COLAC VICTORIA / LAKE COLAC / MEREDITH PARK CAMPING GROUNDS / RED ROCK / FREE CAMPING / VANLIFE

#freecamping #ColacLake #Colac
In this episode, we travel in our converted Ford transit campervan, with our cavoodle, Twyla, to Colac in Victoria, Australia.
We free camped at Meredith Park Camping Grounds for one night. The park had plenty of fire pits so at night you could freely have a drink around the fire. We were hoping to do some camp cooking on the fire but unfortunately it was too cold - so we ended up cooking inside. If you do camp here, you’ll need to bring your own firewood as you will not find much around the area.
In this episode we check out:
•Meredith Park Camping Grounds
•Lake Colac
•Lake Corangamite
•Hulms Bakery Colac
•Red Rock look out
•Lake View Cafe Colac
•Colac Botanic Gardens
•Murray Street Market
•Bulla Murray st ice creamery
•Gellibrand
•Gellibrand River Store and Cafe
•Lake Colac Caravan Park
Meredith Park comprises 6 hectares of Lake Colac shoreline, located 12 kilometres north of Colac. The park has a free campsite, including a picnic area, toilets and fireplaces. This site is also a popular fishing spot, where red fin and carp are commonly caught.
Lake Colac, a freshwater lake of the Western District Lakes, is located north of the Colac town centre in Victoria, Australia. A yacht club and rowing club are located adjacent to the lake's shore. During the summer months, water skiers have access to the lake's facilities, and many birds may be found on the lake's surface and in the area. The foreshore has a playground, boat ramp and the Colac Botanical Gardens.
Red Rock (Volcanic) Lookout
The Red Rock lookout, 12km from Colac, is one of Australia’s youngest volcanoes. Forty separate eruption points have been found, and many of the craters are now full of water. The area is the third largest volcanic plain in the world and estimated to be 8,000 years old. From the lookout, the magnificent 360 degree views include the topography of the volcanic plain and the 25,000 hectare Lake Corangamite.
Lake View Cafe Colac
If your walking near Colac Botanic Gardens, visit this restaurant. Botanic Cafe on the Lake serves Australian cuisine. Enjoy good salads, chicken, steaks, scones and perfectly cooked sticky toffee pudding.
The Colac Botanic Gardens occupy about 16 hectares in an elevated position along the southern banks of Lake Colac.
A 1.1 kilometre carriageway circumnavigates the gardens, providing access to cars, runners, walkers and cyclists. Mature oak trees planted along the perimeter provide shade and weather protection to visitors.
Hulms Bakery Colac has been servicing the Western District of Victoria for over 60 years. They aim to provide the best quality produce and service to their customers on a daily basis and wear their slogan, ‘Best in the West’ with pride.
Their menu includes bacon and eggs, toasted sandwiches, pies, pasties, sausage rolls, vegetarian lines and freshly made sandwiches and rolls. The bakers make traditional old fashion cakes/slices which includes the Napolean Cake, Vanilla/Apple Slice, Matches, Eclairs, Neenish Tarts and many more. There is cappuccino, chai, tea, hot chocolate and a full range of soft drinks and juices.
Hulms Bakery Colac is located opposite the Memorial Square on the main street
Colac’s Murray Street Market is a labyrinth of ecclecticness with over 90 mini-stores to explore all in one vibrant space. Open seven days a week and only a hop, skip and a jump from Lorne, Apollo Bay and The Great Ocean Road there’s plenty of time to scratch the surface and discover this amazing store.
Bulla Murray St Ice Creamery
For over 90 years Bulla has been making award winning ice cream at their factory located on Murray St, in the heart of Colac.
Located in the heart of one of Australia’s best dairy farming regions we combine fresh local milk, cream, free range eggs and six generations of know-how to craft our new range of Murray St flavours.
We hope you enjoy our channel. We often get asked, ‘what is vanlife?’ Van life is a lifestyle of living in a vehicle full or part-time. The names are compound words that derive from the fact that it is typically done in a van that has been modified with basic amenities, such as house batteries, solar panels, a bed platform, some form of the toilet, sink, and storage space.
We enjoy part-time van life, creating weekly episodes that are live at 5pm (AEST) Sundays, and sharing our experiences on our travels with our cavoodle, Twyla. In our episodes we stay at free and paid campsites, showing our tips and tricks on how to make life on the road easier and fun. Come join us on our adventures! It’s great to see Australian tourism picking up with many people traveling around Australia in caravans, campervans, RVs, and camping in tents. If you enjoy traveling within Australia too, make sure you Like & Subscribe to our channel. Thanks for watching!

[@elainemcintyre4407]

So nice to tour these little towns,thank you.

[@alenas.adventure.awaits]

Love the large camping chair! Had me in hysterics! :)

[@kingdeanoadventures]

It was funny made Adam look even shorter than what are you already is lol

[@user-md7dk2qn3x]

Enjoyed. Will go back definetly

[@kingdeanoadventures]

Fantastic

[@user-md7dk2qn3x]

Stayed at the caravan park. Lovely except for the burrs for Jack.

[@kingdeanoadventures]

Poor Jack. Glad you liked the caravan park besides that. Thanks for checking out the episode

[@lifernkok2683]

Feel better soon Adam! Cake and Twyla hugs!

[@kingdeanoadventures]

Thanks Lifern

[@Bryker58]

Great video guys! We might have to check out that free camping area. It looked great! Get well soon Adam! Haha

[@kingdeanoadventures]

Thank you 😁

[@sebs47]

Ciao, Ragazzi! Kebab, is a dish of Turkish origin made of meats cooked on a vertical rotisserie. The Greek Souvlaki and Gyros meats , The difference between them is Souvlaki is meat skewered and then grilled .. Gyros are cooked on a rotisserie. Either horizontal or vertical thinly sliced. Ciao...

[@kingdeanoadventures]

Thanks for the culinary info Seb! We love a bit of both of those option, and if it has a bit of char taste, that's soo good! Deano

[@traceymcgee7115]

It was lovely to meet you at the Murray Street Market last week! As promised I’ve subscribed to your channel and been watching your videos! Great work, keep it up!!

[@kingdeanoadventures]

It was so nice meeting you to . Good luck with the move and thanks for subscribing . Might see you on the road again one-day soon

[@jamesridgeway7799]

Its a rolled up pizza lads!

[@kingdeanoadventures]

Well that’s one way to look at it

[@guesswho1485]

Hi guys another informative video..have you looked at getting a diesel heater ,on eBay about $180 might be worth a try.?

[@kingdeanoadventures]

Hi, not really, yet. Our local caravan companies are booked out for services lately, so that's something we'll be keeping in mind for next winter. Adam

[@cheryl1766]

get well soon Adam. Great video. must admit Colac was never on the radar,but it is now..you guys need some of these towns tourism dollars.(tic,ifkyk they say the same about Warrnambool lol)

[@kingdeanoadventures]

Thanks Cheyl, on the mend now.. persistant flu symptoms! Ads

[@Scoutarella5168]

Adam needs a hot water bottle.

[@kingdeanoadventures]

Yes definitely

[@annefwee]

Just looking at this for free camping! Have you been to Mt Franklin?

[@kingdeanoadventures]

Hi S&P - ye we have been to Mt.Franklin camping a few times. You can watch our episode "Campoven cooking & van tour" where we camp there. Thanks for reaching out and watching. Adam

[@rachelmorton4734]

Harden up Adam

[@kingdeanoadventures]

So harsh lol 😂

[@user-nq5hw3ro3n]

Hello, I would like to know what the minimum number of people can camp there. Could I go alone or do I have to have another person with me?

[@kingdeanoadventures]

Hi, thanks for your message. There wasn't a minimum number required to be there to camp, so it's pretty much open to your decision on who you bring, or not :) Adam

[@user-nq5hw3ro3n]

Okay thank you :)