Djilang is the traditional name given to Geelong by the Wadawurrung people. Set on the banks of beautiful Corio Bay, Geelong is Victoria’s second-largest city and has so much to offer. Day trips from Geelong take visitors to the iconic Great Ocean Road, which starts just south of Torquay, and to the wineries, beaches, and communities on the Bellarine Peninsula. A Geelong day trip takes in the many sights of this vibrant regional city.
Geelong tours take visitors to the National Wool Museum, Geelong Botanic Gardens, and the Old Geelong Gaol. The stunning waterfront features beautiful public artworks, including the famous painted bollards and shark fin sculptures. Take a Geelong trip around some of the town's wonderful museums, galleries, and historical buildings. Pakington Street, known locally as Pako, is a fabulous blend of specialty shops, studios, boutiques, and eateries.
A Geelong holiday wouldn’t be complete without a wander along the waterfront. Coastal walks highlight the area's beauty, while Geelong’s Waterfront Art Trail is a feast for art lovers and those who appreciate quirky creativity.
Giant sculptures tell of Geelong’s history, while unique cargo boxes filled with curiosities are hard to pass by without a peek. The Bollard Trail features one hundred painted bollards capturing some of the city’s characters of the past century and beyond.
Stroll along Cunningham Pier and enjoy magical views over Corio Bay and Geelong's foreshore. Ride on the charming hand-carved wooden carousel featuring a replica of the 1898 Gavioli Band organ or relax over a meal at one of the many restaurants on or near the pier.
Known as the ‘city by the bay’, Geelong’s waterfront boasts stylish architecture, tranquil gardens, parks and picnic spots, safe swimming beaches, and even an art deco pool!
Geelong is the perfect base for exploring a multitude of nearby attractions. Catch a ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff and Drysdale to take a step back aboard The Q Train. Travel along the Bellarine Railway line past the rolling green hills of Bellarine as you delight in a decadent degustation lunch listening to the train’s rich history.
Geelong tours take visitors on the two-and-a-half-hour journey to the fascinating Phillip Island Nature Park for the world-renowned Penguin Parade. An underground viewing area enables close-up viewing without disturbing these precious little fairy penguins as they emerge from their day in the ocean and head home to their burrows.
Further afield, day trips from Geelong include a different kind of attraction - the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine Heritage Area. A tour explores the interesting history of the mine, once a vital coal supplier to Victoria Railways.
Geelong is just over an hour's drive from Melbourne and two hours from the Mornington Peninsula. A car ferry also crosses Port Phillip Bay, linking the Mornington Peninsula to Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, and the Great Ocean Road. To reach the start of the Great Ocean Road from Geelong takes just 20 minutes to the town of Torquay.
Geelong has a big city feel without the hustle and bustle. The city by the bay has much to offer: a revamped waterfront, picturesque coastline, beautiful gardens, art galleries, wine and food culture, and vibrant nightlife.
Geelong is also known for its festivals, markets, community, and cultural events, with something happening almost every week of the year.
Geelong is ideal for day trips or tours to explore the Great Ocean Road, the beaches and vineyards of the Bellarine Peninsula, and the stunning coastal beauty of Barwon Heads.
Day trips from Geelong can take in Phillip Island with its fairy penguins, a trip on the Q Train past the majestic hills of Bellarine or a Phillip Island Seal Cruise to one of Australia’s largest fur seal colonies.
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