Colac: An Escape on the Freshwater Town of Western Victoria
Named after Colagjin tribe, a local Aboriginal tribe that means freshwater, Colac is a charming district in western Victoria whose recorded settler is Hugh Murray in 1837. It is considered as the biggest town of the district that serves as the center of the region offering high class shopping ranging from antique dealers, specialty stores and gift shops.
Best Time to Visit
Summer is the best season to travel to Colac for an enjoyable weather perfect to explore many of its fascinating attractions. Colac Family Festival is an annual family event held every March that features street parades, dancing and exciting fair. Tourist planning to be part of this event should book their Colac hotels ahead of time to have a worry-free vacation.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Just nearly 2-hour road trip from Melbourne, Colac is set along the big Lake Colac and is close at Great Otway National Park. A visit to the Colac Botanical Gardens is a treat for everyone who enjoys the great outdoors. For an adventure, tourists may hike at The Old Beechy Rail Trail that follows the original path of the”The Beechy”.
Tourists have plenty of Colac hotels to stay when in Colac. The Wanawong Retreat is a good choice, for it is a 3-star affordable hotel with excellent room and wonderful garden. Other excellent hotel to stay is QDOS Arts. This is a 4-star modern hotel situated in the arts avenue offering serene rooms and on-site restaurant.