South Geelong Travel Guide

Geelong

The historic building of Queenscliff South Pier against the blue ocean on a sunny day. Victoria, Australia. The pier is a prominent tourist attraction and recreational fishing area in the coastal town
The historic building of Queenscliff South Pier against the blue ocean on a sunny day. Victoria, Australia. The pier is a prominent tourist attraction and recreational fishing area in the coastal town
Walking distance from the South Geelong train station, the Little Creatures Brewery is a fun place to spend the day. It's like the Willy Wonka factory for beer lovers! White Rabbit is also on the premises. #SMDdoesOZ #Geelong #Australia

Popular places to visit

Ferry

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal

5/5(4 reviews)

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

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

Kardinia Park

4/5(1 review)

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

Top hotels in South Geelong

Colonial Lodge Motel Geelong

Colonial Lodge Motel Geelong

3 out of 5
57 Fyans Street South Geelong VIC
The price is ₹10,506 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
₹10,506
₹11,557 total
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Geelong. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and GMHBA Stadium ...
5.6/10 (363 reviews)
The staff were very nice would stay again

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Colonial Lodge Motel Geelong
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
The price is ₹9,852 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹9,852
₹10,837 total
29 Mar - 30 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)
Room was fantastic, staff were very good

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Rydges Geelong
Admiralty Inn

Admiralty Inn

3 out of 5
66 Mckillop Street Geelong VIC
The price is ₹8,864 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹8,864
₹9,751 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (1,002 reviews)
Adeqate for a 1 night stay on a road trip.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Admiralty Inn
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC
The price is ₹7,889 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
₹7,889
₹8,724 total
16 Mar - 17 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! (496 reviews)
Every single staff member I came across during my stay was fantastic.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 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 ₹9,864 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
₹9,864
₹10,850 total
9 Mar - 10 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! (384 reviews)
Everything needed was there. Check in quick. Bar and restaurant was a bit limited choice wise and quite pricey. Was unable to redeem my 'drinks voucher' as part of my Hotels Rewards as bar staff advised only covers a small Furphy beer on tap, or a small "house " red or white. Would not even let me ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar 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 ₹11,367 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹11,367
₹12,504 total
29 Mar - 30 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
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Other neighbourhoods around South Geelong

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Breakwater

While Breakwater isn't home to many top sights, Geelong Showground and GMHBA Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Breakwater
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
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
When the tide is low, you can see the remains of the lime kilns. You can see them on the Stingaree Bay side of Eastern Park. They are reinforced with steel. #localgem

East Geelong

You'll enjoy the beaches and gardens in East Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Geelong Botanical Gardens or Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure.

East Geelong
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
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Newcomb

Travellers like the shopping in Newcomb, and Bellarine Rail Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Newcomb

South Geelong Travel Guide

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