Colac is situated between Geelong and Camperdown on a huge rich volcanic plain. The area is mainly used for agricultural and pastoral purposes, and is surrounded by many large lakes and volcanic craters.

The actual town of Colac is located on the southern shores of Lake Colac - the largest natural freshwater lake in Victoria. The lake is popular with swimmers and boating enthusiasts, and includes a number of foreshore walking trails, jetties and boat ramps. There is a bird reserve in the wetlands off The Esplanade which attracts a diverse range of bird life to the lake. Located on the lake foreshore is the Tachyglossus mosaic which was developed by local artists and the community and represents local indigenous flora and fauna and symbols of the region. The Colac Botanic Gardens, established in 1910, are situated just inland from the lake and provide scenic views across the lake from their elevated location.

Colac is a busy commercial centre, servicing the smaller communities in the area. The main shopping strip is based around Murray Street and the focal point is the attractive gardens of Memorial Square featuring a war memorial, fountain and rotunda.

A short drive north-west of Colac, via the villages of Cororooke and Coragulac, is the Red Rock Scenic Reserve. A couple of lookouts provide views over the Red Rock extinct volcano and Lake Corangamite which is Victoria's largest inland lake. There are also good views south-east across farming land towards Lake Colac.

Access to the Great Ocean Road, the Great Otway National Park and Cape Otway from Colac is via the road south to Lavers Hill.

Lake Colac View a photographic virtual tour of the lake, discover the lake's history and learn about its native flora and fauna from a group committed to the preservation and revitalisation of Lake Colac

	The Great Ocean Road - Colac Tourism guide covering Colac and the Great Ocean Road
	Walkabout - Colac A travel guide with information on the history of the area and things to see

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