Discover Beeac and Cressy
Beeac and Cressy are two small towns nestled together in Victoria's rural southwest, roughly halfway between Melbourne and Ballarat. Both are known for their peaceful atmosphere and rich history.
Cressy's past is tied to the railways, having once thrived as a junction for several lines. Today, you'll find remnants of this heritage alongside charming cafes and historical buildings. Beeac, just 18 kilometers away, offers a similar small-town feel, with the added attraction of being close to Lake Beeac, a popular spot for nature lovers.
DIRECTIONS
By car, it should take about 16 minutes to get from Lake Colac Holiday Park to Beeac. The distance is just over 19km. You can see the directions here.
Once you arrive in Beeac, Cressy is a further 19km away and should take approximately 12 minutes to get to by car. See the directions here.
Beeac - Beeac Windmill Park
78 Main Street, Beeac Variety of different windmills all with some strong links to the surrounding region. The park opened in October 2010, to celebrate the town’s 150th Anniversary. There is also a pavilion covered in informative displays that show the history of not only the windmills but how the town has evolved over its 150 years.
Beeac - Snowballs Ice Cream & Lollies
2 Wallace Street, Beeac Situated in the old draper's store, Snowballs is a fun shop packed with more than 400 different types of lollies and 21 different flavours of icecream. Operating hours: • Wednesday to Sunday, 12.00pm to 5.00pm
Beeac - Lake Beeac
Coragulac-Beeac Road, Beeac The lake sits in a volcanic landscape, with the rocks of past eruptions used to build stone walls in the 19th century, many of which still stand. The lake covers 560 hectare and its high salinity gives it a milky-blue color.
Beeac - Meredith Park
175 Meredith Park Road, Ondit Meredith Park comprises six hectares of Lake Colac shoreline. 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.
Beeac - Beeac Heritage Trail
A self-guided walk through town that takes in more than 50 historic sites. The walk is lined with interpretive plaques located throughout the town. Follow the route as outlined in the brochure ‘Beeac Heritage Trail’ which is available from either the: Colac Visitor Information Centre, Cnr Fyans and Gellibrand Streets, Colac, or Lake Colac Holiday Park, 51 Fyans Street, Cola
Beeac - Community Market
Off Main Street, alongside Beeac Park Playground Operating hours: • Fourth Sunday of every month, 9.00am to 1.00pm (January to April)
Cressy - Cressy & District History Group
Cressy History Centre, 1 Lyons Street, Cressy Operating hours: • Third Monday of every month, 7.30pm
Cressy - Cressy Water Tower Mural
Cressy Water Tower, 19 New Station Street, Cressy
Cressy - Cressy Aerodrome
195 Aerodrome Road, Cressy Joy flights in a Tiger Moth aircraft over the surrounding area. Operating hours: • Available by appointment, weather permitting Contact: 0481 327 587
