Melbourne Airport 1 hr 6
Eastern Beach (10 min) Unassuming Geelong beach offering swimming, sunbathing & views of the Giant Sky Wheel. HM Prison Geelong (7 min) Former maximum security prison, opened in 1864, with standard & ghost tours & a gallows exhibit. Bellarine Peninsula (21 min) Scenic peninsula offering beaches, dining, wineries, villages & markets, plus striking sea views. Johnstone Park (7 min) A Victorian-era bandstand is found in this leafy park with extensive lawns & sculptural works. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre - Geelong (11 min) Art museum and art Eastern Beach Reserve (11 min) Leisure area built in the 1930s, with an enclosed seawater pool, diving towers & a promenade. Cunningham Pier (11 min) Picturesque pier featuring a boardwalk with sculptures & a playground & a waterside cafe/eatery. Serendip Sanctuary (28 min) Bird & wildlife sanctuary with walking tracks amid wetlands & open grassy woodlands. Adventure Park Geelong, Victoria (22 min) Amusement park with many waterslides, rides, an archery range, mini-golf & a kids’ train. Balyang Sanctuary (6 min) Lush riverside park featuring paths & picnic areas among gum trees & a variety of waterbird species. The Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens (10 min) Leafy gardens attracting varied local bird species & hosting regular educational programs. Geelong Waterfront (9 min) Landmark beachfront leisure area with a carousel, a Ferris wheel, a harbour & dining options. Geelong Gallery (7 min) Art gallery established in 1896, with an extensive collection of 19th- & 20th-c. Australian art. Steampacket Gardens (9 min) Green space with views of the bay, unique statues & events such as a monthly arts & crafts market. National Wool Museum (8 min) History museum of the Austrian wool industry, with hands-on exhibits, plus workshops & a gift shop. |