amenities include an outdoor pool, a play area and bbq facilities. the relaxed rooms, some with brick accent walls, have patios, sitting areas and tvs, as well as free wi-fi, kitchenettes, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. parking is free. breakfast is provided and served in-room. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. this vintage-style, straightforward brick motel is 5 km from the geelong waterfront, 3 km from the supatramp geelong entertainment complex and a 4-minute walk from the nearest bus stop. upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs and carports Melbourne Airport 1 hr 5
HM Prison Geelong (8 min) Former maximum security prison, opened in 1864, with standard & ghost tours & a gallows exhibit. Adventure Park Geelong, Victoria (19 min) Amusement park with many waterslides, rides, an archery range, mini-golf & a kids’ train. Eastern Beach Reserve (11 min) Leisure area built in the 1930s, with an enclosed seawater pool, diving towers & a promenade. National Wool Museum (9 min) History museum of the Austrian wool industry, with hands-on exhibits, plus workshops & a gift shop. The Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens (11 min) Leafy gardens attracting varied local bird species & hosting regular educational programs. Point Impossible Beach (27 min) This clothing-optional, white-sand beach is bordered by grass-covered dunes & features toilets. Balyang Sanctuary (6 min) Lush riverside park featuring paths & picnic areas among gum trees & a variety of waterbird species. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre - Geelong (7 min) Art museum and art Serendip Sanctuary (26 min) Bird & wildlife sanctuary with walking tracks amid wetlands & open grassy woodlands. Geelong Waterfront (10 min) Landmark beachfront leisure area with a carousel, a Ferris wheel, a harbour & dining options. Cunningham Pier (11 min) Picturesque pier featuring a boardwalk with sculptures & a playground & a waterside cafe/eatery. Geelong Gallery (7 min) Art gallery established in 1896, with an extensive collection of 19th- & 20th-c. Australian art. Eastern Beach (10 min) Unassuming Geelong beach offering swimming, sunbathing & views of the Giant Sky Wheel. Bellarine Peninsula (19 min) Scenic peninsula offering beaches, dining, wineries, villages & markets, plus striking sea views. Steampacket Gardens (10 min) Green space with views of the bay, unique statues & events such as a monthly arts & crafts market. |