A step into nature, away from the hustle and bustle of populated areas. This walking tour takes you into a secluded area of the Lake Colac shoreline and along a small creek surrounded by bushland.
Some of the birds photographed on this Tour
Up coming tour –
Date: Bookings open
Time: early start preferred
Duration: 2hrs approx.
Cost: 1 person – $140, 2 people – $240, 3 people – $300
Maximum participants: 3
Large group outings are unavailable for this tour
Enquiries: Ph, text, email, 0410556592 colacbirder@gmail.com
Details –
- Starting and finishing at the Nth end of Rifle Butts Rd, Colac
- No toilet facilities available
- Approx. 2hr duration
- 2.5km walk
- Medium level fitness required
- Possibility of venomous Snake sightings in this area
- First Aid kit including Snakebite kit will accompany all tours
- Cinnamon Fungus dieback information and hygiene kit
What to bring –
- appropriate clothing ie, boots, gaiters or long pants
- Sun protection, hat, long shirt
- BYO Camera, binoculars
- BYO drinks and snacks
Previous outings –
09/01/2025 – Overcast, 30º, W 15 km/h wind
49 species recorded include – Pacific Koel (heard only) Australian Spotted Crake, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, and Little Grassbird. Nesting Dusky Woodswallow was pretty special to witness.
09/01/2025 – further details – https://ebird.org/checklist/S208565715
06/12/2024 – Clearing rain, overcast, no wind
42 species recorded include – Distant views of White-bellied Sea-Eagle. Wedge-tailed Eagle, Shining Bronze-cuckoo and 3 Finch species.
06/12/2024 Further details – https://ebird.org/checklist/S202313115
Colac Birder 