Guide to Geelong
The vibrant Geelong waterfront has much to offer with a host of lively restaurants, cafes, sea baths and landscaped gardens. Attractions Learn about the histo...
The vibrant Geelong waterfront has much to offer with a host of lively restaurants, cafes, sea baths and landscaped gardens.
Attractions
Learn about the history of wool at the National Wool Museum Geelong and get an art fix at the Geelong Art Gallery.
Go for a ride on a 19th century old style carousel and discover the eye-catching bollard trail with 48 sites that is a fun walk. A waterfront train is great for all age groups.
There’s segway tours, cycling trails and a great children’s museum, MoPA with lots of interactive exhibits.
Dine
Love fish and chip? Head to the century old Boat House at Western Foreshore Road at Western Beach.
There are more than 60 wineries in the region including Moorabool Valley, the Surf Coast, and the Bellarine – each with its own microclimate. There are also breweries, cider houses and distilleries popping up. Mr Umami, Boss Burger Co Geelong West and House of Jack Rabbit are popular haunts.
Stay
The 109 room Novotel Geelong on Eastern Beach is centrally located and close to attractions and the beach. It’s Waterfront Restaurant, Bar and Lounge, has a Mediterranean inspired a la carte dinner menu and al fresco dining space.
Quest Geelong has 35 serviced apartments including studios and one, two and three bedroom suites.
Devlin Apartments is housed within a Georgian Revival-style building in central Geelong that dates back to 1926. There’s also a range of apartments and camping grounds.
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