COLAC - VICTORIA - 3250
	Population: 10,160,   Elevation: 140,   Latitude: -38.2051 Longitude: 143.3498 Location:   150km west of Melbourne Highway: Princes Hwy. (1)  Nearest Major Town: Geelong Nearest Airport: Geelong Touring Area: The Great Ocean Road		View of the main street from the park.

Colac is one of the larger cities along the Princes Highway between Adelaide and Melbourne and is at the centre of the Lakes and Craters country, a reference to the many lakes and volcanic craters in the area. It is also a turning off point for visitors to the Great Ocean Road who can short cut via Colac to the Port Campbell National Park. There is a major shopping and commercial centre, and a park in the main street where an endurance footrace is held each year. Among the frequent competitors was the late Cliff Young who competed from his farm property behind Colac. PLACES OF INTEREST: Performing Arts & Cultural Centre Barongarook Creek Colac Botanical Gardens Floating Islands ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES: Select type, then click the button below for Accommodation Category:  Find From All.................. Adventure Lodge Backpackers B & B Caravan Parks Camping Cottages Farm Stay Guest Houses Holiday Units Home Stay Hotels Lodges/Chalets Motels Motel/Hotel Resorts Self Catering Serviced Apartments INFORMATION CENTRE: Cnr Murray and Queen Sts (Princes Hwy, near the bridge) Colac. VIC 3250 Ph: 03 5231 3730 HOW TO GET THERE: Rail, Light Plane, By car or coach along the Princes Hwy from Melbourne or Adelaide.

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