Travel guide

Geelong

Gateway to the Great Ocean Road

🗓️ Best time: November–April💰 Mid-Range · ~$130/day📍 Australia

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About Geelong

A revitalised waterfront city near Melbourne — a colourful bollard-lined bay promenade, a heritage wool-store district turned food-and-arts hub, and the start of the world-famous Great Ocean Road.

⭐ Things to do in Geelong

Geelong Waterfront & Baywalk BollardsGreat Ocean Road day tripEastern Beach sea bathsWool MuseumBellarine Peninsula wineriesQueenscliff seaside townYou Yangs viewpointBellarine wine trail

🍽️ What to eat in Geelong

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Fresh bay seafoodBellarine winesCafé brunch cultureCraft beer

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walkable waterfront; a car for the Ocean Road.

💡 Local tip

Base in Geelong to drive the Great Ocean Road to the Twelve Apostles as a day trip.