Geelong and the Bellarine

Travel Guide

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

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 You Yangs Regional Park or Kevin Hoffman Walk.

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 Dooliebeal Reserve and Armstrong Creek Public Purposes Reserve.

Armstrong Creek
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
The price is €106 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
€106
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (1,003 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 €85 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
€85
22 Feb - 23 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! (488 reviews)
Location to local sites within walking distance . Rooms small & no comfortable chair. Lots of steps & no lift . Staff helpful. Limited parking near rooms . Pool small . Noisy outside doors to carpark made room shake

Reviewed on 8 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
Fully refundable
The price is €101 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
€101
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (377 reviews)
Nice room choice of pillows on the bed was a great idea. Clean and convenient location

Reviewed on 12 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (266 reviews)
Nice building and facilities, we are impressed.

Reviewed on 3 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,495 reviews)
Clean, great location and pleasant staff

Reviewed on 5 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! (140 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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