Waterfront Precinct Travel Guide

Geelong

Walkway around the swimming enclosure
Walkway around the swimming enclosure
Geelong helicopters offer scenic flights regularly from the Geelong Waterfront. Rides can last from 5 - 30 minutes #localgem
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
The geelong carousel is a highlight of the waterfront precinct. The custom made pavillion surrounding it will protect your children from the elements #localgem

Popular places to visit

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
Early Morning in the park in Geelong, Victoria

Steampacket Gardens

Learn about the local history of Geelong with a stop at Steampacket Gardens. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Steampacket Gardens
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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

Deakin University

Explore the campus of Deakin University during your travels in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

Deakin University

Top hotels in Waterfront Precinct

Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC
The price is ₹8,215 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
₹8,215
₹9,056 total
12 Mar - 13 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
Oaks R Suites Geelong

Oaks R Suites Geelong

4 out of 5
10 Bellerine Street Geelong VIC
The price is ₹12,270 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
₹12,270
₹13,497 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (794 reviews)
Staff were friendly and accommodating moving us from a ground floor room at the back of the building to a room with an ocean view.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Oaks R Suites Geelong
Eastern Sands City Centre

Eastern Sands City Centre

3.5 out of 5
1 Bellerine Street Geelong VIC
The price is ₹8,454 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
₹8,454
₹9,299 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Geelong. Enjoy free parking, room service and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great location and friendly staff. Room was a bit tired.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Eastern Sands City Centre
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong

4.5 out of 5
6 Bellerine St Geelong VIC
The price is ₹12,270 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
₹12,270
₹13,497 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,501 reviews)
Gr8 location …Gr8 staff …Beautiful studio Highly recommended

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13-15 The Esplanade Geelong VIC
The price is ₹11,893 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹11,893
₹13,082 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Rippleside ...
10/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
Amazing staff and beautiful room, will definitely get ocean view next time x

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Novotel Geelong

Novotel Geelong

4 out of 5
10-14 Eastern Beach Road Geelong VIC
The price is ₹14,032 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹14,032
₹15,435 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Steampacket ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great service and location with valet parking

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Novotel Geelong
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Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront Precinct

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
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Moolap

While Moolap isn't home to many top sights, Geelong Showground and Geelong Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Moolap
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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Breakwater

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

Breakwater
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

South Geelong

While visiting South Geelong, you might make a stop by sights like GMHBA Stadium and Kardinia Park.

South 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

Waterfront Precinct Travel Guide