Day 7 - Lake Bolac
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Friday 5 December 2008
Lake Bolac is a small town located between Hamilton and Ballarat within a rich wheat growing and cattle area in the west of the state. The Lake Bolac town centre features a collection of shops and a few historical buildings including the Lake Bolac Hotel, which was built out of bluestone in 1862, and the town's memorial hall which dates back to 1922.
The primary attraction in Lake Bolac, known locally as the "Home of Aquatic Sports" is the 1460 hectare freshwater lake which shares its name with the town. Unfortunately we will not be seeing the lake at its best due to the drought but when there is water it is ideal for boating, while fishing and camping.
Did you know?
'Lucky' the sheep resides in Lake Bolac. Lucky has just entered the Guiness Book of Records as being the oldest living sheep!
What the Lake Bolac Community have planned for the Ride
- Town Market - Portable Rock Climbing Wall, Wine Tasting, Food Variety of stalls
- Shuttlebus to Narrapumelap Historic Homestead & Gardens, Wickliffe (12 kms)Open Garden Montgomery St, Lake Bolac
- Self Guided Historic Town Buildings Walk
- Historical Society Photographic displays and 120 metre Heritage Walk at the Information Centre
- Guided historical tour of Lake Bolac (on bicycles)
- Barefoot Lawn Bowling and Bar
- Evening meal and bar at the Sporting Complex
- Swimming Pool
- Tennis
- Pamper yourself @ Pamper Moi with a shampoo or mini massage
- Walk along the lake foreshore (27 kms)
- Enjoy live music at Lake Bolac Hotel – band ‘Heartbeat’
Great offer at Wickliffe Hotel
Wickliffe is 12 kms from Lake Bolac and the Wickliffe Hotel has a great offer (231 PDF) for Ride Participants including free transport to and from Lake Bolac, a free bed and a great pub meal.
