Geelong and the Bellarine

Travel Guide

Queenscliff showing a garden
Queenscliff which includes heritage elements and signage
Queenscliff featuring heritage elements
Queenscliff which includes a park
Barwon Heads

Where to stay in Geelong and the Bellarine

Serendip Sanctuary is a great place to see Emus and Kangaroos in a 'wild' setting. They let many native animals roam free and you can just walk past them. They have a number of bird hides and enclosures where you can also see native animals. It's free to visit and is close to Lara train station.

Lara

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Lara. You might want to make time for a stop at Lara Heritage and Historical Museum or You Yangs Regional Park.

Lara
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
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Corio

You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Corio Native Grasslands Reserve or Limeburners Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve.

Corio
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Leopold

When in Leopold, you can plan a visit to Adventure Park Geelong and Curlewis Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Leopold
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Moolap

When in Moolap, you can plan a visit to Bellarine Rail Trail and Geelong Showground, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Moolap
Awesome mammatus clouds over the lake at Armstrong Creek Geelong.

Armstrong Creek

If you're spending some time in Armstrong Creek, Armstrong Creek Public Purposes Reserve and Warralily Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Armstrong Creek
Admiralty Inn
Admiralty Inn
3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is ￥11,332 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
￥11,332
￥12,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 3-star motel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"An older property so to be fair for what it is it is fantastic- brilliant location and EXTREMELY comfortable bed. Lovely people and very good value for money. Perfect if you are attending an AFL game as the ground is so close"

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2025

Admiralty Inn
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
4 out of 5
40 Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC
The price is ￥13,500 per night from May 2 to May 3
￥13,500
￥14,850 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (242 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Rydges Geelong
Rydges Geelong
4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St, Geelong, VIC
The price is ￥13,224 per night from May 18 to May 19
￥13,224
￥14,546 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Geelong Rydges
"Nice place very soft bed and breakfast could have been better but overall stay was good"

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

Rydges Geelong
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Quest Geelong Central
Quest Geelong Central
4 out of 5
71-77 Gheringhap St, Geelong, VIC
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (190 reviews)
"Cot set up, Soft music playing, smelt clean"

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Quest Geelong Central
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
4.5 out of 5
6 Bellerine St, Geelong, VIC
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,421 reviews)
Would stay again
"Clean, comfortable and ideally situated"

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
Anchor Geelong
Anchor Geelong
3.5 out of 5
39 Swanston Street, Geelong, VIC
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Geelong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Spirit of Tasmania Ferry ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (336 reviews)
Weeke nd away
"This property had a bed in the lounge room & seperate room with a double bed. There was not enough seating to accommodate 4 people to eat or sit around the u it"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2025

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Popular places to visit

The Carousel

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
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

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal

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

Adventure Park Geelong

3/5(1 review)

Bring your family to Adventure Park Geelong and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Wallington. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Adventure Park Geelong

Kardinia Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kardinia Park, a lovely green space in Geelong. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Kardinia Park

Cities near Geelong and the Bellarine

Southbank featuring a river or creek, a high rise building and a bridge

Melbourne

Torquay showing a bay or harbor and a sandy beach as well as a large group of people

Torquay

Photo by Régine Sartre

Ocean Grove

Geelong which includes sailing, boating and a marina

Geelong