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Starting from Melbourne to visit the Great Ocean Road, if you do not want to go back the same way, you can choose to return along the A1 highway inland, and the A1 highway from Warrnambool to Geelong will pass through Clark. There are few tourists in this town. To the north of the town is the large Lake Colac (Lake Colac). The locals are accustomed to walking, jogging and cycling by the lake.Colac · 140m from downtown
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures
The Otway Fly Treetop Walk is a 1.9-kilometer-long circular plank road that hovers above the treetops and is the longest and tallest steel structure plank road in the world. Walking on the top of the extremely tall rainforest is quite "God's perspective". Fireworks are prohibited in the park, and the plants in the rainforest have not changed much since 1.8 million years ago, making it one of the oldest rainforests on earth.Weeaproinah · 3.2 km from downtown
Lake Colac
Lake Colac is located in Victoria, Australia, and is one of the natural freshwater lakes in the region. This lake is not only an important part of the local ecosystem, but also a popular destination for recreation and nature sightseeing. The lake covers a vast area and is surrounded by lush vegetation and rolling hills. The lake's ecological environment is rich and diverse, and it is a habitat for many birds and aquatic creatures. For bird lovers, Lake Colac is an ideal bird watching location. Common birds in the lake area include black swans, pelicans, and various ducks. There are bird watching platforms and trails along the lake, which are convenient for visitors to observe and photograph these beautiful birds. The lake area not only has natural beauty, but also provides a variety of outdoor activities. The lake is home to a variety of fish, such as carp and perch. Visitors can fish by the lake and enjoy a quiet lakeside time. In addition, the lake area is also suitable for water activities such as boating and kayaking. The lake is calm and suitable for family and personal leisure and entertainment.Colac · 3.7 km from downtown
Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia's most famous coastal drives, located in Victoria and stretching approximately 243 kilometers. It features numerous breathtaking natural attractions, the most famous being the Twelve Apostles, a collection of limestone stacks rising majestically from the Southern Ocean. The Great Ocean Road is not only a scenic drive but also an excellent way to experience the natural beauty of Australia's southern coastline.Lavers Hill · 41.4 km from Colac
Twelve Apostles
Twelve Apostles stand in Australia inthe Great Ocean Road-adjacent Port Campbell National Park (Parks Victoria), and are the product of the Southern Ocean's waves and strong winds eroding limestone cliffs over tens of millions of years. Seawater carved caves into the cliff face, the caves widened into arches, and when the arches collapsed, they formed isolated stacks that broke away from the coast, some reaching approx. 45 m in height. These stacks were named Twelve Apostles in the 1950s—although only nine remained at the time. The name comes from Jesus' twelve apostles in the Bible, but there were never actually twelve stacks. The waves erode the limestone at approx. 2 cm per year. Stacks collapsed under wave erosion in 2005 and 2009, and this geological process is ongoing. Wooden boardwalk viewing platforms run along the cliff, allowing visitors to walk out and overlook the stacks and the vast expanse of the Southern Ocean. At sunset, the setting sun turns the stacks golden, making it one of the classic scenes along theGreat Ocean Road.Princetown · 55.3 km from Colac
Port Campbell National Park (Parks Victoria)
Port Campbell National Park (Parks Victoria) is at the heart of the Shipwreck Coast. The park is named after Captain Alexander Campbell, who was active in this area in the 19th century. Steep limestone cliffs stretch along the coastline, where waves and wind have continuously eroded the soft rock layers for millions of years, leaving behind dense and spectacular coastal landforms such as sea stacks, arches, gorges, and sea caves. Twelve Apostles is the park's iconic landmark—a group of limestone stacks rising from the sea, displaying layered colors of golden yellow and gray-white under the sunrise and sunset. Not far away, Loch Ard Gorge is named after the 1878 shipwreck of the "Loch Ard," with towering gorge walls enclosing a hidden beach. To the west,London Archwas originally a double-arched stone bridge connected to the land, but later became an arch standing independently in the sea after the inner arch collapsed. Gibson Steps allow you to descend from the top of the cliff to the beach to admire the scale of the rock stacks from up close. The Grotto is a sea cave at the western end of the park; after the cave roof collapsed, it formed a natural skylight, with sunlight spilling into the water inside the cave.Princetown · 55 km from Colac
Melbourne Museum
The Melbourne Museum was built in July 1996 and officially opened to the public in November 2000. It is the largest and innovative museum in the southern hemisphere. It is located in Carlton Gardens with the Royal Exhibition Hall. 1. Regional introduction The museum has three floors. The first floor includes the Bangiraka Indigenous Cultural Center, the Pacific Exhibition Hall, the Forest Exhibition Hall, the Science and Life Exhibition Hall, the Children's Hall, as well as shops and cafes; the second floor includes the Melbourne Exhibition Hall, the Mind and Body Exhibition Hall, Evolution Showroom; lower level includes Discovery Center and IMAX Cinema. 2. Collections and displays The collections and displays of the Melbourne Museum are amazing. You can see dinosaur fossils at the entrance, and there is also a 20-meter-long blue whale skeleton specimen, which is extremely rare. In more than 20 exhibition halls and independent exhibition halls, the museum has prepared all-inclusive content, and there are more than a dozen permanent exhibitions currently open. 3. Natural culture Nature is obviously the focus of the museum. The Science and Life Pavilion offers "Bees", "Life of Insects", "Ocean Life: Exploring Our Sea", "Human Body", "Consciousness: Enter The Labyrinth" and "From Darwin to DNA" at the Evolution Pavilion. 4. Indoor forest area The three-story indoor forest area introduces the ecological functions of the forest from the forest hierarchy, water conservation, plant composition, the seasonal distinction of Australian forests, and forest fires that often occur in Australia's dry season. There are also some Australian forests in it. Common birds and ants. The "Forest Secret" in the pavilion is at the center of the building, creating an ecosystem that is exactly the same as the natural environment, showing the trees, plants, wildlife and insects in Victoria's high mountains. Walking into the forest corridor, you will see more than 8,000 Australian plants planted here. In addition, there are insect exhibition areas and evolution areas that display the mysteries of the biological world. 5. The style of the style museum is very modern, which forms a strong contrast with the classical style of the Royal Exhibition Hall next to it. In addition to creating a visual effect, the metal frame and glass curtain wall also draw more natural light into the public spaces of the pavilion. You will see that the staff in the museum are wearing brightly colored work clothes, exuding a strong aboriginal cultural style, which contrasts with the avant-garde architectural form.Australia · Carlton
Colac Botanic Gardens
Colac Botanic Gardens is a beautiful park in Colac, Victoria, Australia. It covers a vast area and features many plants and flowers, such as roses, peonies, tulips, morning glories, and more. The garden also includes a playground and many walking paths, making it a great place for leisure and recreation.Colac · 741m from downtown
Penguin Parade
The penguin parade is located at Summerland Beach on the southwestern tip of Phillip Island, serving as the signature attraction of Phillip Island Nature Park. It occurs daily around sunset: groups of little blue penguins return ashore on the waves after a day of foraging at sea, first gathering in shallow waters and peering around before waddling across the beach along fixed routes to their dune burrows. Spectators can observe this natural "mini parade" up close from viewing stands and boardwalks, often with penguins passing just steps away. The island is home to tens of thousands of little blue penguins. With blue feathers on their backs and snow-white bellies, they stand just over 30 cm tall and weigh approx. one kg when fully grown. Their round bodies and waddling gait make them utterly endearing. They spend their days foraging at sea and return to their nests in groups after dusk, following nearly identical round-trip routes between the ocean and their burrows generation after generation. On-site, you can hear their overlapping calls. There are a few points to note when observing: The eyes of little penguins are highly sensitive to light, so cameras or video recorders are not allowed on site, and quiet waiting is necessary to avoid disturbing them; after sunset, the seaside becomes windy and chilly, so even in summer, it is recommended to bring warm outerwear and arrive early to wait for the penguins to come ashore. This spectacle occurs year-round, with the southern hemisphere's spring and summer seasons (approximately August to February each year) coinciding with the breeding season, when penguin shore arrivals and nest activity become more frequent, typically creating livelier scenes. △ The little penguins leave the island to forage at sea during the day and return to their coastal nests in groups to rest at night. △ These little penguins are the smallest in the world, not only tiny in size but also very timid. Please avoid using flash to prevent irritating their eyes. △ The Penguin Parade can be observed year-round, with warmer weather from September to January coinciding with the breeding season, when penguin activity becomes more frequent, making it an ideal time for viewing.Australia · Summerlands
Puffing Billy Railway
Puffing Billy Railway is an experimental narrow-gauge railway built at the turn of the 20th century. It is a historic steam train in Australia and one of the best-preserved steam train railways in the world. The train itinerary is 24 km,Along the way from Belgrave to the Dandenong Ranges, the journey passes through beautiful forests and fern-filled gullies. The open-sided carriages allow passengers to enjoy the scenic views, such as the famous landmark of the Puffing Billy Railway, the Monbulk Creek trestle bridge. Additionally, there are many stations along the route where passengers can disembark and explore. △ Ride a century-old steam train △ Breathe fresh air and enjoy the lush natural scenery along the way △ Putting legs outside the train car feels like traveling back to the 20th centuryAustralia · Belgrave
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What travelers say about Colac
彤記TUNGKeeFebruary 21, 2023
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As soon as we got up early in the morning, we went to the Apollo Bay Tourist Information Center for a walk.
There is a small lighthouse inside where you can go in and take pictures👅
There was also a small market that day, which was like a treasure hunt~
Let’s take a look around and head up to Otway Fly Treetop Adventures. There are many facilities here. I participated in the Treetop Walk, which is to walk on the elevated rainforest trail and overlook the natural wild ecology of the forest.
The spiral tower is about 15 stories high.
Treetop Walk is a rainforest walking experience of about 1 hour, overlooking the ferns of the rainforest.
Features a 600-meter-long and 47-meter-high treetop canopy walkway
The trees here are really huge, it’s shocking to see it with the naked eye🙀The magical power of nature👍🏼
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures
I•YMarch 11, 2025
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The tour to Great Ocean Road was taken by the guide named Vance who is frequent with both English and Chinese. Since I only speak English and Japanese, it was helpful that guide can speak English too.The tour was operated quite strictly about time, so the tour went so smoothly than I expected.In the tour, you don’t need to worry about the problem of language because the guide always left the paper which show what time you should come back to bus.The guide Vance is kind and funny, and I really enjoyed his guide and recommendation.And I really enjoyed the beautiful view and it was stunning!!!!
Great Ocean Road
JaymeLeeJanuary 28, 2025
4.0
Amazing viewing point! make sure you check out the beach and also the viewing deck. facilities are well taken care of and large parking lot
Twelve Apostles
ssdiabloMarch 21, 2020
4.0
Port Campbell is an important stop on the Great Ocean Road. It is home to the most essential attractions of the Great Ocean Road, such as the Twelve Apostles and London Bridge. However, Port Campbell itself is more of a transit station and a good place to stay for a night. Of course, it is also a very quiet town where you can wander around.
Port Campbell National Park (Parks Victoria)
M30***18October 6, 2026
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A fantastic museum experience! The entire exhibition hall was beautifully designed, offering an immersive and interactive experience suitable for people of all ages. It allowed for close-up observation of dinosaur fossils and showcased different periods of Australian culture. I recommend allocating 4 to 5 hours for a visit.
Melbourne Museum
_FB***61October 1, 2026
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Loved watching a group of little penguins head home! It was so sweet seeing them waddle and shake their tails
Penguin Parade
Anonymous userJune 6, 2026
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Long train ride outside of the city. Surrounding Great nature. Worth to visit
Puffing Billy Railway
