Holiday houses in Colac

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Top-rated holiday rentals in Colac

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Guest favourite

Home in Blairgowrie

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 60 reviews

Happy holiday! Stylish,comfortable,great location!

RychelleRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
Moniques house was perfect for our family. We felt right at home. We loved being able to bring our puppy with us! Monique was super flexible with check in and check out times and provided us an array of local recommendations all of which we tried and loved.
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Home in Sorrento

4.74 out of 5 average rating, 65 reviews

Ultimate Family Gas Heated Pool House Paradise

DaleRating, 5 stars1 month ago
Great location. Great service and response from Amber. Facilities excellent. The pool and entertainment area is superb and perfect for barbecues and lounging by the pool. Throughly enjoyed our stay.
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Townhouse in Torquay

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 94 reviews

Ocean Breeze Beach And Golf Escape

ChristineRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
We had a lovely time and the place was great. Like some other reviews, we found the master bedroom incredibly noisy but as we knew what to expect we stayed in the second bedroom which was perfectly comfortable and had a king bed.
Guest favourite

Home in Blairgowrie

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews

Karen's Kottage by the Sea. Blairgowie.

ChristinaRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
Perfect weekend away in the perfect house with everything you need !! Great communication with easy check in. Super close to the beach and Blairgowrie cafes, lovely house !
Guest favourite

Home in Port Campbell

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 536 reviews

Red Cedar Cottage. Coastal retreat- wood fire. GOR

KennyRating, 5 stars1 week ago
The location is fantastic—just a 10-minute drive to both the Twelve Apostles and London Bridge. The host provided clear check-in instructions, making it easy to find the key and enter the house. Inside, everything was spotless, and all the necessary amenities were thoughtfully provided. The property features a spacious yard and a lovely deck, perfect for immersing yourself in nature and enjoying a peaceful retreat. We were delighted to spot some adorable local visitors—little rabbits—hopping around the yard. Our stay was truly enjoyable, and this home is the perfect place to unwind while exploring the Great Ocean Road. Highly recommended!
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Home in Ocean Grove

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews

Dare Street Family Getaway- Walk to beach, aircon

JaneRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
We had a great time in Ocean Grove. We've managed to visit a few times and this is our favourite place so far. The location was great, super close to the dog friendly arrangement of the beach and a short walk to the SLS. The house was perfect. Heaps of space for our family, lovely big kitchen and lounge areas. super clean and tidy. We will definitely be back!!
Guest favourite

Cottage in Aireys Inlet

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews

Unforgettable Seaside cottage

JedRating, 5 stars1 week ago
Just back in Melbourne (sadly) after a fabulous week at Bohdan's place in Airey's. Loved the original design of the cottage which was well appointed, spotlessly clean and provided the perfect space and location for our work / surf retreat. Bohdan was always responsive and very friendly and helpful in our message exchanges. I could not recommend the cottage highly enough to others seeking some time away in this beautiful region. Wish we had a another week down there. Many thanks Bohdan!
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Home in Ocean Grove

4.4 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Deluxe family home near beach w views sleeps 10-12

NaomiRating, 5 stars8 months ago
Kerry’s house was fantastic to stay at and I would highly recommend especially for those with little kids! They thought of everything, including high chairs, portacot, baby gates at the stairs, and even plastic plates, bowls etc for the kids. The house was clean, cosy and Kerry was very responsive and lovely to talk to as well!
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Cottage in Sorrento

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 167 reviews

Chiara Beach Cottage

AllisonRating, 5 stars1 week ago
I booked this place as a birthday weekend away for my wife and her two best friends. The way they described the place made me regret not going with them! Great location with an easy walk into town and a cute place with amazing art work…the perfect place for a girls weekend!
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Home in Anglesea

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews

Retro Gem on Jackson

RobynRating, 5 stars1 month ago
Such a wonderful time shared with our family and friends thanks to Sally. The house was a great space for our grandkids especially the deck and big backyard to play in leaving the grownups to simply relax. Being close to the beach and shops made for a brilliant time on our holiday. Will definitely come again.
Guest favourite

Home in Apollo Bay

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 283 reviews

Contemporary with all mod cons.

MohammadRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
Great homely feel, well ventilated, spacious and spectacular views. The atmosphere of this home was amazing, couldn’t stop looking out at the views both inside and out. Thank you for our stay here!
Guest favourite

Apartment in Blairgowrie

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 79 reviews

Driftwood Retreat Apartment Blairgowrie

KristinaRating, 5 stars1 week ago
We had a great stay. The place was clean, comfortable and really well equipped for a short stay. We particularly enjoyed the spacious deck with retractable awning so that we could enjoy the sunny weather but also have shade when needed. Close to the local shops and beach too.

Popular amenities for Colac holiday rentals

Stay near Colac's top sights

Fusion4 locals recommend
Colac Otway Performing Arts & Cultural Centre4 locals recommend
Mango Thai Restaurant3 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Colac

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Cabin in Glenaire

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 89 reviews

Ocean View Cape Cottage

HannahRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
We had a lovely relaxing stay in this cosy cottage and saw lots of wildlife. We loved the view of the ocean and that the cottage is pet friendly. Thank you Bek for all the local tips.
Guest favourite

Home in Torquay

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews

Great Ocean Views Torquay

MonicaRating, 5 stars1 month ago
The pool area was fabulous. It was great to cook on the BBQ in the evenings and watch the kids swimming in the pool. Cozy lounge for board games too.
Guest favourite

Townhouse in Torquay

4.77 out of 5 average rating, 195 reviews

Anderson St Beach House (No Schoolies Accepted)

RachaelRating, 5 stars1 month ago
We loved staying at Marissa’s place. She was a wonderful host and the house was in the most perfect location. We had plenty of space to sleep and socialize, which is exactly what was needed with our group of 9. Thank you, we would love to visit again.
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Home in Marengo

4.65 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviews

Ocean Road Holiday House

LynnRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
clean and tidy, comfortable to stay.
Guest favourite

Cottage in Apollo Bay

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviews

Beach Cottage

DanielRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
Beautiful little cottage, very simple, basic amenities which is what we prefer when going on holiday with our two young kids. Minimal walking distance to beach, easy parking and walk into town. Really nice stay…
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Home in Rye

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews

Bluetopia - Free nights this Spring!

SamanthaRating, 5 stars13 months ago
We spent our Christmas there and it was absolutely perfect! Home away from home! With loads of space and had everything you would have in your own home! Unfortunately we didn’t get the weather to use the pool much but it was certainly a fantastic addition to our stay! Would love to stay there again!
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Villa in Blairgowrie

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Villa Biarritz retreat in Blairgowrie (Spa-Sauna)

MoiraRating, 5 stars1 month ago
Biarritz is a beautiful, stylish villa in a peaceful garden setting and Sylvie is an excellent host, always so friendly, responsive and helpful. We were three generations staying for eleven nights after Xmas and the five bedrooms, spacious, bright, open plan living, kitchen, dining areas suited us perfectly. The new spa and sauna were a well used added bonus. Sylvie has ensured every room is so well equipped, with all we needed plus many extras and thoughtful touches that we have not seen in other houses, and all is of a high quality. Thank you so much, Sylvie for a wonderful holiday. Moira
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Home in Blairgowrie

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 240 reviews

Blairgowrie Beach Hideaway -Close to ocean and bay

GinnyRating, 5 stars5 days ago
A beautiful place to unwind. Annette was a fabulous host - very responsive to any questions we had. Local beaches easy to access, and we recommend able Fin in Blairgowrie to eat - it was fabulous. Great experience, will definitely return!

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Colac

  • Total rentals

    10 properties

  • Nightly prices starting at

    $63 AUD before taxes and fees

  • Total number of reviews

    810 reviews

  • Family-friendly rentals

    10 properties are a good fit for families

  • Wi-Fi availability

    10 properties include access to Wi-Fi

  • Popular amenities

    Kitchen, Wi-Fi and Pool

Your guide to Colac

Welcome to Colac

With more than 50 lakes, rolling green pastures, and dramatic volcanic cones and craters, the Colac countryside offers a bucolic taste of Victoria’s southwest. This part of the state is a patchwork of farms, with long-lashed cows and shaggy sheep a frequent sight. The town itself sits on the southern shore of enormous freshwater Lake Colac, its banks indicative of the variety of local pursuits: clubs dedicated to fishing, yachting, and rowing, as well as parks, a bird reserve, and the Colac Botanic Gardens.

Colac is also a gateway to the Otway Ranges, which spans a jaw-dropping number of ecosystems, from ferny gullies where waterfalls tumble to forests of dwarfing eucalypts and the windswept beaches and cliffs of the Great Ocean Road in the south. In between lie glow worms (visit the Melba Gully), ziplines, and treetop walks (Otway Fly), and boardwalks leading to the three cascades of Triplet Falls. When you reach the coast at Cape Otway, one of the world’s most epic road trips awaits, whether you choose to veer east towards Torquay or west to Allansford.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Colac

Like much of Victoria’s southwest, peak seasons to stay in an accommodation in Colac are the summer months and Easter school holidays — the weather is warm and humid, the cool water of the lakes is enticing, and outdoor adventures await. But these very conditions can make long walks uncomfortable, particularly along the coast, with many hikers preferring to return in winter or the shoulder seasons of spring and autumn. If you’re planning on exploring the Great Ocean Road, these non-peak seasons also guarantee less traffic, fewer people — and a chance to spot migrating whales (May through November).


Top things to do in Colac

Red Rock Reserve volcanic site

To fully appreciate the geological history of Colac — set on the world’s third-largest volcanic plain — make a beeline to the Red Rock Reserve’s lookout to gaze over a lunar landscape of crater lakes, overlapping maars, scoria cones, and small lava flows. The lookout crowns one of Australia’s youngest volcanoes and offers vistas across rust-hued Lake Corangamite, the largest permanent saline lake in the country.

Otway Fly Treetop Adventures

See the Otway rainforest from a sky-high perspective at this adventure park, where you can zip through the rainforest canopy or stroll a 600-metre-long (1,970-foot) Treetop Walk, one of the longest of its kind in the world. This vantage offers a rare glimpse of the flora and fauna that thrives at this level of the forest — look out for koalas and all manner of birds.

Colac Botanic Gardens

Established in 1865, these historic gardens on the banks of Lake Colac are the fertile home for a number of rare plants — the kind you only find on grounds protected and nurtured for more than 150 years. Ancient elms and pines and a carriageway of oaks sit beside a bounty of native flora, from vibrant wattles to heathland and even a garden of bush tucker (edible and medicinal plants used by Indigenous communities for millennia).

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