Airey’s Inlet

Airey's inlet is about half way between Anglesea and Lorne along the magnificent Great Ocean Road nestled between a marine park and Great Otway National Parkland. Airey's is a hidden treasure with many people rushing to get to the big tourist towns missing out on the beautiful charm of this quaint friendly little town. ...Read More

Anglesea

Anglesea is a thriving coastal township and a very popular holiday resort being about half way or half an hour's drive from either Geelong or thriving resort town of Lorne on the Great Ocean Road. ...Read More

Barwon Heads

Known as the Village by the Sea, Barwon Heads is one of the Geelong region's premier holiday destinations with thousands of holiday makers making this lovely seaside town home over the summer months in the expansive camp grounds, boutique accommodation and quality bed & breakfast's. ...Read More

Torquay

Torquay is the surfing capital of Australia and one of the fastest growing towns in the Geelong region. Being only 25 minutes from the centre of Geelong and under an hour and a half from Melbourne people are moving to Torquay for its magnificent beaches, cosmopolitan energy and great lifestyle. The new ring road around Geelong is going to cut substantially more time off the drive to and from Melbourne, which will lead to Torquay becoming more appealing to the commuter. ...Read More

Airey’s Inlet

Airey's inlet is about half way between Anglesea and Lorne along the magnificent Great Ocean Road nestled between a marine park and Great Otway National Parkland. Airey's is a hidden treasure with many people rushing to get to the big tourist towns missing out on the beautiful charm of this quaint friendly little town. ...Read More

Anglesea

Anglesea is a thriving coastal township and a very popular holiday resort being about half way or half an hour's drive from either Geelong or thriving resort town of Lorne on the Great Ocean Road. ...Read More

Apollo Bay

Sitting in the shadows of the Otway Ranges, Apollo Bay is a picturesque holiday and fishing village about 112 km South West of Geelong and the sitting centre of the Great Ocean Road and the next major town heading South West from Lorne. The town is home to about 1800 people and is situated on the eastern side of Cape Otway, along the edge of the Barham River. ...Read More

Lorne

One of Victoria's best known, and most popular resort towns nestled between the magnificent Otway ranges and Loutit Bay. Lorne is one of the most popular destinations along the Great Ocean Road with day trippers from Melbourne and Geelong visiting on weekend drives and exploring the town on longer stays. ...Read More

The 12 Apostles

One of the most recognisable and biggest natural attraction along the Great Ocean Road is the 12 Apostles located in the rugged ocean off the coast of the Port Campbell National Park. Located between the small townships of Princetown and Peterborough, the apostles are in fact limestone stacks which have been battered and eroded by the strong winds of the Southern Ocean for millions of years. ...Read More

The Otways

The Great Otway National park and surrounding towns are some of the most scenic and beautiful parts of Australia. Here ancient and lush rainforests with tall timber, huge fern gullies and waterfalls, heath lands and the rugged cliffs and spectacular coastline of Bass Strait. ...Read More

Torquay

Torquay is the surfing capital of Australia and one of the fastest growing towns in the Geelong region. Being only 25 minutes from the centre of Geelong and under an hour and a half from Melbourne people are moving to Torquay for its magnificent beaches, cosmopolitan energy and great lifestyle. The new ring road around Geelong is going to cut substantially more time off the drive to and from Melbourne, which will lead to Torquay becoming more appealing to the commuter. ...Read More

Barwon Heads

Known as the Village by the Sea, Barwon Heads is one of the Geelong region's premier holiday destinations with thousands of holiday makers making this lovely seaside town home over the summer months in the expansive camp grounds, boutique accommodation and quality bed & breakfast's. ...Read More

Drysdale

The townships of Drysdale, Clifton Springs and Bellarine are situated in the centre of the Bellarine Peninsula about 16 kilometres to the east from central Geelong along the Bellarine Highway on route to Portarlington. Over the years Drysdale has become one of Geelong's great rural hubs. It's sandy loam soil was perfect for potato farming and more recently canola crops. The area is also home to beef, horse breeders and some lamb. ...Read More

Ocean Grove

Ocean Grove is the largest town on the Bellarine Peninsula and is home to just over 11000 people but like many of our seaside towns swells to much bigger numbers over the Summer period with thousands of holiday makers making their home in the camping grounds, apartments and holiday houses. ...Read More

Point Lonsdale

Point Lonsdale at the tip of the Bellarine Peninsula stands guard over the mighty rip at the entrance to Port Philip Bay overlooking Point Nepean and the Mornington Peninsula which is about 3 kilometres away. Home to about 2500 people like many of the coastal towns, Point Lonsdale swells to over double that number during the summer months when thousands of holiday makers call the town their home. ...Read More

Portarlington

Situated between Drysdale and Indented Head, Portarlington sits on the very edge of the Bellarine Peninsula and for decades has been one the regions best loved holiday and some-what low key resort towns which is very child friendly with a lovely charm and sandy beside beaches. ...Read More

Queenscliff

Queenscliff are about 28 kilometres from the centre of Geelong and about an hour and a half's drive from Melbourne. It is linked to the Mornington Peninsula by a short ferry ride and is the best place in the Greater Geelong region to enjoy the splendour of the Victorian era. ...Read More

St Leonards

St Leonards and neighbouring Indented Head are two small seaside townships on the eastern end of the Bellarine Peninsula some 30 kilometres east of Geelong's centre. In-between Portarlington to the north west and Queenscliff to the South. ...Read More

Wallington

In the heartland of the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula surrounded by rolling hills and Lake Connewarre to the south west is the rural community of Wallington. Home to many of the regions apple orchards and famous for it's delicious strawberries and the annual Wallington Strawberry Fair which is held in November and attracts thousands. ...Read More

City Dining

In recent years Geelong's dining scene has boomed with dozens of new and exciting tastes and venues opening up all over the city and surrounds. Geelong has a dining experience for everyone; we have everything from a casual and very affordable meal right up to the finest in silver service. ...Read More

Pubs, Bars, Clubs & Nightspots

Geelong has an ever-changing and thriving nightlife with a diverse selection of pubs, bars and clubs. Whether you are after a quiet drink with friends before trying one of our great restaurants or partying until dawn the city offers something for everyone. ...Read More

Shopping

Geelong's vibrant and rejuvenated central business district is a shopper's paradise, with all the big brands, boutiques, a wide range of discount clearance centres, there are plenty of places to relax and grab a bite to eat or a delicious coffee. ...Read More

The Arts

Geelong has a quality and very lively arts scene. Our major Arts Precinct is bounded by Ryrie, Gheringhap, Fenwick Streets and Johnstone Park but there are dozens of galleries, theatres, exhibition spaces and arts venues throughout the region. ...Read More

Eastern Beach

For decades Eastern Beach has been our favourite playground, and no more than it is today. Beautiful lawns, safe swimming enclosures, magnificent trees and art deco structures it is not to be missed. ...Read More

Geelong Botanical Gardens

The Botanical Gardens in Eastern Park are an oasis of beautiful planting some dating back over 100 years. While the new 21st Century garden is an artistic take on a drought tolerant landscape. ...Read More

Geelong Waterfront

The waterfront is Geelong's new playground. Once a run down derelict area left over from the days of a wool shipping port, this region has been transformed into one of Australia's finest waterfront precincts. ...Read More

National Wool Museum

Wool was the foundation of Geelong's prosperity and brought much wealth to our town. The National Wool Museum celebrates the hardships and triumphs of this natural fibre and its lasting legacy on Australia. ...Read More

The Carousel

The historic carousel is the jewel of our magnificent waterfront, sitting proudly in a modern glass and steel sail shaped pavilion overlooking the glistening harbour. ...Read More

Waterfont Bollards

Jan Mitchel's beautiful bollards are Geelong's most recognisable faces. Over 100 of these beautiful artworks line our lovely waterfront and bring joy to all those who visit. ...Read More

All Ford Day

Every February thousands flock to celebrate everything Ford, with over 1000 vehicles on display celebrating the heritage of one of the world's biggest motoring giants. ...Read More

Australian International Airshow

Held every second year, the next Australian International Airshow is the region's biggest event attracting nearly 200,000 people to a huge display of flight. ...Read More

Festival of Sails

The Australia Day weekend in Geelong has been a tradition for years with one of the city's biggest events taking place on our magnificent watefrong and bay. The Royal Geelong Yacht Club has been hosting one of the country's biggest sailing events since 1844 and it goes from strenght to strenght each year. ...Read More

Gala Day

One of the Geelong traditions is Gala Day, it has been running for over 90 years and brought joy to generations of people from Geelong and surrounds. Gala Day has been a day for young and young at heart to celebrate and really have fun along the 2km city loop. ...Read More

Geelong Cup

The Geelong Cup is a major curtain raiser to the Melbourne Cup and one of the favourite races in the Spring Racing Calendar, and over the years many a winner have gone on to well the big one the Melbourne cup a fortnight later. ...Read More

Geelong Show

The Geelong Show is held over four days, Thursday through to Sunday and is regarded as Australia's biggest for day agricultural show, bringing together the finest animals from the region, huge carnival rides, show bags and fun for the whole family. The show has huge pavilions for sheep where visitors can even see shearing a sight not often seen in the city these days. ...Read More

Highland Gathering

Dating back to 1857 the Highland gathering has brought people from United Kingdom stock together to celebrate their culture and diversity in a wonderful display of colour, music, dance and sportsmanship. ...Read More

National Celtic Festival

Put on your warm clothes head and head down to Portarlington for a weekend of Celtic fun you will never forget. There is nothing better than sitting by a warm fire with a Guinness in hand listening to some traditional Celtic music; it's absolutely delightful ...Read More

Pako Festa

Wow what a party! The annual Pako Festa held along West Geelong's cosmopolitan leafy Pakington Street every February attracts around 100,000 people and it's no wonder why; the Pako Festa is so much fun and one of the best things on the Geelong calendar. ...Read More

Rip Curl Pro

Bells Beach less than half an hour from the centre of Geelong is home of the The Rip Curl Pro; which holds the title of the longest running and most prestigious professional surfing contest in the world. Bells Beach is only a short distance from Torquay one of the world's best surf cities ...Read More