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Little boy and little girl on their bike at Koroit Botanic Gardens

Koroit Botanic Gardens

Take a break in the refreshing, green Koroit Botanic...

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View of the lake and rotunda at Penshurst Botanical Gardens

Penshurst Botanic Gardens

Tucked away just off the Hamilton Highway with entry via Cox Street, the Penshurst Wetland Gardens are located within the...

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Close up of the blacksmith sign on the Cobden Story trail

The Cobden Story

The Cobden Story is a series of signs that interpret key buildings, people and places around town. Pick up a map and see them...

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Male standing looking towards sunset on the summet of Tower Hill overlooking the crater lake

Ancient Views: Our Volcanic Lakes & Plains

The unique volcanic landscape in south-western Victoria was most likely formed from about two million years ago, when lava flowed...

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Friends of the Forgotten Woodlands Inc.

Meet the Friends of the Forgotten...

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Camperdown and District Historical Society Inc.

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Panoramic view of Mount Noorat with the plains in the background

Mount Noorat summit and crater loop 2.4km

Distance: 2.4km Elevation:...

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Camperdown Heritage Signs Trail

Take a stroll along Finlay Avenue and follow the Camperdown Heritage Signs Trail around...

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Ballarat to Skipton Rail Trail Trestle Bridge

Ballarat Skipton Rail Trail

Enjoy this wonderful 53km, 106km return, trail in parts or plan a wonderful weekend meandering through historic goldfields sites,...

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Couple standing at Red Rock Lookout overlooking the volcanic plains

Red Rock Lookout

Enjoy the views over Victoria’s largest permanent inland lake.  Look over to the west and you will see scattered volcanic...

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Female browsing at Pombo Mart shop

Op Shop 'til You Drop In The Volcanic Lakes And Plains Region

Are you ready to hit the road and find some quirky...

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2 black swans and cygnets

Yatmerone Reserve

With over 30 species of birds living in the wetlands, Yatmerone is a popular bird-watching area providing a place where visitors...

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Terang Dry Lake Walk

The Lions Club of Terang laid the 4.5km (1 hour) walk track in the 1990s and undertook an expensive tree planting project. The...

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Female cycling along the Terang and Noorat bike trail

Terang and Noorat Bike Trail

This is a great trail with views north towards Mount Noorat and south towards the rise of Terang and its distinctive crown of...

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Wannon Falls in full flow

Wannon Falls

Wannon Falls, located in the Southern Grampians, presents a spectacular display of water flowing down the falls into a deep...

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Female walking in front of the Camperdown Courthouse

Courthouse Camperdown

For tips on how to make the most of your visit, gifts and warm local hospitality be sure to call into Courthouse Camperdown,...

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Boat Fishing on Lake Bullen Merri with a rainbow centered on the boat

Lake Bullen Merri - South Beach

Find your own space on this crystal clear volcanic lake on the southern outskirts of...

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Cobden Cheese and Butter sign at Cobden Pioneer Park

Cobden Pioneer Park

Cobden Pioneer Park is open to the public on the third Sunday of each month from 11am to 4pm. It is also available for hire for...

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View of the jetty leading into Lake Elingamite

Lake Elingamite

The crater rim above the lake offers great views and a strong impression of the volcanic nature of the...

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Female overlooking Lake Bullen Merri and Lake Gnotuk

Lake Bullen Merri and Gnotuk Lookout

A fantastic lookout. An interpretive sign describes the dynamics of the lakes and the reasons for their differing...

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Panoramic view of lake Purrumbete

Lake Purrumbete

Lake Purrumbete is an attractive volcanic lake that fishes well for trout and chinook salmon. With an average depth of 45m and a...

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Mount Elephant

Visible from 60 kilometres in every direction, Mount Elephant dominates the landscape and now you have the chance to put yourself...

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Female on the Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail Trestle Bridge with a bicycle

Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail

The completed 34km Camperdown to Timboon trail is a wonderful family adventure, dotted with statuesque trestle bridges and...

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Lady sitting at the edge of the lake with her feet over the edge of a deck

Cobden Lake

Cobden Lake is fed by Cobden Creek and has a paved walk and viewing platforms around it’s circumference. Visitors can enjoy...

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Be Inspired

Local Artists of the region

Bold landscapes fuel intense artistic...

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Country Races

Come and join us for an unforgettable experience at our Annual Country...

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Christmas Carols

Want to get into the holiday spirit? Discover nearby Christmas carol events...

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Show Season 2023

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join us at our country shows this spring and create unforgettable...

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Festival Season | 2023-2023

Discover a variety of family friendly events to...

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Female touching the dry stone walls with Mount Elephant in the background

Nature in the North

As residents of the area, how lucky we are to be used to the sight of rolling green hills, quaint towns and dramatic...

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Explore the charm of historic towns on the Princes Highway

We think this beautiful patch of the Great Ocean Road region between Colac and Terang makes for a great autumn road...

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Couple sitting on Mount Noorat

Dreaming of Scotland? Trek Victoria's Volcanic Lakes and Plains

With a winter carpet of emerald green, morning mist on sapphire lakes, hill walking and charming historic towns you could be forgiven for thinking...

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Car parked on the side of the road with Lake Bullen Merri in the background

Local Escape Plan

Why not tell the crew you’re going to climb a mountain? And when we say mountain we actually mean...

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Adventure is at your fingertips

Come and experience the stunning natural surrounds of the Volcanic Lakes and Plains. Use our interactive map to plan your journey. Try out some of...

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A Glimpse into one of Victoria's Best Kept Secrets

Everything tastes better when enjoyed in the stunning setting of the Volcanic Lakes and Plains. Immerse yourself in the cultural highlights of the...

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Couple sitting on Mount Noorat

The Great Outdoors is Calling

Experience Spectacular Natural landscapes and relaxation like never before in the calming natural surrounds of Victoria’s Volcanic Lakes and...

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Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Great Ocean Road region the Wadawurrung, Eastern Maar & Gunditjmara. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We recognise and respect their unique cultural heritage and the connection to their traditional lands. We commit to building genuine and lasting partnerships that recognise, embrace and support the spirit of reconciliation, working towards self-determination, equity of outcomes and an equal voice for Australia’s first people.