Colac Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panorama of Lake Colac at dusk in a blue light
Panorama of Lake Colac at dusk in a blue light
A lovely place to bird in Colac is Lake Colac. It is opposite the Colac botanical gardens. I saw large numbers of pelicans and the occasional sandpiper/avocet. #localgem
Saint Andrews church in my home town of Colac, Victoria. The foundation stone was laid on the 10th April 1877 and was constructed of bluestone quarried at nearby Coragulac. St Andrew’s was officially opened for services on the 16th of December 1877.
Looking towards the north from the shores of Lake Colac at Meredith Park Camping Grounds.

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Where to stay in Colac

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Elliminyt

Travellers like the golf courses in Elliminyt, and Colac Golf Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Elliminyt
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Colac East

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Colac East and surrounding area, you can visit Colac Botanic Gardens and Lake Colac.

Colac East
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Colac West

While Colac West isn't home to many top sights, Colac Botanic Gardens and Colac Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

Colac West
Baronga Motor Inn

Baronga Motor Inn

4 out of 5
35-39 Murray Street East Colac VIC
The price is AU$153 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$153
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Colac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colac Botanic Gardens and Colac Golf Course are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (434 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Baronga Motor Inn
Colac Mid City Motor Inn

Colac Mid City Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
289-295 Murray Street Colac VIC
The price is AU$153 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$153
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf motel in Colac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (741 reviews)
Clean rooms

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Colac Mid City Motor Inn
Otway Gate Motel

Otway Gate Motel

2.5 out of 5
52-56 Murray Street East Colac VIC
The price is AU$158 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$158
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Colac. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (202 reviews)
Nice motel

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Otway Gate Motel
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Lake Colac Holiday Park

Lake Colac Holiday Park

1 out of 5
51 Fyans St Colac VIC
Stay at this campsite in Colac. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Colac Botanic Gardens and Bluewater Leisure Centre are ...
Lake Colac Holiday Park
Coragulac House Cottages

Coragulac House Cottages

3.5 out of 5
895 Corangamite Lake Road Coragulac VIC
Stay at this cottage in Coragulac. Enjoy free parking, a garden and meeting facilities. Popular attractions Coragulac House and Red Rock Scenic Reserve are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (27 reviews)
The owners of Coragulac House were very friendly and welcoming. Garry was pleasant and helpful prior to arriving and during our stay. The property is beautiful and peaceful and the cottage presented as very clean, neat and tidy. Our stay was enjoyable and I would recommend to family and friends. ...

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Coragulac House Cottages
Tiny -Eco House -Kokoro. COMPLIMENTARY ROMANTIC PACKAGE worth $75

Tiny -Eco House -Kokoro. COMPLIMENTARY ROMANTIC PACKAGE worth $75

Benwerrin VIC
Stay at this cabin in Benwerrin. Enjoy a fitness centre, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Erskine Falls and Penny Royal Creek Bushland Reserve are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
Everything about our stay at Kokoro was absolutely wonderful and so much fun. Cosy and cute tiny house. Beautiful setting in the Otways with a lovely forest walk on the property. We only wish we had more time to stay longer. Thanks Heather for your hospitality and much appreciated goodies basket.Dan ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Tiny -Eco House -Kokoro. COMPLIMENTARY ROMANTIC PACKAGE worth $75
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Popular places to visit

A lovely place to bird in Colac is Lake Colac. It is opposite the Colac botanical gardens. I saw large numbers of pelicans and the occasional sandpiper/avocet. #localgem

Lake Colac

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Colac during your travels in Colac. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas while you're in the area.

Lake Colac

Colac Botanic Gardens

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Colac Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Colac. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Colac Botanic Gardens

Colac Golf Course

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Colac at Colac Golf Course. Wander the seaside and gardens in the area.

Colac Golf Course

Activities

Full day Shared Tour to Twelve Apostle

Full day Shared Tour to Twelve Apostle (Melbourne Chinese Tour)

AU$89
per adult
Full day Shared Tour to Twelve Apostle (Melbourne Chinese Tour)
Great Ocean Road Tour Reverse –SML GRP-DLUX Mini Bus Hotel Pickup

Great Ocean Road Tour Reverse –SML GRP-DLUX Mini Bus Hotel Pickup

AU$125
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Great Ocean Road Tour Reverse –SML GRP-DLUX Mini Bus Hotel Pickup
Yeodene: Tree Ropes Courses

Yeodene: Tree Ropes Courses

AU$69
per adult
Yeodene: Tree Ropes Courses
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Reviews of Colac

4.1
Top destination
5 - Excellent
11
5 - Excellent 28%
4 - Good
22
4 - Good 56%
3 - Okay
6
3 - Okay 15%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Generally a nice town on the edge of the lake and the otways. The highway from Geelong has been improved greatly to dual lane.

5/5 - Excellent

camerachick

Colac is a delightful place and probably underrated as a tourist destination. Don't miss visiting the stunning Botanic Gardens and Lake Colac. There is so much to do within a short drive from Colac.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely even with inclement weather. Really enjoyed Oddfellows restaurant for coffee.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Accommodation provided little for price in comparison to others in area

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Much busier than our last visit

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Loved the Botanic Garden over looking the lake at dusk.

Cities near Colac

The end of a beautiful sunset behind a run down old cottage in Russells Rd Cororooke, NNW of Colac, Victoria. Was on my list of 'must photograph that one day' list.

Cororooke

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