10 Minutes to Geelong CBD
Sightseeing
Spectacular setting with views over Corio Bay to You yangs and Melbourne.
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Geelong Botanic Gardens (GBG)
Podbury DriveSpectacular setting with views over Corio Bay to You yangs and Melbourne.
Geelong Waterfront
95 Eastern Beach RdSo much to do from the botanic gardens to rippleside.
History and special exhibitions in the heart of Geelong and a block back from the waterfront.
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National Wool Museum
26 Moorabool StHistory and special exhibitions in the heart of Geelong and a block back from the waterfront.
GMHBA-Stadion
370 Moorabool StHome of the Cats. Book a game well in advance.
Das Karussell
1 Eastern Beach RdVintage carousel great for small and big kids.
Cunningham Pier
10 Western Foreshore RdWith a stroll to get a good perspective of Geelong.
Part of the stroll along Geelong’s iconic waterfront. The food scene is also good here.
Steampacket-Gärten
Eastern Beach RoadPart of the stroll along Geelong’s iconic waterfront. The food scene is also good here.
Rippleside Park
42 Bell ParadeA hit with the kids. Plenty of space and bbq areas.
Use the bollard walk to tell the story of Geelong. Drop into some cafes asking the way.
Geelong Bollard Trail Walk
Use the bollard walk to tell the story of Geelong. Drop into some cafes asking the way.
Take in the views from the 5th floor after you’ve read a book or two.
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Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
51 Little Malop StTake in the views from the 5th floor after you’ve read a book or two.
Chill out with a book from the library or before a performance at Geelong arts centre.
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Johnstone Park
Gheringhap StreetChill out with a book from the library or before a performance at Geelong arts centre.
International and local acts and musicians. Being revamped.
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Geelong Performing Arts Centre
50 Ryrie StInternational and local acts and musicians. Being revamped.
Costa Hall
1 Gheringhap StreetPerformances within Geelong Deakin University Waterfront campus.
Village Cinemas
194-200 Ryrie StRainy day option.
A kilometre back from the waterfront and you’ll find a gem full of 20km worth of bike and walking trails either side of the Barwon River as it snakes towards Geelong BBD but never reaches it. It meets the sea in Barwon Heads.
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Barwon River
A kilometre back from the waterfront and you’ll find a gem full of 20km worth of bike and walking trails either side of the Barwon River as it snakes towards Geelong BBD but never reaches it. It meets the sea in Barwon Heads.
Got half a day, want to relax and entertain the kids. Next to gmhba stadium with two 50m pools a kids pool and a diving pool with undercover areas to stay cool under the bright sun.
Kardinia Aquatic Centre
25 Park CresGot half a day, want to relax and entertain the kids. Next to gmhba stadium with two 50m pools a kids pool and a diving pool with undercover areas to stay cool under the bright sun.
Geelong Racecourse
99 Breakwater RdGot a bit of a flutter in season.
Buckley Falls Aussichtspunkt
End of the river walk. And worth it!
Federal Mills
33 Mackey StreetAntiques, enterprise, furniture and food. Great views to Geelong waterfront.
Activities on the river with an ever improving play area, recreation reserve with frisbee golf or just walking along the river banks.
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Barwon Valley Park
Activities on the river with an ever improving play area, recreation reserve with frisbee golf or just walking along the river banks.
Balyang Sanctuary
50 Marnock RdJust off the Barwon river.
Food scene
Eclectic food scene in Geelong, stones throw from the rail station and waterfront.
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Little Malop Street
Little Malop StreetEclectic food scene in Geelong, stones throw from the rail station and waterfront.
Cafe Go
37 Bellerine StreetNeck of the woods
136 Myers StALMA Restaurant
93-95 Ryrie StItalian inspired Australian menu. Class.
Geelong Cellar Door
99 Little Malop StGreat selection of wine before or after dinner.
Cartel Coffee Roasters
80 Little Malop StFun entertainment. Cost and must book for small capacity events.
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Piano Bar Geelong
90-92 Little Malop StFun entertainment. Cost and must book for small capacity events.
Pistol Pete's Food n Blues
93 Little Malop StGet your foot tapping with early seating.
Valhalla Taproom
12-14 Union StreetSpoilt for choice.
Plenty of urban grungy cred in an historic wool mill.
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Little Creatures Brewing P/L
221 Swanston StPlenty of urban grungy cred in an historic wool mill.
Fyansford Hotel
67 Hyland StGood value food on Geelong arterial to Ballarat.
The Geelong Boat House
Western Foreshore RoadQuality fish n chips next to Cunningham pier.
Take the kids to tramp fest and enjoy this Fantastically convenient craft brewery.
Blackmans Brewery Geelong
Take the kids to tramp fest and enjoy this Fantastically convenient craft brewery.
Activities
Queens Park Golf Club
150 Queens Park RdFor the golf lovers.
Not just the gallery, a small industrial enterprise area with cool artefacts and ambience.
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Boom Gallery
11 Rutland StNot just the gallery, a small industrial enterprise area with cool artefacts and ambience.
Balyang Par 3 Golf Course
19-33 Marnock RoadBit of chip n put fun.
The Hill Mountain Bike Park
7 Newcastle StreetReally for the kids but combine it with a pic Nic and Balliang Golf.
Helicopter Flights
Fly over the bay.
Gallery, cafes, object da, in this small enterprises district of newtown.
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Boom Gallery
11 Rutland StGallery, cafes, object da, in this small enterprises district of newtown.
Great access to the Barwon river for walking and cycling. Close to The Hill, a cycling avenue for the kids.
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Balyang Sanctuary
50 Marnock RdGreat access to the Barwon river for walking and cycling. Close to The Hill, a cycling avenue for the kids.
Neighbourhoods
High end boutique shops and hip cafes from top end to bottom end of Pako.
Pakington St, Newtown VIC 3220, Australien
High end boutique shops and hip cafes from top end to bottom end of Pako.
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Getting around by bike or on foot
Easy from the rail station and car parking is easy on or near the waterfront. Gets busy peak season.