Geelong and the Bellarine

Travel Guide

Queenscliff showing a garden
Queenscliff which includes heritage elements and signage
Queenscliff featuring heritage elements
Queenscliff which includes a park
Barwon Heads

Where to stay in Geelong and the Bellarine

Serendip Sanctuary is a great place to see Emus and Kangaroos in a 'wild' setting. They let many native animals roam free and you can just walk past them. They have a number of bird hides and enclosures where you can also see native animals.

It's free to visit and is close to Lara train station.

Lara

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Lara. You might want to make time for a stop at You Yangs Regional Park or Serendip Sanctuary.

Lara
Geelong which includes rides

Geelong Central

If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

Geelong Central
Belmont Common is one of my favourite birdwatching areas in Geelong. There is a bird hide at Jerringot Wildlife Research. You get a lot of waterbirds in the area and also the occasional bird of prey. It's well known for crakes, rails and lathams snipe. #localgem

Belmont

Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas, and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Balyang Sanctuary or Little Creatures Brewery during your time in the area.

Belmont
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Leopold

When in Leopold, you can plan a visit to Adventure Park Geelong and Curlewis Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Leopold
Awesome mammatus clouds over the lake at Armstrong Creek Geelong.

Armstrong Creek

If you're spending some time in Armstrong Creek, Warralily Reserve and Dooliebeal Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Armstrong Creek
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Geelong West

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Geelong West and surrounding area, you can visit Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel.

Geelong West
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
$66 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$72 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,020 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Admiralty Inn
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
$106 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$117 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Wish I wasn’t on the first floor like to be high up

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

Rydges Geelong
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court, East Geelong, VIC
$83 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$92 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (439 reviews)
The property rooms were comfortable, facilites ok an dinner menu lovelly thai food. We were disappointed in having to pay a 10% tarrif in the weekend on food an drinks. Great selection at breakfast i was pleasantly surprised it included a cooked breakfast.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Eden Oak Geelong
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Quest Geelong Central

Quest Geelong Central

4 out of 5
71-77 Gheringhap St, Geelong, VIC
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (233 reviews)
friendly professional and nice

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

Quest Geelong Central
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

4.5 out of 5
6 Bellerine St, Geelong, VIC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,470 reviews)
Good clean apartment and great service from reception staff!

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
Barwon Valley Lodge

Barwon Valley Lodge

4.5 out of 5
99 Barrabool Road, Belmont, VIC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (452 reviews)
Our stay was fantastic! The accommodation was spacious, impeccably clean, well-fitted out and very comfortable. The pool facilities were great - the kids loved all of the outdoor activities. Check in/out was a breeze and communication was excellent. We will definitely stay again and we highly recommend ...

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Barwon Valley Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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