Lake Colac & Colac Botanical Gardens Accessible Walk

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Lake Colac & Colac Botanical Gardens Accessible Walk - Walking Maps

The largest freshwater lake in Victoria, Lake Colac has plenty to offer. The foreshore is popular with walkers, rollers, for birdwatching, fishing and boating. Colac Botanical Gardens are a beautiful back drop to this lovely walk or roll beside the water.

How accessible is the path?
There are map signs at the start of the walk and in the Botanical Gardens. Paths are firm, wide and smooth. The foreshore and Queens Avenue paths are sealed. The main path around the Botanical Gardens is broad compacted gravel. There are no steps on the walk as mapped. Some paths have mixed surfaces with small lips between concrete and compacted gravel.

There is space for turning a wheelchair and side by side travel. Shorter or different routes are easy to arrange from the various car parks. Mobile phone coverage is good.

One tactile ramped road crossing is required.

Jetties tend to be narrow. Their boardwalks can have wide gaps and no safety rails. The small middle jetty is structurally unsound.

The area is very well maintained.

Rest areas include sandy beaches, grassy lawns and mature formal gardens. The walk has seating with and without armrests. Some seating is pathway connected to the walk for easier mobility aid access.

The foreshore is exposed to the weather. BBQs and picnic tables are available. Some are pathway connected to the walk, others require crossing grass. A gazebo offers built shade with stepped access only. A coffee van services the foreshore car park.

The botanical gardens have extensive tree shade, a cafe and built shelter. There is a playground including a Liberty Swing. An accessible viewing platform offers views across the lake.

Toilets: There is an accessible toilet at the start of the walk with concrete footpath access.

Accessible drinking fountains are available.

Dogs: Dogs must be on a leash. Cyclists may share some paths.

Public Transport: Bus No. 2 stops on Queens Avenue and Fyans Street outside the Botanical Garden. Bus stops have signs, some have seating (without shelter).

Parking: There are 6 parking locations along the walk with room for drop off and pickup. Surfaces are wide, firm and flat. The walk is directly connected to all car parks via ramps or kerbless access. There is one signed accessible space near the Botanical Gardens main entrance.

The following photos and descriptions provide more information regarding accessibility. Conditions may change. If you notice any variations, please let us know.

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“Walking and Rolling Together” is a partnership between Victoria Walks, Disability, Sport & Recreation and Regional Sport Victoria.