A fun run to raise money for a chosen charity.
LOCATION: Colac Botanical Gardens CONTACT NAME: Sarah Van Es PHONE: 03 5234 0200 EMAIL: sarah.vanes@whk.com.au
Colac P&A Society Heritage Festival
Saturday, 4 February 2012
to Sunday, 5 February 2012
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Highlighting the sheep and potato industries and the Ford Fordson brand. Also on display will be heritage equipment, vehicles, stationary engines, traditional skills and crafts, working horses, donkeys and dogs, including vintage/classic tractor pull and free children's activities.
LOCATION: Colac Showgrounds CONTACT NAME: Alan Billing PHONE: 5231 2946 EMAIL: alan.judy.billing@bigpond.com.au
Apollo Bay Seafood Festival
Saturday, 11 February 2012
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
A seafood festival for the region providing an opportunity for a broad range of regional businesses to showcase and sell their products and services. The event aims at marketing Apollo Bay as a Seafood Destination
LOCATION: Apollo Bay WEB: http://www.seafoodwalks.com.au
Otway Odyssey Mountain Bike Marathon
Saturday, 18 February 2012
Starting on the great Ocean Road in the picturesque town of Apollo Bay and finishing in the iconic MTB township of Forrest, the Otway Odyssey takes riders on a heroic 100km mountain bike journey through a range of wild landscapes in an Odyssey sent from the gods! This is a race along a roller coaster single track so much fun you’ll have a grin from ear to ear; it’s a race up hills so steep you’ll think your heart is going to leap from your chest; it’s a race down flowing fire roads and white knuckle double track that will put tears in your eyes and memories in your mind... and all this amidst some of the most spectacular countryside you will ever see.
LOCATION: Great otway National Park, South West Victoria CONTACT NAME: Rapid Ascent PHONE: (03) 5261 5511 EMAIL: info@rapidascent.com.au
Apollo Bay Community Market
Saturday, 18 February 2012
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Showcasing homemade and home grown produce from the local area. Fruit and vegtables, eggs, paintings, woodwork, plants, leatherwork, cakes, slices, james, pickles, honey, jewellery, childrens' clothing, cushions and much more!
LOCATION: Apollo Bay Foreshore CONTACT NAME: Helen Robbins PHONE: 5237 6669
Colac Lion's Sunday Markets
Sunday, 19 February 2012
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Market held on the thrid sunday of each month. Market goers can enjoy sausage sizzles, craft stalls, plants, preserves, hot potatos, bric a brac store, pre-loved goods stalls. Live music acts each month. New stall holders welcome.
LOCATION: Colac Memorial Square CONTACT NAME: Janice Dowie PHONE: (03) 5231 4461 or 0427 314 461 EMAIL: lionsclubcolac@gmail.com
GMHBA FUN RUN/WALK
Friday, 24 February 2012
6:00 PM - 7:30 AM
The GMHBA fun run/walk is being organised by the Rotary Club of Colac West to introduce the community to a new walking path - The Joseph Paatsch Nature Reserve along a section of the Barongarook Creek starting in Forest St Colac.
LOCATION: Start of Run / Walk is at the car park of the Joseph Paatsch Nature Reserve Forest St Colac (next to Bulla) CONTACT NAME: Stewart Carson PHONE: 03 52338344 EMAIL: stew_von@active7.net.au WEB: http://www.trybooking.com/BCIF
Apollo Bay Community Market
Saturday, 25 February 2012
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Showcasing homemade and home grown produce from the local area. Fruit and vegtables, eggs, paintings, woodwork, plants, leatherwork, cakes, slices, james, pickles, honey, jewellery, childrens' clothing, cushions and much more!
LOCATION: Apollo Bay Foreshore CONTACT NAME: Helen Robbins PHONE: 5237 6669
Ford Otway Classic - Rainforest Ride
Sunday, 26 February 2012
6:30 AM - 2:00 PM
A participation road riding event covering 140km circuit starting and finishing in Apollo Bay and travelling via Skenes Creek, Beech Forest, Lavers Hill and Morengo. The ride takes in stunning coastal scenery, lush temperate rainforest, fern gullies and passes some iconic tourist locations including the Otway Fly and the Cape Otway Lighthouse. There is also a 105km, 70km and 23km ride options Available
LOCATION: Colac Otways CONTACT NAME: John Jacoby PHONE: 5261-5511 EMAIL: john@rapidascent.com.au WEB: http://www.rainforestride.com
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