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Balyang Sanctuary in Geelong is a great place for families to visit. The area was converted to a haven for various waterbirds including ducks, pelicans and cormorants. It is very close to the Barwon River Trail and has many tables for picnics. Birdwatchers can find many interesting animals here if they explore it in depth. #localgem
Balyang Sanctuary in Geelong is a great place for families to visit. The area was converted to a haven for various waterbirds including ducks, pelicans and cormorants. It is very close to the Barwon River Trail and has many tables for picnics. Birdwatchers can find many interesting animals here if they explore it in depth. #localgem

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Balyang Sanctuary in Geelong is a great place for families to visit. The area was converted to a haven for various waterbirds including ducks, pelicans and cormorants. It is very close to the Barwon River Trail and has many tables for picnics. Birdwatchers can find many interesting animals here if they explore it in depth. #localgem

Balyang Sanctuary

Explore the great outdoors at Balyang Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Balyang Sanctuary
Ferry

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Puddles reflecting the mountains and sky #hiking #wanderlust

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.

You Yangs Regional Park
Geelong Carousel and Eastern Beach panorama, Geelong, Victoria Australia, early morning.; Shutterstock ID 1346846348; Purchase Order: SP-2381; Order Number: SP-2381 STAYZ/VRBO/BOOKABACH Nov 2019 - Ima

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.

The Carousel
Walkway around the swimming enclosure

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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 relaxing area, find time to visit its shops.

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure

The Heights Heritage House and Garden

You can learn about the history of Geelong with a visit to The Heights Heritage House and Garden. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

The Heights Heritage House and Garden

Things to do

Werribee Mansion and Sovereign Hill 1 Day Tour

Werribee Mansion and Sovereign Hill 1 Day Tour

$112
per adult
Werribee Mansion and Sovereign Hill 1 Day Tour
Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula

Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula

$59
per adult
Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula
The Q Train - Q Class Social Dining

The Q Train - Q Class Social Dining

$102
per adult
The Q Train - Q Class Social Dining
Geelong Waterfront

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

$133
per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket

Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket

$28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket
12 Apostles & Great Ocean Road Day Trip| Scenic Coastline

Explore 12 Apostles and Great Ocean Road

$90
per adult
Explore 12 Apostles and Great Ocean Road
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Newtown Hotel Deals

Kingsway Motel Geelong

Kingsway Motel Geelong

2 out of 5
9 Aberdeen St Newtown VIC
$84 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$93 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Geelong Performing Arts ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (123 reviews)
Room not ready waited until after midnight.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Kingsway Motel Geelong
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
$108 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$118 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,009 reviews)
Room was fantastic, staff were very good

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Rydges Geelong
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street Geelong VIC
$97 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$106 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 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. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Adeqate for a 1 night stay on a road trip.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Admiralty Inn
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC
$89 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$99 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (497 reviews)
Breakfast, Pool all great. Clean through out. Two ideas for management to look at. 1. Closing laundry at 7pm, limiting on a days sightseeing and dinner completion. 2. When you check in the entrance circle full of cars, had to park 100m away on golf parking then walk in mostly darkness to front entrance ...

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

Eden Oak Geelong
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

4 out of 5
40 Ryrie Street Geelong VIC
$111 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$122 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (384 reviews)
Everything needed was there. Check in quick. Bar and restaurant was a bit limited choice wise and quite pricey. Was unable to redeem my 'drinks voucher' as part of my Hotels Rewards as bar staff advised only covers a small Furphy beer on tap, or a small "house " red or white. Would not even let me ...

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade Torquay VIC
$124 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$137 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Where do I start. The mould on the bathroom ceiling, the shower water ends up pooling on the bathroom floor (water hits the shower screen and drains into the tiled hob and this overflows onto the floor), the tv turned on both mornings at 7am waking us up, there were crumbs all over one of the couches ...

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Wyndham Resort Torquay
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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
The big wheel on the waterfront.

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

Belmont
The historic building of Queenscliff South Pier against the blue ocean on a sunny day. Victoria, Australia. The pier is a prominent tourist attraction and recreational fishing area in the coastal town

South Geelong

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

South Geelong
This is a lovely place to go exploring at any time of the year. There is a walking track along the river that leads to a number of platforms, which has beautiful views over the falls. After a decent winters rain, it's great for photographers. In summer you can find a lot of skinks here. Great biodiversity. #lovemytown

Highton

Highton might not have many top sights, but Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and Kardinia Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Highton
The Geelong Waterfront is a tourist and recreation area on the north facing shores of Corio Bay. The area was once part of the Port of Geelong.

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.

North Geelong
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