Waurn Ponds Travel Guide
Geelong
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus during your travels in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Saint Regis Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Saint Regis Winery during your travels to Geelong. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Small-Group Great Ocean Road Classic Day Tour from Melbourne
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail
Top hotels in Waurn Ponds
Waurn Ponds Estate
This was a great find - an amazing location for a quiet night and generous breakfast included. The room was spotless, the bed comfortable and the inclusion of a pod machine in the room and an espresso machine in the common area was much appreciated. Staff were lovely and friendly and if we were back ...
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Rydges Geelong
Couldn't fault the staff, cleanliness or amenities. For the price, it's a great value option. The parking charge is too steep but it's possible to free-park on the street only a few hundred metres away.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
Location to local sites within walking distance . Rooms small & no comfortable chair. Lots of steps & no lift . Staff helpful. Limited parking near rooms . Pool small . Noisy outside doors to carpark made room shake
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Appreciated the washer and dryer in the rooms but dryers didn't work quite right. Everything else was fine.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Lovely staff, spotless room.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
The Sands Torquay
Spatious room, some outdoor space. It was a ground floor room so it was unfortunate that the 'golf view' was obstructed by trees and bushes but this did mean more privacy when outside.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waurn Ponds
Highton
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highton and surrounding area, you can visit Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and Kardinia Park.
Mount Duneed
While visiting Mount Duneed, you might make a stop by sights like Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Conewarre K47 Streamside Reserve.
Grovedale
Travellers enjoy Grovedale for its beaches and bars. Consider checking out Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre while you're in the area.
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.
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.
Charlemont
While visiting Charlemont, you might make a stop by sights like Future Sparrovale Nature Reserve and Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve.
