Waterfront Precinct Travel Guide
Geelong
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Waterfront Precinct
Eden Oak Geelong
very well, excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Lovely room, extremely comfortable bed, huge tv and nice bathroom. Important to note it is not designed for self-catering as all you get is tea making facilities, no microwave, plates or dishes etc. But there is a lovely restaurant downstairs, and room service. Underground parking is available but ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Oaks R Suites Geelong
Nice property, would recommend.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
New and clean! Close to waterfront and restaurants!
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Eastern Sands City Centre
I was very un happy with this stay, I booked into a new hotel and didn’t spend the night here. The photos shown are not a good reflection of the room.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Quest Geelong
No room cleaning during public hoilday Parking is a bit expensive Air-conditioning is hard to operate Guest with the children is very noisy and stumping on the floor Loud music from next door neighbor
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront Precinct
Newcomb
Travellers like the shopping in Newcomb, and Bellarine Rail Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Moolap
While Moolap isn't home to many top sights, Bellarine Rail Trail and Geelong Showground are some notable places to visit nearby.
Geelong Central
If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
South Geelong
While visiting South Geelong, you might make a stop by sights like Little Creatures Brewery and GMHBA Stadium.
Geelong West
While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel.
