Colac Showgrounds Camping | Great Ocean Road & Otways Base
Staying at the showgrounds means you have all of Colac’s services right on your doorstep. A short walk or drive will take you to supermarkets, bakeries, pubs, and cafes, making it easy to restock supplies or enjoy a meal out. The beautiful Colac Botanic Gardens and the vast expanse of Lake Colac are just minutes away, offering lovely spots for a stroll or a picnic. From here, the scenic drive to coastal towns like Apollo Bay or the forest walks around Gellibrand is easily manageable for a day trip. For an economical and perfectly located basecamp to uncover the natural treasures of the Otways and beyond, the Colac Showgrounds is an intelligent and popular choice.
Name: Colac Showgrounds
Address: 54 Chapel Street, Colac VIC 3250
GPS Coordinates: -38.3343563124742, 143.6046399447511
Website: colacshow.com.au/camping
Park Information & Features
- Location: Colac, Victoria. A short distance from the town centre.
- Site Suitable For: Fully self-contained vehicles, caravans, motorhomes, and big rigs. Some areas suitable for tents.
- Road Access: Sealed road access.
- Site Surface: Primarily grass, with some gravelled areas.
- Camping Permitted: Yes, powered and unpowered sites available. Low cost, with payment via an honesty box.
- Maximum Overnight Stays: Generally limited to a few nights. Check with the caretaker for extended stays.
- Facilities: Toilet and shower block, on-site dump point.
- Potable Water: Yes, drinking water is available.
- Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent coverage for all major carriers.
- TV Reception: Good digital TV reception.
- Onsite Public Toilets: Yes, available for campers.
- Rubbish Bins: Yes, bins are provided on site.
- Open Fires: Strictly forbidden.
- Generator Use: Permitted during set hours, with consideration for other guests.
- Number of Sites Available: Very large area with numerous sites.
- Essentials to Bring: Colac has major supermarkets (Coles, Woolworths, Aldi) for all supplies.
- Pet Friendly: Yes, pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash and managed responsibly.
- Fishing: Popular in Lake Colac for redfin and trout.
- Short Walks: Close to the Colac Botanic Gardens and the walking track around Lake Colac.
Local Amenities & Distances
- Local Pubs:
- Union Club Hotel – Approx. 1.5 km
- Austral Hotel – Approx. 2 km
- Skylight Hotel – Approx. 2.2 km
- Places to Eat:
- Future Cafe – Approx. 2 km
- Fusion Restaurant – Approx. 2 km
- Numerous bakeries and takeaway shops in the town centre – Approx. 2 km
- Local Attractions:
- Colac Botanic Gardens – Approx. 2.5 km
- Lake Colac Foreshore – Approx. 2.5 km
- Red Rock Lookout – Approx. 15 km
- Nearest Caravan Parks:
- Colac Lake Caravan Park – Approx. 3 km
- Barongarook Gardens Caravan Park – Approx. 6 km
- Next Free Camps:
- Meredith Park (Lake Colangulac) – Approx. 25 km
- Stevensons Falls, Otways – Approx. 40 km
- Nearest Dump Points:
- Located on-site at the showgrounds.
- Nearest Petrol Station:
- Multiple major service stations located throughout Colac – Approx. 1-2 km
- Drinking Water Resupply:
- Available on-site.
- Nearest Public Toilets:
- Available on-site for guests.
- Memorial Square, Colac – Approx. 2 km
Seasonal Weather Forecast: Colac
- Summer (Dec – Feb): Warm and generally dry, with average maximum temperatures around 25°C, though can have hotter spells.
- Autumn (Mar – May): Mild and pleasant with sunny days. A beautiful time to visit the Otways. Average maximums cool from 23°C to 15°C.
- Winter (Jun – Aug): Cool and often wet, with average maximum temperatures around 12-14°C. The rainforests of the Otways are at their most lush.
- Spring (Sep – Nov): Becomes progressively warmer and drier. A lovely time for walks, with average maximums rising from 16°C to 21°C.