The Bank, KoroitOn a trip to regional south west Victoria I stayed in the little country town called Koroit at a place called 'The Bank.' Its about 5 minutes west of Warrnambool and 3 hours along the Princess Hwy from Melbourne.
I found it a really great alternative to the typical regional hotel/motel.
The building is a converted ANZ Bank circa 1920 with many of the original features such as the bank vault converted into the kitchen and the teller benches converted into a bar.
If you are looking for a high standard of accommodation for business, a romantic getaway, or a family vacation then this is an ideal little secret. At just $120 per night (check rates on their web site) for a well appointed B&B style place with 2 bedrooms, a large lounge area, a separate kitchen, and private off street parking its great value.
It would be an ideal base for doing business in the Warrnambool to Portland area. You are also easy access to fabulous surfing beaches, the Great Ocean Road, Port Fairy, The Grampians and the very interesting 'Tower Hill' the site of a dormant Volcano that erupted about 30,000 years ago leaving a funnel shaped crater, a series of 'cones' and a crater lake.
The Bank Koroit has a web site.
