Title: Austral Place 88 over Merri River - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Austral Place 88 over Merri River Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24260000/24255100/24255051/w2224h1644x0y0-cc4032d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24260000/24255100/24255051/f4d2e2a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24260000/24255100/24255051/2e5469e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24260000/24255100/24255051/63cf804e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24260000/24255100/24255051/5b3ee3d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Austral Place 88 over Merri River provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 183229 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Austral Place 88 over Merri River Austral Place 88 via the Merri River is situated in Dennington 3km on the Port Fairy side of Warrnambool CBD one block North of Princess Hway There is a newly built Woolworth's complex nearby with doctor/chemist, coffee cafe, takeaway shop & bake-house opening hrs 7am to 10pm; We also have a Post Office & Milk Bar adjacent to the apartment. Walking distance from picturesque Merri River and boating facility which is renowned for brown trout fishing, A new Recreation Reserve which overlooks the Merri river has a children play ground, electric barbecues & WC this facility is within walking distance of the apartment with local Rowing,Kayak and Lawn Bowls club's being near by, Tower Hill Wildlife & Nature Park is approx 10km with renowned town of Port Fairy a further 13km westerly on the Princess Highway, The apartment is disability & wheelchair friendly with no stepping/ramps including wide open shower's to bathrooms and en-suites,Bedding can be arranged to suit large family's or extra guests as might be required where possible,each bedding areas have private bathrooms with queen size and single beds set as required for our guests The apartment is centrally heated throughout and thermostatically controlled also air conditioning for summertime comfort, there is a 50" 3D TV with theatre sound plus 3D blue ray DVD, Sony hifi CD player with Bluetooth and 250 CDs set in the main living room also has TV's in kitchen/dining, Mezzanine/children retreat & bed sitter room. N.B. Internal Music Hifi & stereo sound system must have sound volume turned down to an appropriate level after 10pm as not to interfere with our nearby neighbours, approval is required to have additional guests and or visitors not previously booked staying at AP88. Arrival time from 3pm. with departure 10.00 unless alternative times have been approved on request, Wifi is available free with off street parking for multiple vehicles, This property will not accommodate bachelorette/bachelor or similar parties. - This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise :- Austral Place 88 via Merri River is for Family & Group holiday accommodation, :- Only guests booked in permitted entry at Austral Place 88 via Merri River unless management has been previously notified, We specialise & welcome our guests who are Holidaying on the Great Ocean Road or Overseas travellers to South West Vic, We also welcome guests working long or short term in the area, Warrnambool Premier Speedway personnel & followers specially catered for with expansive secure off street parking, Port Fairy folk festival visitors most welcome for early bookings, A bed/sitter suite with Ensuite & A/Con compliments the apartment and is used when required for extra guests (re travelling with family,parents or friends) and is semi self contained, The Bed/sitter is set with 2 queen beds 1 Ksingle & 1 single, Austral Place 88 is strictly a non smoking home/apartment with an outdoor smoking area provided, there is a peaceful outdoor North facing living area which takes advantage of the early morning sun, Gas cooking range & Webber BBQ plus wash sink is supplied to this area for guests use, We have a large secured open off street parking area, Office and work area is available for guests on request, Logan Beach Whale Sanctuary is a gracious to watch the whales during our winter period with Southern Right whales traveling from Antartica to have their young along our beach line. Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve is 10km from Austral Place travelling towards Port Fairy on Princess/HWay Meet koalas, emus, kangaroos,wallabies and many species of waterbirds roaming freely in Tower Hill State Game Reserve, which sits inside an extinct volcano formed some 30,000 years ago. Declared Victoria's first National Park in 1892, Tower Hill is the ideal place for visitors to experience the Australian bush, enjoy magnificent scenery and landscapes while getting up close and personal with some of Australia's most iconic native birds and animals including emus, koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas and seasonal reptiles. The Reserve and its plethora of wildlife provides visitors with the rare opportunity to witness animals at close range in their natural habitat. This, combined with guided tours to learn about Aboriginal history and cultural heritage provides a unique eco-tourism experience. Worn Gundidj guided tours are available everyday at 11am and 1pm. Attractions on offer include walking tracks, picnic facilities and lookouts. Wildlife haven Wander through more than 300,000 trees that provide a natural habitat for many animals. There are over 200 kangaroos and koalas in this tiny crater-bound ecosystem, and many live around the visitor car park. Boardwalks, nesting boxes and a birdhide have been constructed to assist bird watchers in catching a glimpse of many birds, including chestnut teal, musk ducks,emus,bird life,Wallabys,echidnas, ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free offsite parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 private bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Grab bar near toilet - Portable shower seat - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Luggage storage - Tour and ticket assistance ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the bay - On a river ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Soundproofing - Unit size: 3,229 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33569600/33569550/b0ae438d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS Large/small Group Accommodation Warrnambool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 133 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=33569550&PinnedHotelID=33569550&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33643800/33643745/1acaea0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River Lodge, Large house on the Hopkins River Warrnambool - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 61 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=33643745&PinnedHotelID=33643745&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105300000/105299300/105299282/3c54ed63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Four bedroom beachside apartment Warrnambool - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Austral Place 88 via Merri River Guesthouse Dennington Austral Place 88 via Merri River Guesthouse Austral Place 88 via Merri River Dennington Austral 88 via Merri River ho Austral 88 Via Merri River 171185 Austral Place 88 via Merri River Dennington Austral Place 88 via Merri River Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.35579%2C142.44148&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ygJgZ9Mant0WPx6OOVD09J8uOJY=) Dennington, VIC #### What's nearby - Warrnambool Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 4.9 km - Warrnambool Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.9 km - Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village - 7 min drive - 5.7 km - Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground - 7 min drive - 6.1 km - Warrnambool Beach - 8 min drive - 6.4 km #### Getting around - Warrnambool Station - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Rafferty's Tavern - ‬2 min drive - ‪Warrnambool Hotel - ‬6 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive - ‪Maceys Bistro - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Warrnambool Meat Barn - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Austral Place 88 over Merri River pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Austral Place 88 over Merri River? > As of Oct 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Austral Place 88 over Merri River on Nov 6, 2025 start from CA $226.96, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Dennington-Hotels-Austral-Place-88-Over-Merri-River.h24255051.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Austral Place 88 over Merri River? > There is free parking nearby. ### What time is check-in at Austral Place 88 over Merri River? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Austral Place 88 over Merri River? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Austral Place 88 over Merri River located? > This family-friendly Dennington vacation home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Belfast C.R. Coastal Reserve, Warrnambool Botanical Gardens and Mailors Flat Antiques. Albert Park and Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? 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