Lake Bolac is a small town located between Hamilton and Ballarat within a rich wheat growing and cattle area in the west of the state.

The Lake Bolac town centre features a collection of shops and a few historical buildings including the Lake Bolac Hotel, which was built out of bluestone in 1862, and the town's memorial hall which dates back to 1922. The local tourist information centre is situated in a within an attractive park on the corner of the Glenelg Highway and the road to Ararat.

The primary attraction in Lake Bolac, known locally as the "Home of Aquatic Sports" is the 1460 hectare freshwater lake which shares its name with the town. The lake is ideal for boating, while fishing and camping are popular along its 20 kilometre shoreline which features picnic areas, BBQs and swimming beaches.

Eel Festival This award winning festival includes prominent Australian performing artists, art, culture and a craft & food market on the lake foreshore

Lake Bolac tourism guide Local council information on Lake Bolac with history, maps and brochure

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