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 Kevin Hoffman Walk.

Lara
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 Kardinia Park or GMHBA Stadium during your time in the area.

Belmont
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Waurn Ponds

Visitors to Waurn Ponds enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Saint Regis Winery is worth a stop.

Waurn Ponds
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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
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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
Walking distance from the South Geelong train station, the Little Creatures Brewery is a fun place to spend the day. It's like the Willy Wonka factory for beer lovers! White Rabbit is also on the premises. #SMDdoesOZ #Geelong #Australia

South Geelong

If you're spending some time in South Geelong, GMHBA Stadium and Kardinia Park are top sights worth seeing.

South Geelong
Rydges Geelong
Rydges Geelong
4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
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$97 nightly
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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 ...
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Rydges Geelong
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
4 out of 5
40 Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC
$98 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$107 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
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Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (266 reviews)
"The Holiday Inn is modern and conveniently located. The only downside is that you have to separately book and pay a second party for parking your car, even though it’s parked underneath the same building."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Admiralty Inn
Admiralty Inn
3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$68 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$74 total
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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! (1,002 reviews)
"Price was very cheap which worried me but the quality was very high. Clean rooms, good wifi, good bed and home cooked eggs and bacon breakfast was perfect. Thank you. We will stay here again."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Admiralty Inn
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Quest Geelong Central
Quest Geelong Central
4 out of 5
71-77 Gheringhap St, Geelong, VIC
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (201 reviews)
"Overall was good. Can access to common area at level 13."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 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! (1,429 reviews)
"Nice and clean Close to a lot of attractions"

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
Barwon Heads Resort at 13th Beach
Barwon Heads Resort at 13th Beach
4.5 out of 5
36 Fourteenth Road, Connewarre, VIC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Connewarre. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions 13th Beach Golf Links and 13th ...
8/10 Very Good! (265 reviews)
"Great location in a lovely venue surrounded by the lush green golf course. Room was fully equipped with kitchen and living areas. Only stayed a little while but enjoyed it a lot."

Reviewed on May 20, 2025

Barwon Heads Resort at 13th Beach
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