Shire of Colac Otway Travel Guide

Victoria

A coastal town with a marina, beachfront, and residential areas.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a cliff with greenery.
A white lighthouse on a grassy hill with a white fence leading up to it.
A large log on a beach with numerous birds perched on it.
A lush forest with a waterfall cascading down moss-covered rocks.

Popular cities in Shire of Colac Otway

A coastal landscape with a river, grassy fields, a beach, and a distant town.
Apollo Bay
Known for Beaches, Sea and Walking
Delight in crescent-shaped beaches with golden sand, jewellery markets and rainforest vistas around Apollo Bay, a sparkling gem along Victoria's Great Ocean Road.

Reasons to visit

  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront
  • Marriners Lookout
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A white lighthouse with a red railing, surrounded by greenery and overlooking the ocean.
Cape Otway
Known for Sea, Sunsets and Cafes
Search for koalas, walk among giant tree ferns, see triplet waterfalls or climb a historic lighthouse at this coastal headland along the Great Ocean Road.

Reasons to visit

  • Maits Rest Rainforest Walk
  • Cape Otway Lightstation
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A rocky shoreline with lichen-covered rocks and a calm lake at sunset.
Colac
Known for Sea, Budget and Spas
Escape to Colac! Enjoy its lake views, spas and golf.

Reasons to visit

  • Lake Colac
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A sandy beach with gentle waves, a rocky shoreline, and dense green vegetation on a hillside.
Wye River
Discover natural beauty in the heart of the Great Ocean Road, marvel at Australia’s iconic wildlife or just relax in this small town with an idyllic beach.
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A bridge over a river with a house on a hill in the background.
Skenes Creek
Known for Sea, Beaches and Hunting
This small coastal township’s good surf breaks, beachfront camping and rocky headlands make it a hit with surfers, fishers, campers and families.
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A coastal road with a beach and rocky cliffs.
Marengo
Known for Friendly people, Beaches and Sea
Experience the beaches, seaside and opera in Marengo!
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A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, a vehicle on a road, and a mountainous backdrop.

Great Ocean Road Waterfront

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You can take time to visit Great Ocean Road Waterfront during your travels to Apollo Bay. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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