Batesford Travel Guide

Geelong

Dog Rocks near Batesford in Victoria is a formation of weather worn rocks protruding out of the ground at the top of a hill. Dog Rocks offers photographers with wonderful sunrise and sunset photography. #GreatOutdoors
Dog Rocks near Batesford in Victoria is a formation of weather worn rocks protruding out of the ground at the top of a hill. Dog Rocks offers photographers with wonderful sunrise and sunset photography. #GreatOutdoors

Popular places to visit

Ferry

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.

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
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
Geelong Carousel and Eastern Beach panorama, Geelong, Victoria Australia, early morning.; Shutterstock ID 1346846348; Purchase Order: SP-2381; Order Number: SP-2381 STAYZ/VRBO/BOOKABACH Nov 2019 - Ima

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
Walkway around the swimming enclosure

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.

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure

Moorabool Valley Chocolate By Design

Enjoy an outing to Moorabool Valley Chocolate By Design during your stay in Geelong. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Moorabool Valley Chocolate By Design

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

Top hotels in Batesford

Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
The price is ₹9,800 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
₹9,800
₹10,781 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Receptionist (female) was quite rude. No face washers available. Restaurant closed on a Sunday. Will not be back

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Rydges Geelong
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street Geelong VIC
The price is ₹7,948 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
₹7,948
₹8,743 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Nice and cosy

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Admiralty Inn
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC
The price is ₹7,978 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
₹7,978
₹8,812 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (492 reviews)
All good… room could do with a little more lighting and USB charge ports would be nice. Overall very nice. Breakfast was magnificent.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Eden Oak Geelong
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

4 out of 5
40 Ryrie Street Geelong VIC
The price is ₹10,092 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
₹10,092
₹11,101 total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (381 reviews)
The room was clean and comfortable. Food was delicious.Stafcourteous

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade Torquay VIC
The price is ₹12,691 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
₹12,691
₹13,960 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Where do I start. The mould on the bathroom ceiling, the shower water ends up pooling on the bathroom floor (water hits the shower screen and drains into the tiled hob and this overflows onto the floor), the tv turned on both mornings at 7am waking us up, there were crumbs all over one of the couches ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Wyndham Resort Torquay
Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park

Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park

3 out of 5
35 Bell St Torquay VIC
The price is ₹14,994 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
₹14,994
₹14,994 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach cabin in Torquay. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Front Beach and Torquay Golf Club are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (673 reviews)
Room just renovated, looks much better

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
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Other neighbourhoods around Batesford

The Geelong Waterfront is a tourist and recreation area on the north facing shores of Corio Bay. The area was once part of the Port of Geelong.

North Geelong

You'll enjoy the restaurants and spas in North Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal or Geelong Golf Course.

North Geelong
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Geelong West

While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Carousel and Geelong Performing Arts Center.

Geelong West
Balyang Sanctuary in Geelong is a great place for families to visit. The area was converted to a haven for various waterbirds including ducks, pelicans and cormorants. It is very close to the Barwon River Trail and has many tables for picnics. Birdwatchers can find many interesting animals here if they explore it in depth. #localgem

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.

Newtown
Eastern Beach and Corio Bay, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Corio

You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Beckley Park International Raceway or Corio Native Grasslands Reserve.

Corio
This is a lovely place to go exploring at any time of the year. There is a walking track along the river that leads to a number of platforms, which has beautiful views over the falls. After a decent winters rain, it's great for photographers. In summer you can find a lot of skinks here. Great biodiversity. #lovemytown

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.

Highton
The big wheel on the waterfront.

Geelong Central

If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

Geelong Central

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