Enjoy a drive from Colac to Birregurra and discover local artisan produce at local provedores, a gluten free bakery and exceptional restaurants (including Brae, one of the world’s top 100). Craft and garden lovers will love the yarns, fabric and beautiful botanic gardens waiting to be discovered along the way.  

Wander through the Colac Botanic Gardens. The gardens are one of the few botanic gardens where you can drive your car around.

Take a walk down the main street to Jo’s Pantry and stock up on organic wholefoods, fermented foods, local products and eco friendly cleaning and beauty products. BYO shopping bags, empty containers and coffee travel mug! Enjoy a Golden Latte (soy & turmeric) or a delicious smoothie. Many of our food artisans stock their products here. Pick up a jar of honey from Buukaar Waarung Boutique Apiary, or a packet of fresh pasta from Otway Pasta Co.

Head over to Tarndie at Warncoort. Visit the yarn shop where all the Polwarth wool is grown on the property. The yarn is created from the sheep that greet you as you drive into the grounds of the historic homestead. Enjoy tea and scones in the historic homestead courtyard.

Continue on to the small town of Birregurra. You’ll find a collection of lovely stores including a well-stocked quilt store, Inheritance Patchwork and Wares tucked into the corner of a small courtyard at 69A Main Street.

Pick up a few packs of gluten free Panini rolls or pizza bases to take home from Otway Artisan Gluten Free. Enjoy a coffee and a gluten free sweet treat!

Indulge at Brae Restaurant, Gourmet Traveller’s Regional Restaurant of the year for dinner or lunch. Allow Chef Dan Hunter to delight you with his delectable degustation menu where the ingredients are sourced within cooee of the restaurant kitchen. Bookings are essential.

Brae Restaurant with Chef Dan Hunter

Brae Restaurant