GUIDES
Where to eat, drink and explore in Geelong, picked by a local.
Short, opinionated guides with our honest take on every spot, each linking to a full place page with directions, hours and details.
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Best Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Geelong
Five places to wait out the weather in Geelong: the Wool Museum, Geelong Gallery, mini-golf, the Arts Centre and Little Creatures.
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A Weekend on the Bellarine and Surf Coast
Cycle the Bellarine Rail Trail, visit Adventure Park, then head down the coast to Bells Beach and the surfing museum.
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Great Ocean Road Tours from Melbourne and Geelong: Tour or Self-Drive?
How to choose between a Great Ocean Road day tour and driving it yourself, and how Geelong makes a good starting point.
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Best Family Days Out
Family days out around Geelong: wildlife at Serendip Sanctuary, You Yangs walks, Narana and Torquay Front Beach.
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Best Food & Wine Experiences
Our picks for eating and drinking well in Geelong, from Alma Restaurant to Pakington Pantry.
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Best Rooftop Bars in Geelong
Where to drink with a view in Geelong: our picks for rooftop and waterfront bars, and the best seats in each.
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Best Waterfront Spots in Geelong
Eastern Beach, the Wharf Shed and more: the best waterfront spots in Geelong for a walk, a swim, a drink or a long lunch.
Where to start
Every spot in a guide links to its own place page, where you’ll find the address, a note on what it’s best for, and the date we last checked the details. If you’re short on time, these are the guides most people reach for first.
- Visiting for a day or two: Best Waterfront Spots in Geelong, then A Weekend on the Bellarine and Surf Coast.
- Travelling with kids, or caught out by the weather: Best Family Days Out and Best Things to Do on a Rainy Day.
- Planning the drive west: Great Ocean Road Tours from Melbourne and Geelong compares a tour with driving it yourself.
- Looking for dinner or a drink: Best Food & Wine Experiences and Best Rooftop Bars in Geelong.
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