The largest town in the district, Colac has a rich farming and
forestry history. The town is built aside the huge Lake Colac
and its busy town centre services the surrounding villages and
rural areas.
Retail offerings in town range from quaint country gift shops,
antique dealers and specialty shops through to major brands and
department stores. There are also monthly community
markets.
The local botanic gardens are pretty and the lake area boasts a
great range of wildlife.