Handy local and regional tips
Sightseeing - walking distance
Discover the local area best on foot. A 10-15 minute walk to the waterfront either via the Telegraph bridge or over the train line foot bridge makes for a good wonder especially early morning when you can catch the sunrise.
Beautiful waterfront views from anywhere along the waterfront from North Shore to Eastern Beach. Western Beach is the closet to our cottage. Head over the railway line and you are almost there.
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Geelong Waterfront
95 Eastern Beach RdBeautiful waterfront views from anywhere along the waterfront from North Shore to Eastern Beach. Western Beach is the closet to our cottage. Head over the railway line and you are almost there.
If you are in for a longer stretch of the legs then head to the Geelong Botanical Gardens just up from Eastern Beach.
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Geelong Botanic Gardens (GBG)
Podbury DriveIf you are in for a longer stretch of the legs then head to the Geelong Botanical Gardens just up from Eastern Beach.
Geelong Gallery
55 Little Malop StNational Wool Museum
26 Moorabool StPivot City Innovation District
33 Mackey StGreat day out for all with plenty of sights, entertainment and food galore. Held late Feb weather and COVID permitting
Pako Festa
153 a Pakington StGreat day out for all with plenty of sights, entertainment and food galore. Held late Feb weather and COVID permitting
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
51 Little Malop StAn Architectural winner
Food scene
Both ends of Pakington st offer a wide range of dinning options. The North end is a short stroll from the cottage with a variety of options.
Monday's are a lot quieter in Geelong so limited choices.
Pakington Street
Pakington StreetBoth ends of Pakington st offer a wide range of dinning options. The North end is a short stroll from the cottage with a variety of options.
Monday's are a lot quieter in Geelong so limited choices.
Lots of food and places to hang out in the middle of town
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Little Malop Street
Little Malop StreetLots of food and places to hang out in the middle of town
You have to try the pork spring rolls. Only available Fridays and on Weekends.
Variety of Pho's and Laksa with their own special twist.
Lanterns make for a very pretty atmosphere
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Pholklore Geelong
238 Pakington StreetYou have to try the pork spring rolls. Only available Fridays and on Weekends.
Variety of Pho's and Laksa with their own special twist.
Lanterns make for a very pretty atmosphere
Pizza Bar
195 Pakington StFamily Pho Geelong
260-262 Moorabool StGreat Pho and rice paper rolls are best around
Manifold Heights Fish & Chips (on Shannon Ave.)
80 Shannon AvenueShannon Pizza
146 Shannon AvenueAnthony knows how to make pizza!
The Beach House Restaurant
95 Eastern Beach RdLovely spot to have a coffee or meal watching the waterfront activity
Country Pho
14 Pakington StreetCasual eating, good Pho
Far North end of Pakington st opposite Tandoori Cuisine
Justin Lane Geelong
57-59 Brougham Street
Hanaya Fusion Cafe
64 Elizabeth StreetJust around the corner Mac and Hannah are dishing up delights!
Telegraph Hotel
2 Pakington StMr Umami's
126 Pakington StCoffee favs
With 18 yrs experience and the joint owner of 2 cafes, Jerry knows how to make a coffee
OverTime Espresso
1-3 Clare StreetWith 18 yrs experience and the joint owner of 2 cafes, Jerry knows how to make a coffee
63 Degrees
140 Pakington StAlways open for a reliable coffee
Funk by Botanical Brew
152 Shannon AveBean & Base - Cafe - Bar - Woodfired Pizza
159 Melbourne RdLi'l Pako
Great coffee and friendly staff
Sightseeing
Get back to the bush and enjoy the views, walking tracks, bbq or picnic
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You Yangs Regional Park
Turntable DriveGet back to the bush and enjoy the views, walking tracks, bbq or picnic
Buckley Falls Aussichtspunkt
The Papermill Gallery
100 Lower Paper Mills Rd
Hopetoun Falls Road
Hopetoun Falls RoadLovely walk and good waterfall; some stairs
Nice spot. Can get windy. No walk down to bottom of falls but can get a good view without too much walking
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Lal Lal Falls
Von Guerard View TrackNice spot. Can get windy. No walk down to bottom of falls but can get a good view without too much walking
Steiglitz Court House
Meredith-Steiglitz RoadSome good bush walking tracks with a bit of history thrown in
Bells Beach
Spectacular views, good surfing
Portarlington
Lovely spot, fresh mussels, good coffee and bakery
Pako Festa
153 a Pakington StGreat day for all, plenty of food entertainment and people a simple walk away.
Vineyards
Clyde Park Vineyard & Bistro
2490 Midland HwyMt Duneed Estate
65 Pettavel RdJack Rabbit
85 McAdams LnScotchmans Hill
190 Scotchmans RdWine, Whiskey or Gin tasting
Provenance Wines
100 Lower Paper Mills RdAustins Wines
870 Steiglitz RdMeet Me At Mary's Geelong
66 Pakington StreetLocal Supermarkets, library
Pakington Strand
95-103 Pakington StALDI Geelong West
117 - 127 Albert StColes Geelong West
188 Shannon AveGeelong West Library
153A Pakington St