Beeac

Overview

Beeac is situated in the south west of Victoria, 1.5 hours drive west of Melbourne. Just 75 kilometre to Geelong & Ballarat, with the Great Ocean Rd only a 45 minute drive to the south.

Beeac is a small picturesque town situated on the banks of lake Beeac and  surrounded by a network of salt lakes between Colac and Cressy.

Beeac is included in the Volcanic Trail which showcases the varied types of water birds and coxiella shells.

History

Beeac was originally created as a reserve for campers, and the name is thought to mean either 'salt lake' or 'grubs' in the local Aboriginal language. From 1860, the area was opened for selection and a townsite was surveyed in 1864

By the end of the decade, the Beeac area became a prominent wheat growing district, wine grapes were cultivated and a salt works was operating on the lake. Through the 1860s and 1870s, churches, schools, shops and hotels were established. The railway reached Beeac in 1884, bringing the area into closer contact with nearby Colac, however this line is no longer in service. A newspaper, The Beeac Advocate, was established in 1901 and the local hospital was founded in 1928.

Places of interest

Red Rock
Dry stone walls
Lake Beeac

Accommodation

Quality accommodation is on offer close by in Colac. Just twenty minutes away you find motels, bed & breakfasts, caravan parks, and cottages.

Colac Visitor Information Centre
Address: Cnr Murray & Queen St, Colac VIC 3250
Phone: 03 5231 3730
Fax: 03 5232 2764
Email: colacvic@colacotway.vic.gov.au

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