Name: Warrnambool Aquarium Ruins
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Warrnambool Aquarium Ruins

Warrnambool Aquarium Ruins

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Location: Victoria, Australia

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1. Granny's Grave (Warrnambool) – Warrnambool Aquarium Ruins loop from Warrnambool

17.3km

01:05

90m

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2. Warrnambool Aquarium Ruins – Angel of Peace War Memorial loop from Warrnambool

24.7km

01:37

130m

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September 29, 2020

Situated right on the breakwater; Warrnambool Aquarium opened in 1971 and operated until 1998.

The sandstone walls are believed to be from an old abattoir in the area and the domes were constructed by a local contractor.

Twice a day the tanks would be drained and then refilled by pump directly from the bay - No filtration was used, so only local species could be kept for display - species such as the Blue-Ringed Octopus.

At the end of it's life it was leased to Deakin University, but they were unable to afford the cost of making it safe and it was closed down, then filled with sand and concreted over.

Worth a visit if you're passing through the area as an interesting oddity and relic of Warrnambool's past.

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Elevation -20 m

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Saturday 11 October

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Location: Victoria, Australia

Warrnambool Aquarium Ruins

1. Granny's Grave (Warrnambool) – Warrnambool Aquarium Ruins loop from Warrnambool

2. Warrnambool Aquarium Ruins – Angel of Peace War Memorial loop from Warrnambool

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