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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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
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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 Rippleside Park and Geelong Golf Course.

Geelong West
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Corio

You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Corio Native Grasslands Reserve or Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve.

Corio
R Hotel Geelong
R Hotel Geelong
4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is ₩182,695 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
₩182,695
₩200,964 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (629 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

R Hotel Geelong
Admiralty Inn
Admiralty Inn
3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is ₩114,706 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
₩114,706
₩126,177 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
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)
"Definitely go for the cooked breakfast. Lady did an awesome job. Staff were very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025

Admiralty Inn
Rydges Geelong
Rydges Geelong
4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
The price is ₩126,886 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
₩126,886
₩139,575 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Good overall"

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025

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Vue Apartments Geelong
Vue Apartments 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! (1,418 reviews)
"This was our 3rd stay at Vue, and everything was clean and comfortable as always! Its in a good location (we had a short drive to the train station this time too), close to everything."

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2025

Vue Apartments Geelong
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! (146 reviews)
"The property was incredibly clean and the staff were very welcoming. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. However, one downside which I was unaware of, is their undercover carpark gets booked out and you will need to park your vehicle on the street. On street parking is meter parking from 9am ..."

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2025

Quest Geelong Central
Anchor Geelong
Anchor Geelong
3.5 out of 5
39 Swanston Street, Geelong, VIC
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Spirit of Tasmania Ferry ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (318 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay. A short walk to the foreshore and shopping. The bed was super comfy and big. The room itself was huge, the kitchen space had all you needed and the bathroom was perfect. We stayed three nights and the only downer was you didn’t get fresh towels everyday."

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025

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Popular places to visit

The Carousel

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
Puddles reflecting the mountains and sky #hiking #wanderlust

You Yangs Regional Park

Explore the great outdoors at You Yangs Regional Park, a lovely green space in Geelong. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its casinos.

You Yangs Regional Park
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

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.

Little Creatures Brewery

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 walkable area.

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal

Adventure Park Geelong

3/5(1 review)

Bring your family to Adventure Park Geelong and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Wallington. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Adventure Park Geelong

GMHBA Stadium

Catch an event at GMHBA Stadium during your trip to Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

GMHBA Stadium

Cities near Geelong and the Bellarine

Southbank featuring a river or creek, a high rise building and a bridge

Melbourne

Torquay showing a bay or harbor and a sandy beach as well as a large group of people

Torquay

Geelong - Bellarine Peninsula featuring general coastal views and a bridge as well as an individual male

Barwon Heads

Geelong which includes sailing, boating and a marina

Geelong