Melbourne Airport 1 hr 6
Adventure Park Geelong, Victoria (30 min) Amusement park with many waterslides, rides, an archery range, mini-golf & a kids’ train. Australian National Surfing Museum (21 min) This museum features exhibits on surfing history, plus the Australian Surfing Hall of Fame. Geelong Gallery (18 min) Art gallery established in 1896, with an extensive collection of 19th- & 20th-c. Australian art. Geelong Waterfront (20 min) Landmark beachfront leisure area with a carousel, a Ferris wheel, a harbour & dining options. HM Prison Geelong (18 min) Former maximum security prison, opened in 1864, with standard & ghost tours & a gallows exhibit. The Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens (21 min) Leafy gardens attracting varied local bird species & hosting regular educational programs. Balyang Sanctuary (12 min) Lush riverside park featuring paths & picnic areas among gum trees & a variety of waterbird species. National Wool Museum (20 min) History museum of the Austrian wool industry, with hands-on exhibits, plus workshops & a gift shop. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre - Geelong (12 min) Art museum and art Steampacket Gardens (21 min) Green space with views of the bay, unique statues & events such as a monthly arts & crafts market. Cunningham Pier (22 min) Picturesque pier featuring a boardwalk with sculptures & a playground & a waterside cafe/eatery. Eastern Beach Reserve (22 min) Leisure area built in the 1930s, with an enclosed seawater pool, diving towers & a promenade. Eastern Beach (21 min) Unassuming Geelong beach offering swimming, sunbathing & views of the Giant Sky Wheel. Point Impossible Beach (30 min) This clothing-optional, white-sand beach is bordered by grass-covered dunes & features toilets. Tiger Moth World Adventure Flights (19 min) |