Geelong and the Bellarine

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Panorama Rocky beach with rock formations and tidal pools blue sky
Panorama Rocky beach with rock formations and tidal pools blue sky
Geelong helicopters offer scenic flights regularly from the Geelong Waterfront. Rides can last from 5 - 30 minutes #localgem
When the tide is low, you can see the remains of the lime kilns. You can see them on the Stingaree Bay side of Eastern Park. They are reinforced with steel.

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The geelong carousel is a highlight of the waterfront precinct. The custom made pavillion surrounding it will protect your children from the elements #localgem

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Where to stay in Geelong and the Bellarine

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
Wildlife Wetlands Sanctuary is located in the open grassy woodlands and wetlands of the volcanic Western Plains in between Melbourne and Geelong, in Lara.

Lara

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Lara. You might want to make time for a stop at Lara Heritage and Historical Museum or You Yangs Regional Park.

Lara
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Leopold

While visiting Leopold, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Connwarre and Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve.

Leopold
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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
Awesome mammatus clouds over the lake at Armstrong Creek Geelong.

Armstrong Creek

While visiting Armstrong Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Warralily Reserve and Dooliebeal Reserve.

Armstrong Creek
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
The price is S$160 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
S$160
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Couldn't fault the staff, cleanliness or amenities. For the price, it's a great value option. The parking charge is too steep but it's possible to free-park on the street only a few hundred metres away.

Reviewed on 13 Feb, 2026

Rydges Geelong
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC
The price is S$125 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
S$125
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (491 reviews)
Room had a terrible smell. Smelt like an off dead animal. Complained within 5 minutes of being there as it was unbearable. The hotel knew about it, blaming the previous tenants with their cooking fish with fish oil in the room. They even admitted to not airing out the room as there was no fly wire ...

Reviewed on 19 Feb, 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
The price is S$146 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
S$146
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (381 reviews)
The room was clean and comfortable. Food was delicious.Stafcourteous

Reviewed on 19 Feb, 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Quest Geelong Central

Quest Geelong Central

4 out of 5
71-77 Gheringhap St Geelong VIC
Stay at this aparthotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (269 reviews)
Loved it. Will stay there again next time for Festival of Sails

Reviewed on 17 Feb, 2026

Quest Geelong Central
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

4.5 out of 5
6 Bellerine St Geelong VIC
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,499 reviews)
Nice spacious apartment with everything we needed. Great location close to the waterfront and great restaurants.

Reviewed on 19 Feb, 2026

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
13th Beach Golf Lodges

13th Beach Golf Lodges

4 out of 5
1732 Barwon Heads Rd Connewarre VIC
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Connewarre. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Popular attractions 13th Beach Golf Links and 13th Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (141 reviews)
was a great place to stay & the staff were the best.

Reviewed on 8 Feb, 2026

13th Beach Golf Lodges
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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