Best Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Geelong
Wet-weather picks
Five places to wait out the weather in Geelong without sitting in the car.
1. National Wool Museum
A restored 1872 bluestone woolstore near the waterfront, covering about 60,000 years of regional history. Good for an hour, and one of the few proper indoor options in the CBD.
2. Geelong Gallery
Australian and European paintings, sculpture and prints, with works by von Guerard, McCubbin and Clarice Beckett. Entry is free.
3. Geelong Arts Centre
The main performing-arts venue in the CBD. Check what is on before you go, since the draw is the program.
4. Fore Fun Golf Club
Themed mini-golf and private karaoke rooms on Moorabool Street, with a cocktail bar on site.
5. Little Creatures Brewery
A brewery and Canteen in the heritage Valley Worsted Mills building, serving pizzas and share plates. Brewery tours run Friday to Sunday and need to be booked.
If the weather is poor and you want a plan, browse tours and experiences you can book in and around Geelong.
Things to do in GeelongAffiliate links. We may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you.Frequently asked questions
What is free to do in Geelong when it rains?
Geelong Gallery has free entry and shows Australian and European paintings, sculpture and prints, including works by von Guerard, McCubbin and Clarice Beckett.
What is the best indoor stop for an hour or so?
The National Wool Museum, a restored 1872 bluestone woolstore near the waterfront covering about 60,000 years of regional history, is one of the few proper indoor options in the CBD.
Do I need to book anything?
Brewery tours at Little Creatures run Friday to Sunday and need to be booked. At Geelong Arts Centre the draw is the program, so check what is on before you go.
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