Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

Little Creatures Brewery
You can take time to visit Little Creatures Brewery during your travels to Geelong. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Avalon Coastal Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Avalon Coastal Reserve, a lovely green space in Geelong.
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

Bellarine Peninsula Public Winery Tour - Lunch Included

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula

Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Iconic Coastal Views Day Tour

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Top hotels in Avalon

Admiralty Inn
Great service, clean room and nice amenities.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Rydges Geelong
Spotless room. Very clean
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

The Sands Torquay
We stayed at The Sands Torquay for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and it was such a lovely experience. We had a golf course view, which was beautiful to wake up to — and we even got to see kangaroos just chilling on the course, which felt so special and very Aussie. The room was spacious, clean, ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Eden Oak Geelong
Price,breakfast,location and room was great.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Wyndham Resort Torquay
The room was nice.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Parking was easy. Breakfast was great. Checkout receptionist she had a great sense of humour. Very welcoming. Cheers George.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Avalon

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.

Corio
You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Beckley Park International Raceway or Corio Native Grasslands Reserve.

Norlane
Travellers like the theme parks in Norlane, and Waterworld is a top attraction you might want to visit.

North Geelong
You'll enjoy the restaurants and spas in North Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal or Geelong Golf Course.

Waterfront Precinct
If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Geelong Botanical Gardens and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure are top sights worth seeing.

Geelong West
While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel.

