Coleraine
About Coleraine
Situated in a beautiful valley on the banks of Bryan's Creek, 35 kilometres west of Hamilton, Coleraine’s surrounding landscape was the inspiration for poet Adam Lindsay Gordon's The Fields of Coleraine. On the hills overlooking Coleraine stands the Peter Francis Points Arboretum, a reserve boasting over 12,000 native plants and recognised as the most extensive collection of eucalyptus species in the Southern Hemisphere.
The arboretum adds a beautiful backdrop to the town with its colour and leafy texture. The Eucalypt Discovery Centre, situated in Whyte Street, is designed to complement 'The Points' and serves as an interactive, interpretive facility for student groups and visitors. Visitors can sample sweet delights at the Glenelg Fine Confectionary, a family owned business renowned for its tasty chocolate delights made on the premises. Other activities that can be enjoyed at Coleraine include fishing, gem fossicking, golf, horse racing, lawn bowls, scenic drives, swimming, tennis and croquet.
Shopping
IGA is the main supermarket in Coleraine. Please note that the opening hours are typically more restricted than those in the city, and in most towns the typical opening hours are from 7am-10pm daily.
Useful Information
Banks
There is a Bendigo Bank located in the Main street of Coleraine.
Bank hours are typically 9.00am-4.00pm Monday to Friday, although ATMs allow 24/7 access to funds.
Libraries
There are currently no libraries located in Coleraine.
Internet Access
Internet access is available to students staying in Coleraine at the Post Office. Further details can be found under 'Post Offices' on this page.
Post Offices
The Coleraine Post Office is located at 80 Whyte St and is open from 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
Travel Times
Coleraine is located 348 kilometres west of Melbourne and is accessible by both car and train.
The travel time is approximately 4 hours by car from Melbourne to Coleraine.
Coleraine is accessible from Melbourne by car, bus and train (Via Warrnambool).
If you are travelling from somewhere other than Melbourne, or would like further information on transport to Coleraine, visit VicLink.
Further Information
For more information on Coleraine and the surrounding areas go here
or contact the Coleraine Visitor Information Centre:
Pilleau Street
Coleraine, VIC 3315
Ph: (03) 5575 2733
Orientation Tours can be arranged for students whilst they are on placement, or for a Map of Coleraine visit Wilkins Tourist Maps. Select Victoria from the list of State Maps and then select ‘Coleraine’ from the list of Victorian Maps.