Popular places to visit
You Yangs Regional Park
You can take time to visit You Yangs Regional Park during your travels to Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or visit its casinos.
The Carousel
Enjoy an outing to The Carousel during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Waterfront Precinct. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Little Creatures Brewery
You can take time to visit Little Creatures Brewery during your travels to Geelong. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Avalon Coastal Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Avalon Coastal Reserve, a lovely green space in Geelong.
Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
The Q Train - First Class Private Dining For 2
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
Geelong Ballooning Flight over Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
Avalon Hotel Deals
Admiralty Inn
Rooms are nice & clean, manager very helpful.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Rydges Geelong
Good services
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
The Sands Torquay
All of above
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
The building is quiky but a bit unkept on the outside. The rooms have been remodelled very nicely. However the supplied kettles are a bit tall for the new hand basin.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Super easy to check in and check out? Room was very clean
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
The hotel was very clean with very helpful staff In-room dining was quite good
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Avalon
Lara
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Lara. You might want to make time for a stop at Serendip Sanctuary or You Yangs Regional Park.
Corio
You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Beckley Park International Raceway or Corio Native Grasslands Reserve.
Norlane
Travelers like the theme parks in Norlane, and Waterworld is a top attraction you might want to visit.
North Geelong
You'll enjoy the restaurants and spas in North Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal or Geelong Golf Course.
Waterfront Precinct
If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Geelong Botanical Gardens and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure are top sights worth seeing.
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.
