Geelong Central Travel Guide

Geelong

The big wheel on the waterfront.
The big wheel on the waterfront.
Geelong now has a 'Central Geelong Christmas Trail' which features lots of interesting things for families to do. You can view artwork, meet santa or pose inside a giant snowglobe.

The highlights are definitely the christmas gree, although the Christmas projections are becoming popular. #localgem
Popular beach pool during summer on Eastern Beach.
Looking over the bay from Eastern Beach Boulevard on a stormy day.


Top hotels in Geelong Central

Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
The price is Rp1.900.522 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
Rp1.900.522
Rp2.090.574 total
1 Feb - 2 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! (1,009 reviews)
Staff were fantastic

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Rydges Geelong
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

4 out of 5
40 Ryrie Street Geelong VIC
The price is Rp1.655.224 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
Rp1.655.224
Rp1.820.746 total
10 Feb - 11 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! (372 reviews)
Comfortable stay in a spacious room and bathroom. Location was close to restaurants and customer service was friendly. Overall a great hotel experience.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong

4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street Geelong VIC
The price is Rp2.309.642 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
Rp2.309.642
Rp2.540.618 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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! (782 reviews)
Great apartment

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Oaks R Suites Geelong
Quest Geelong Central

Quest Geelong Central

4 out of 5
71-77 Gheringhap St Geelong VIC
The price is Rp2.005.040 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
Rp2.005.040
Rp2.205.544 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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! (262 reviews)
Fine location, great staff, near a food store open many hours. Roof with view and exercise room.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Quest Geelong Central
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street Geelong VIC
The price is Rp1.546.442 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
Rp1.546.442
Rp1.701.086 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (1,003 reviews)
Clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Admiralty Inn
Eastern Sands City Centre

Eastern Sands City Centre

3.5 out of 5
1 Bellerine Street Geelong VIC
The price is Rp1.295.810 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
Rp1.295.810
Rp1.425.391 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Geelong. Enjoy free parking, room service and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (994 reviews)
Friendly staff nice bed/room

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Eastern Sands City Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Geelong Central

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

East Geelong

You'll enjoy the beaches and gardens in East Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Geelong Botanical Gardens or Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure.

East Geelong
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
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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 The Carousel and Geelong Performing Arts Center.

Geelong West
Balyang Sanctuary in Geelong is a great place for families to visit. The area was converted to a haven for various waterbirds including ducks, pelicans and cormorants. It is very close to the Barwon River Trail and has many tables for picnics. 

Birdwatchers can find many interesting animals here if they explore it in depth. #localgem

Newtown

Unique features of Newtown include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Heights Heritage House and Garden or Balyang Sanctuary while you're exploring the area.

Newtown
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.

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Newcomb

Travellers like the shopping in Newcomb, and Bellarine Rail Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Newcomb


Geelong Central Travel Guide