Due to current wet weather conditions the Apollo Bay Airfield runway has soft edges. Exercise extreme caution at this airfield.
Wherever you are in the Colac Otway region, there is something for everyone, from art exhibitions, concerts and markets to a wide variety of sporting and community events.
Our rich calendar of events brings people together to celebrate the diversity of our communities and showcase some of the most picturesque landscapes in Victoria, from the volcanic lakes, craters and plains in the north, to the lush forests of the Otway Ranges to the iconic Great Ocean Road coastline.
Need help or advice? Council can provide assistance and support to help ensure your event is a success, no matter the size or scope. Simply fill in the Events & Filming Enquiry form to get in touch.
All the tips and tricks to help you plan and run a successful event, plus the background information and forms you need to get an event permit.
Submit an enquiry relating to holding an event in the Colac Otway Shire, Weddings on Council Land, Filming Permits as well as Event and Consumption of Liquor in a Public Place Permits.
Colac Otway Shire offers a range of iconic locations for filming, including the Great Ocean Road. Find out about the guidelines and apply for a permit to film within the shire.
Apply for a Place of Public Entertainment (PoPE) Permit or Siting of Temporary Structure Permit
A month-by-month view of events being held in the Colac Otway Shire and at COPACC and Bluewater.
A listing of Colac Otway Shire public holidays.