Lake Corangamite Lake
Hypersaline lake west of Colac in Victoria
Southeast of Colac, Lake Corangamite is Victoria's largest permanent saline lake; it's an Important Bird Area for waterbirds and a destination for birdwatchers and windsurfers when conditions permit.
Lake Corangamite at a Glance#
Hours: Open access (no formal hours)
Admission: Free
How to Get to Lake Corangamite#
Accessible from the town of Colac or the Great Ocean Road region via regional roads; consult local maps for public access points and reserves.
Tips for Visiting Lake Corangamite#
- Visit the Black Rock State Park areas for the best shore viewpoints
- Birdwatchers can focus on autumn and spring migrations when waterfowl concentrations increase
- Do not trespass on private farmland bordering parts of the lake-stick to public reserves
Best Time to Visit Lake Corangamite#
Spring and autumn are most pleasant; summer can bring ecological issues like blooms.
Autumn (Mar-May)
March-May · 10-22°C
Cooling weather and clearer skies; good bird activity
Spring (Sep-Nov)
September-November · 10-25°C
Wildflowers and milder conditions
Summer (Dec-Feb)
December-February · 20-35°C
Warmer weather but algal blooms can be an issue
Weather & Climate near Lake Corangamite#
Climate
Lake Corangamite's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (664 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 23
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 13° - 23° | 18° | 40 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 14° - 24° | 19° | 28 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 13° - 22° | 17° | 37 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 10° - 19° | 15° | 57 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 9° - 16° | 12° | 59 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 7° - 13° | 8° | 63 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 6° - 12° | 7° | 68 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 7° - 13° | 8° | 73 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 8° - 15° | 11° | 72 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 9° - 17° | 13° | 69 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 10° - 19° | 15° | 54 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 12° - 21° | 17° | 44 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |