on narrow footpaths, near taxi ranks, or bus and tram stops
- on or near service access points, such as manhole covers, post boxes or rubbish bins
- where your vehicle could damage the footpath, pedestrian facilities or landscaping
- within one metre of a fire hydrant
Parking infringements
If you are parked incorrectly or haven’t paid for parking, it’s likely that you’ll get an infringement. More information on parking infringements.