Top Destinations 2 Hours from Melbourne: Colac



Colac
From: Melbourne VIC, Australia
Distance: 151 km
Travel Time: 1 hours 48 mins
 
Colac: Great Ocean Road – Distance from CBD 152km
Another destination located along the magnificent Great Ocean Road is Colac, declared a city in 1960 and accommodating over 10,000 residents. Colac’s history lies largely in farming and forestry, but the plains surrounding it are also well known as the world’s third largest volcanic plains. Named after the nearby Lake Colac, the city’s botanical gardens also boast a range of wildlife and natural sights. Also, be sure to set a day aside to check out the Colac commercial district and, if you are able, the monthly community markets.
 
Things to see and do in and around Colac
Old Beechy Rail Trail - www.railtrails.org.au
Lake Colac, walking, fishing and water activities
Beeac Windmill Park, Beeac - www.lismore.vic.au/tourism/beeac-windmill-park
Pombo Mart Antiques, collectables, gifts, café, Pomborneit - ­www.pombomart.com.au
 

Things to see and do along the way
Werribee Open Range Zoo, Werribee - www.zoo.org.au/WerribeeOpenRangeZoo
National Wool Museum, Geelong - www.geelongaustralia.com.au/nwm
Barwon Park Mansion, Winchelsea -www.nattrust.com.au/places_to_visit/geelong_the_west/barwon_park__1
 
Points of Interest
 
Beeac Windmill Park
Beeac is about 20 km north east of Colac and the Windmill Park is of special heritage, celebrating this important piece of rural equipment.
http://www.lismore.vic.au/tourism/beeac-windmill-park
 
National Wool Museum
The story of Australian wool along with contemporary exhibitions can be found at the National Wool Museum in Geelong's waterside district.
http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/nwm
 
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Werribee Open Range Zoo offers a unique opportunity to experience an African adventure closer to home http://www.zoo.org.au/WerribeeOpenRangeZoo

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