Waurn Ponds
Geelong
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Popular places to visit
You Yangs Regional Park
You can take time to visit You Yangs Regional Park during your travels to Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or visit its casinos.
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.
Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Waterfront Precinct. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus during your travels in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Saint Regis Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Saint Regis Winery during your travels to Geelong. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Small-Group Great Ocean Road Classic Day Tour from Melbourne
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
Private and Customised Great Ocean Road and Luxury Tour
Great Ocean Road & Beyond 4 day Adventure Melbourne to Adelaide
Top hotels in Waurn Ponds
Waurn Ponds Estate
Fantastic place for breakfast after coming off the Spirit of Tasmania. Good gym too.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Rydges Geelong
Room was spotless and very comfortable bed. The downstairs dining is absolutely elite which is great when you're travelling for work and you don't need to leave the hotel to find dinner. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Sands Torquay
We loved our stay. It was comfortable, peaceful , clean, friendly, loved the pool, loved the big window door you could open onto the courtyard, loved the shampoo/conditioner & body wash/lotion. Will be back. Thank you.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
The breakfast was wonderful, the pool lovely and the staff friendly. Such great value in a beautiful quiet setting
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Staff were so nice, the rooms were clean and the bathroom was huge
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Good location, clean room
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waurn Ponds
Highton
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highton and surrounding area, you can visit Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and Kardinia Park.
Mount Duneed
While visiting Mount Duneed, you might make a stop by sights like Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Conewarre K47 Streamside Reserve.
Grovedale
Travellers enjoy Grovedale for its beaches and bars. Consider checking out Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre while you're in the area.
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.
Newtown
Unique features of Newtown include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Heights Heritage House and Garden or Balyang Sanctuary while you're exploring the area.
Charlemont
While visiting Charlemont, you might make a stop by sights like Future Sparrovale Nature Reserve and Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve.
