East Geelong Travel Guide

Geelong

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. #localgem
Nice quiet spot!
12 Apostles
Love the unfurling of fern fronds! <3

Popular places to visit

Ferry

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 vibrant area.

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Puddles reflecting the mountains and sky #hiking #wanderlust

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.

You Yangs Regional Park
Geelong Carousel and Eastern Beach panorama, Geelong, Victoria Australia, early morning.; Shutterstock ID 1346846348; Purchase Order: SP-2381; Order Number: SP-2381 STAYZ/VRBO/BOOKABACH Nov 2019 - Ima

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.

The Carousel
Walkway around the swimming enclosure

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 relaxing area, find time to visit its shops.

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure

Geelong Botanical Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Geelong Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Geelong Botanical Gardens

GMHBA Stadium

Catch an event at GMHBA Stadium during your trip to Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

GMHBA Stadium

Things to do

Geelong Waterfront

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

Rp2.248.912
per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula

Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula

Rp4.878.591
per adult
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
Bay cruise across Port Phillip Bay

Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

Rp2.605.882
per adult
Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail
One of the 'must' drive coastal roads of the world

3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road

Rp28.557.608
per adult
3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
skydive Great Ocean Road

From Melbourne: Tandem Skydive over Great Ocean Road

Rp4.747.702
per adult
From Melbourne: Tandem Skydive over Great Ocean Road
GRAMPIANS N.P.

3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne

Rp32.143.312
per adult
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
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Top hotels in East Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC
The price is Rp1.540.022 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
Rp1.540.022
Rp1.694.024 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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! (499 reviews)
Not used

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Eden Oak Geelong
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
The price is Rp1.820.369 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
Rp1.820.369
Rp2.002.406 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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! (1,004 reviews)
DIDN'T STAY

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Rydges Geelong
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade Torquay VIC
The price is Rp2.098.530 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp2.098.530
Rp2.308.419 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
We did not use the pool, but the area was mice. Our room had a view of the beach, and easy access to the many beach walks along the beautiful coast.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Wyndham Resort Torquay
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street Geelong VIC
The price is Rp1.600.827 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
Rp1.600.827
Rp1.760.910 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Nice spot

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Admiralty Inn
The Sands Torquay

The Sands Torquay

4 out of 5
2 Sands Boulevarde Torquay VIC
The price is Rp2.314.811 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp2.314.811
Rp2.546.245 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (615 reviews)
Excellent stay

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

The Sands Torquay
Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong

4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street Geelong VIC
The price is Rp2.356.836 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
Rp2.356.836
Rp2.592.532 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (800 reviews)
Clean rooms great service and a great place to stay

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Oaks R Suites Geelong
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Other neighbourhoods around East Geelong

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Newcomb

Travellers like the shopping in Newcomb, and Mill Markets is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Newcomb
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
The historic building of Queenscliff South Pier against the blue ocean on a sunny day. Victoria, Australia. The pier is a prominent tourist attraction and recreational fishing area in the coastal town

South Geelong

While visiting South Geelong, you might make a stop by sights like GMHBA Stadium and Kardinia Park.

South Geelong
Walkway around the swimming enclosure

Waterfront Precinct

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

Waterfront Precinct
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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.

Geelong West
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

East Geelong Travel Guide