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clean, well planned town. Lots of cafes and hotels, all with good food at reasonable prices. Variety of other shops. Many sightseeing activities. I believe the botanic gardens should be closer to town and more importantly easier to access. Climbing to the top of Mt Leura is an experience not to be missed, spectacular views

In the past I have just driven through on my way to elsewhere but his time we stayed as we had friends who were 'refugees' from fire areas and we stayed for a couple of days. There are plenty of good day trips available to beach & lakes & craters, a very good 'foodie' trail and plenty of cafes and hotels for meals. In the right season there would also be very good fishing (as long as we recover from the drought).

Camperdown is a real rural gem in the heart of the Western District dairy farming area. The town is well laid out with wide tree lined streets and plenty of options for accommodation and meals. We ate at the Commercial Hotel's Manifold Bistro and would have no hesitation in recommending it for lunch or dinner. There are several great options for breakfast too.

There is an interesting historic walk through the central reserve in the town, giving details of the town's history. Had breakfast the local Bakery and have had lunch there previously. An excellent choice of food, well prepared and friendly staff.

I attended Burns/Scottish Festival weekend in Camperdown which I recommend to all lovers of the Bard! Camperdown is very central to many beautiful Western District towns such as Noorat, Terang, Derinallum, Mortlake. It has a dry-stone wall trail which is worth driving along to the various hand-made walls in the area. The local historical society is worth a visit and the information centre (Court House) has maps of walks in the area. You can walk up Mt Leura (an extinct maar volcano) for views of the volcanic plain. The adjacent Lake Bullen Merri, also a volcanic maar lake can be viewed from the beautiful Sadlers Rd between it and Lake Gnotuk. Lake Purrumbete is a fishing spot - recently trout were released in the lake. There is a lovely cafe overlooking the water and some accommodation there too. The area south of Camperdown has many farms with 'farm gates' - cheese and chocolate makers, for example - there is a gourmet trail you can follow. Port Campbell and the Twelve Apostles are a good day trip from Camperdown and the drive from there, East, takes you to the Great Ocean Road and across Cape Otway.

We love the town and consider it a go to place in the Western District Area. Def visit at least once a year. Love the vistas, fishing - a future activity once organised. Local people so friendly. Eateries great. Good grocery shop. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL trees lining the main streets - great forward thinking by Camperdown people way back. We stayed local and walked around the town. Buildings delightful - looked after obviously.