Download coordinates as: South Kolan /ˈkoʊlæn/ is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.

[1] The South Kolan region is in the Wide Bay–Burnett region,354 kilometres (220 mi) north of the state capital Brisbane and 23 kilometres (14 mi) south west of the regional city of Bundaberg.

It is located in the bend of the Burnett River opposite South Bingera / Branyan.

[6] The name Kolan is believed to be a Kabi language word kalang meaning good.

[7] In 1882, a Methodist church was established in South Kolan in the area known as Hill End.

[8] Kalbar Plantation was owned by Dr May of Bundaberg; a sugar mill was erected there in 1883.

[12][13] St Mary's Anglican Church was dedicated on 11 March 1979 by Archbishop Felix Arnott.

[24] South Kolan has a subtropical climate with wet, hot summers and mild winters.