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melbournebayside on airbnb
11 contributions
Mar. 2023
Very beautiful open volcanic view.
The volcano is structurally complicated, consisting of a series of volcanic cones and maars.
The volcano is structurally complicated, consisting of a series of volcanic cones and maars.
Written 4 May 2023
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DaleB
Bacchus Marsh, Australia60 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Couples
We found Colac to be a very friendly town with lots of things to do, or just wonder around and take in the very nice views down at the lake
We also enjoyed our meals at the Austral Hotel which was very good value and once again a friendly place to be.
I can highly recommend a visit to Colac
We also enjoyed our meals at the Austral Hotel which was very good value and once again a friendly place to be.
I can highly recommend a visit to Colac
Written 19 March 2023
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Kathy O
Victoria, Australia29 contributions
Oct. 2022 • Couples
Lovely views. So many lakes and hills. Volcanic craters. View Colac and district plus Mt Elephant and Noorat and more. Playground on the road just before the look out
Written 19 October 2022
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bobjanh
Brisbane, Australia2,179 contributions
Apr. 2021 • Couples
Just a 20 minutes drive north of Colac, Red Rock lookout is well worth a visit. It provides sweeping 360 degrees vistas that includes both lake Corangamite and the prominent volcanic swales of this region.
Could insights provided to the past extensive activity across this volcanic shield region.
Could insights provided to the past extensive activity across this volcanic shield region.
Written 29 March 2022
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia27,762 contributions
Feb. 2021
Just a short way out from Colac Red Rock is a basault volcanic outcrop that provides great views of old extinct volcanoes and grassy hills and lakes.The scenery is great.
Written 21 February 2021
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shveta b
Melbourne, Australia225 contributions
Jan. 2021 • Family
The lookout is worth the effort. It offers two spectacular scenic views from the carpark and you can take the stairs to get a panoramic view of the entire crater. It's an open space and there are no facilities there. Just a car park.
Written 7 January 2021
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Plastic_Biddy
Vancouver, Canada192 contributions
Nov. 2020 • Friends
There is a lovely drive out to this scenic outlook. I highly recommend not missing this beautiful spot but is breathtaking
Written 26 November 2020
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Candy-Will S
Melbourne, Australia148 contributions
Jun. 2020
Once at the top you gut a Spectacular view of the surrounding area. Very informative and now understand where the fraze Buckleys Chance comes from.
Written 9 June 2020
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Swisshen
Perth, Australia2,323 contributions
Mar. 2020
Be prepared to drive through lots of windy, twisty roads. There are two lookout, both have magnificent 360 degree views. This areas claim to fame is that it is the third largest volcanic plain in the world and estimated to be 8,000 years old. With the recent droughts most of the craters are dry.
Written 18 March 2020
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Mark G
Melbourne, Australia1,816 contributions
Mar. 2020 • Couples
A bit of a long drive from the Great Ocean Rd through a roller coaster of a road. The view over the volcanic plain is reachable by car and quite photogenic.
Written 10 March 2020
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Belandthegurls
Apollo Bay, Australia
Can anyone direct me to the stone wall “stoney rise” I have seen pictures on the internet?
John S
Geelong, Australia102 contributions
There a many examples of Dry Stone Walls in the Colac region. This is the area to the southeast, south and southwest of Lake Corangamite.
An impressive example of dry stone wall craftsmanship near Warrion, on the Warrion to Beeac Road.
The following Colac Community page referring to "The Stony Rises" may be of help, or the Information Centre at Colac may add more information.
mazza
Brisbane, Australia6 contributions
Can anyone tell me how may stairs there are to climb Red Rock
John S
Geelong, Australia102 contributions
The stairs to the lookout platform would be about 70. This gives a bit higher view than the car park, but you can see almost as much from the car park at the top plus driving to the second hill top car park you can get a great view anyway.
The platform gives you a good view, but the car park is almost as good.
JABE
Australia92 contributions
If I remember correctly there were toilets and a picnic area at the base before you started up. None at the top though but it's a short drive. You can see plenty without climbing the stairs. We started to climb the stairs but wind was so strong that day we turned back. Did most of our viewing from the car and still was impressed.
teg1980
Colac, Australia39 contributions
Yes toilets and small play ground just after the turn off before you head up to the top.
OzeeTraveller
Forster, Australia883 contributions
Hi there, just wondering if you can remember what would be the best way to get to red rock when doing the Great Ocean Road. Would you go from Geelong to Colac then to Lorne missing the coast drive from Geelong to Lorne? Or Lorne to Colac then to Apollo Bay missing the road between Lorne and Apollo Bay? Also, although you haven't been there for a while do you remember if the road is suitable for hire cars? Any reply would be appreciated, thanks very much.
SFORGY
565 contributions
Hi ozee traveller
we travelled from melbourne to geelong..not thru the heart of geelong..its not very far away from colac..hire car should be fine..good time to go is late afternoon..enjoy
peteswife_13
Melbourne, Australia5 contributions
Can anyone tell me if there are stairs and toilet facilities in the Red Rock scenic area?
Edwina V
Melbourne, Australia39 contributions
As the previous reviewer replied there are no toilet facilities at the top lookout. However you can see a fantastic view without going up the few steps that are there. I have bad arthritis and still managed the steps they are not too hard especially with a helping hand and a cane. We will be going back in a couple of weeks, hope to see the eagles.
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