The Warralily Way of Life
Education
A range of education options
You’ll be able to choose from either government, independent and integrated special needs education at Armstrong Creek School. (unique to Warralily). These schools cater to children from prep to their senior years and all of them conveniently located just a short walk from your home.
When it comes to offering a range of outstanding education choices, Warralily gets top marks.
When it comes to offering a range of outstanding education choices, Warralily gets top marks.
- Childcare and kindergarten
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- Armstrong Creek School - delivered
- Future Prep-Year 6 Governement School
- St Catherine of the Sienna Primary School - delivered
- Oberon High School Armstrong Creek Campus - delivered
- Geelong Lutheran School - located right in Armstrong Creek.
Geelong boasts some of Victoria’s best schools and universities...
Primary
- Mandama Primary
- Mt. Duneed Regional Primary
- Torquay College
- Nazareth Catholic Primary
- Christian College Geelong
- Armstrong Creek School
- St Catherine Of Siena
Secondary
- Oberon High School
- Matthew Flinders College
- Geelong College
- Geelong Grammar School
- Kardinia International College
- Sacred Heart College
- St Joseph’s College
- Christian College Geelong
Tertiary
Cafes and Restaurants
Food culture is in abundance in the region with some great pubs, waterside eateries, fine dining and even award winning breweries all not too far from home. Torquay and Barwon Heads beachside strips are buzzing with restaurants, beach eats and the best gelati at Cofetti Gelato. For that special occasion or night out with friends there are an abundance of fine dining options, award winning wineries, cool pubs and breweries for that perfect spot to chill.
Shopping and Dining
The Village Warralily neighbourhood shopping centre is the perfect place to pick up life’s essentials and catch up with friends. Woolworths and Aldi Supermarkets, speciality shops and cafés, plus plenty of carparks to make shopping a breeze.
The new Armstrong Creek Town Centre will be the civic, commercial and social heart of Armstrong Creek. Stage 1 & 2 of the Armstrong Creek Town Centre are now open and include Coles, Liquorland, Terry White Chemist, Beauty Genesis, Tattslotto, Anytime Fitness, Australia Post, Dan Murphy's, Hungry Jacks, KFC and more.
Plus, you’re just minutes away from the great shopping and restaurants on offer in Geelong and the surrounding seaside towns of Torquay and Barwon Heads. For shopping enthusiasts after serious retail therapy, to Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre, complete with cinemas, Kmart, Target, Coles and more, while Westfield Geelong is less than 20 minutes drive from Armstrong Creek, offering all your favourite retail brands.
Recreation
At Warralily, there are so many different ways to enjoy the great outdoors, it is simply why Warralily is the most awarded community in Armstrong Creek. Just step outside, breathe in the fresh air, and take in the glorious landscape of Warralily. Take the kids out to expend some energy at one of the five playgrounds, shoot some hoops at the basketball half court, or enjoy the adrenalin rush of the flying fox.
The award winning Mirambeena Park is designed for all abilities, features water and sand play, music garden, and the ever-popular shipwreck playground. Shoalhaven Park at Warralily Grange boats stunning views from the hilltop, amazing playspaces, shady mature trees and its very own BMX track. Take them for an adventure in the 82 hectares of open space.
Walk or ride along the 30kms of trails and transport yourselves through the natural wonder of Armstrong Creek, the beauty of conservation areas, thought provoking sculptures, and colourful bird life. Maybe you just want to get into shape. Then you’ll be pleased to know that the trails have strategically placed exercise stations. What better way to get healthy! With so much space to explore you’ll always find something new to discover at Warralily.
Beaches
Warralily is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the stunning surf beaches of Torquay and Breamlea or the still waters of the bay at Barwon Heads. Torquay of course is home to the world famous Bells Beach a surfers dream with wide stretches of white sand and crashing waves. It’s also the gateway to the Great Ocean Road a day trippers paradise with breathtaking views of the ocean as your head further afield to Anglesea, Lorne and even the rainforests of the Otway’s.
With its quieter waters on the Barwon River the seaside village of Barwon Heads is a fantastic place to spend the day with the family. With its extensive pier that connects to Ocean Grove, and the picturesque At the Heads restaurant overlooking the water, its no wonder the beach is a photographers dream; come at sunrise or sunset to capture spectacular shots of the area.
Medical
Keeping you family happy and healthy is a priority and let’s face it no one ever wants to be unwell. At Warralily you can assured that there is great medical care close by for you and your family. There are three medical centres in Armstrong Creek plus Geelong Hospital, University Hospital and St John of God Hospital is less than 15 minutes away and offers inpatient and outpatient services, maternity and elective surgery.
Awards
UDIA National Awards for Excellence
Awarded by: UDIA
UDIA Masterplanned Development Award
Awarded by: UDIA
Credit to: ACDC / Newland
Environmental Excellence Award
Awarded by: UDIA
Credit to: ACDC / Newland
AILA (Australian Institute of Landscape Architects) Mirambeena Parkland Playspace Award
Awarded by: Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA)
Credit to: GBLA / ACDC / Newland
Land Management Award of Excellence - Armstrong Creek rejuvenation-Warralily
Awarded by: Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA)
Credit to: GBLA / ACDC / Newland
Use of Plants in the Landscape
Awarded by: Landscape Victoria
Credit to: Australian Ecosystems / ACDC / Newland / GBLA
Landscape Management and Maintenance
Awarded by: Landscape Victoria
Credit to: ustralian Ecosystems / ACDC / Newland / GBLA
Landscape of the Year
Awarded by: Landscape Victoria
Credit to: Australian Ecosystems / ACDC / Newland / GBLA
Natural Built Environment
Awarded by: Landscape Victoria
Credit to: Australian Ecosystems / ACDC / Newland / GBLA
UDIA Landscape of the Year
Awarded by: Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA)
Credit to: ACDC / Newland / GBLA
Land Management Award of Excellence - Native Vegetation Conservation - Warralily
Awarded by: Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA)
Credit to: GBLA / ACDC / Newland
Community Engagement award
Awarded by: Future Proofing Geelong / CoGG
Credit to: ACDC / Newland
Environmental Protection
Awarded by: Victorian Premier's Awards
Credit to: ACDC / Newland
Excellence in Integrated Stormwater Design - National
Awarded by: Stormwater Australia
Credit to: ACDC, Newland, GBLA, CoGG, SMEC, Neil Craigie, Australian Ecosystems, Turnpoint
Excellence in Integrated Stormwater Design - Victoria
Awarded by: Stormwater Victoria
Credit to: ACDC, Newland, GBLA, CoGG, SMEC, Neil Craigie, Australian Ecosystems, Turnpoint
Testimonials
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