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Our Shire

About Colac Otway

Information about the Council organization and Colac Otway Shire.

Colac Otway Regional Profile

Information about population and demographics of the Colac Otway Shire.

Our Environment

Colac Otway Shire boasts the Otways rainforests, fertile farming land, volcanic plains and a scenic coastline incorporating the Great Ocean Road.

Small Towns

Find out more about the small towns in our shire.

Traditional Owners

The Colac Otway Shire proudly acknowledges the Gulidjan and Gadubanud peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation as the traditional custodians of the Colac Otway Region.

Living & Working in Colac Otway

Thinking of moving to our region? Find out why the Colac Otway Shire is a great place to live.

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Contact Us

Colac Service Centre

Phone: (03) 5232 9400

Address: 2-6 Rae Street, Colac

Open: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Apollo Bay Service Centre

Phone: (03) 5232 9400

Address: 100 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay

Open: 7-days a week, 9am - 5pm


Write to us

Email: inq@colacotway.vic.gov.au

Postal Address: PO Box 283, Colac 3250

 

Acknowledgement

Colac Otway Shire respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land - Gulidjan and Gadubanud peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation Ancestors and Elders, past, present and emerging. 

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Playground Closures
New government advice is that indoor and outdoor playgrounds must be closed in response to the COVID-19 Situation.
Colac Otway Shire has been advised to close playgrounds to the public to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and we are urging families to do the right thing and stay home.
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