Destination

Welcome to Geelong, Victoria!

Known as the ‘Gateway City’, Geelong opens up opportunities for residents and visitors alike to take in a variety of sights and create the starting point to access a variety of nearby points of interest. As well as its unique characteristics, Geelong is also incredibly accessible with easy to navigate road, bus and train networks. You’ll feel like you are stepping into a city brimming with culture without the congestion.

Geelong is just an hour’s drive or train ride from Melbourne’s CBD and Tullamarine Airport (transfers will be available), and just 20 minutes from Avalon. Perfectly placed on the waterfront with views across Corio Bay, it also offers immediate access to the world-famous Great Ocean Road and the charming wine country of the Bellarine Peninsula—so be sure to extend your stay and experience all that the region has to offer.

Geelong and the Bellarine

Geelong's beautiful coastline boasts a range of lively waterfronts with charming stores to discover.

Werribee and Surrounds

As the gateway for Geelong and the Great Ocean Road, this region has something to offer for everyone.

Moorabool Valley and You Yangs

Explore the outdoors with a day of adventure. With rolling landscapes to explore and boutique wineries to try.

Things to do in and around Geelong

Baywalk Bollards

Walk along the coastline to spot more than 100 characters telling the story of Geelong's history upon old timber pylons.

Wineries

Geelong is host to one of the top wine-making regions of Australia with a wide range of wineries to visit.

Werribee Open Range Zoo

Explore a guided safari with roaming rhinos, giraffes and zebras.

Great Ocean Road

Starting in Colac as the gateway, make your way along one of Australia's most iconic drives.

Little Malop Street Precinct

The hotspot for all things food, drinks, culture, arts and more.

National Wool Museum

Experience what was once known as the 'Wool Centre of the World' with displays of Australia's colonial history.

The Q Train

Come aboard and dine as you are taken on a 3-hour journey from Drysdale to Queenscliff and back.

Pakington Street

Familiarly known as 'Pako', this street is bursting with restaurants and cafes to try out.

Portarlington Mussel Tours

Get firsthand experience into mussel farming from the Mussel Capital of Victoria.

Liberty Balloon Flights

Welcome the day with a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Barrabool Hills with sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay and the east.

Federal Mills Precinct

Explore Australia's rich history in the old wool mill while feasting upon artisanal foods and drinks.