Warrnambool, situated along the Princes Highway, is within the Great Ocean Road touring region.

Motorists journeying along the Great Ocean Rd can continue west to Allansford then follow the Princes Highway to Warrnambool.

Once in Warrnambool you turn south off the highway down Flaxman St, which becomes Otway Rd. Turn right off Otway Rd into Hopkins Rd and follow it to a T-intersection with Hickford Parade where you turn left. At the next T-intersection turn right and this road will take you to the Point Ritchie car park.

The city is also accessible by train from Melbourne, with three daily return services between Warrnambool and Southern Cross station.

Disabled access

The main viewing platform provides wheelchair access and there are toilets nearby also with provision for disabled access.