Articles tagged: Tourism
Apostles top travel attractions
The Twelve Apostles have been ranked among the top 10 most ‘worth it’ attractions in the world, according to a recent study.
Daytrippers are outgrowing overnight visitors on the Great Ocean Road
A recent tourism survey on international and domestic tourist behaviour in Victoria has highlighted the growth of day trips at the expense of overnight stays.
Surf Coast Shire earns ECO destination status
Surf Coast Shire has officially earned an ECO Destination Certification, making it only the second place in Victoria to receive the status.
Businesses hoping for weekend crowd
As concern over rising fuel costs builds ahead of the Easter holiday period, businesses through the Otways are bracing for uncertain times.
Coastal visitation takes a hit
Emergency events at the start of the year triggered a decline of 283,000 visitors for the Great Ocean Road during the peak summer period, new data shows.
Hinterland businesses set on Easter recovery
Birregurra business owners say hinterland towns have felt the impacts from a lack of coastal tourists following emergency events across the region.
Shoutout for tourism locations
A Colac holiday park and Apollo Bay glamping tents have landed on a list of top stays in the region.
Tourism gong for local leader
Great Ocean Road Tourism’s Nina Barlow has won the 2026 Lynette Bergin Award for Tourism Excellence.
Explore city through new information screens
Two new interactive digital information screens have popped up in Colac, providing residents and visitors with a new way to connect with the region and its offerings.
Residents to help map Corangamite’s tourism
Corangamite Shire residents are invited to join a new reference group that plans to strengthen tourism in the shire.
Reserve’s tents now open
Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve’s “glamping” tents have officially opened as part of a $5-million investment in the coastal town’s reserve.
New Apostles view is complete
A new Visitor Experience Centre at the Twelve Apostles has hit a major milestone, with the structural completion of a rooftop lookout.
New campaign boosting accessible tourism
A new tourism campaign has launched to promote accessibility encourages businesses to cater for all needs across the coast and Otways hinterland.
Local park’s international recognition
A Colac holiday spot has been named among the top 10 per cent worldwide.
Council scraps bus parking
Proposed bus parking in Colac’s Murray Street will not go ahead, Colac Otway Shire Council says.
Events linked to better wellbeing
New research has found that frequently attending in-person events can significantly boost wellbeing.
Colac could be key to attraction
A coastal tourism body says Colac could play the key role of hosting accommodation and attractions that will pull visitors to the region.
TOP TOURISM: Great Ocean Road continues to charm domestic visitors
The Great Ocean Road is the top destination for domestic tourists in Victoria when it comes to overnight spending, recent data reveals.
Funding remains for tourism body
Colac Otway Shire Council has backflipped on a decision to reduce its funding for a coastal tourism body.
Authority finalises Kennett River plan
A plan guiding the future of tourism at Kennett River has been approved.
North of shire a tourism focus
Colac Otway Shire Council has reduced its investment in a coastal tourism body by $20,000 but wants increased promotion of the shire north of the Otways.
Gold medal for Timboon’s top tourism
Timboon has taken out the gold medal for the TAC Victorian Top Tiny Tourism Town for this year.
Hub feasibility funding consideration
A potential decision today to seek government funding could be the first step to create a "cultural and tourism hub" with at least four-star tourist accommodation in Colac's CBD.
Crowd to double this weekend
Colac Basketball president Troy Parker says the Colac Bulla Classic tournament was a huge success for the whole region and this weekend will be even bigger.
