THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Geelong
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Things to Do in Geelong
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Eastern Beach Reserve, Geelong Botanical Gardens, Nature and Wildlife Tours, Art Galleries. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Eastern Beach Reserve, Geelong Botanical Gardens, Nature and Wildlife Tours, Art Galleries. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Private and Luxuryfromper adultAU$388
Sightseeing Cruisesfromper adultAU$189- fromper adultAU$345
- fromper adultAU$130
Multi-day Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)AU$2,400- fromper adultAU$350
Overnight Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)AU$1,275
Multi-day Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)AU$2,100- fromper adultAU$159
Beer & Brewery Toursfromper adultAU$199
Speciality Museums
Historical prison-turned-museum providing a self-guided tour through a chilling atmosphere and exhibits on infamous criminals and prison life. Features include a ghost tour with eerie tales.
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Volunteer-led walking tours through a vibrant waterfront district, complete with a historic carousel and local history insights. Enjoy cultural experiences and afternoon tea.
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- Xanthe S1 contributionEastern beach is a great place to take your friends and family on a hot day out. Their are a couple of IceCream trucks to choose from, a Ferris Wheel, a lovely promenade to walk on, and an amazing peer to swim around. The hours go by so fast because of all the fun that we had. I would definitely come here again!Written 25 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lorinda B6 contributionsBeautifully set out gardens with lots of history behind the gardens. The glasshouse was beautiful to walk through with unusual plants displayed very creatively.Written 31 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lorinda B6 contributionsVery informative talk given by person who operated the loom in the mill 20 years ago. Lots of art instalments they change up regularly, very easy to self direct around the exhibitions.Written 2 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Eliz2014Poole, UK56 contributionsThere was so much to do here and we could have stayed a lot longer if car parking wasn't running out!
It is all geared to children having a go at music, science, acting, painting a real car!
The staff were good at relating to the children.
There was great attention paid to keeping the place clean and tidy.Written 14 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - CaseyPGeelong, Australia57 contributionsI enjoyed the short walk and the scenic views, the sound of birds singing and the water running over the rocks was calming and peaceful.Written 18 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- WoodgateFamilyBrisbane, Australia344 contributionsWhat a quirky little hidden gem. Walked along the Barwon River from our caravan park and thought we would go in. Walked past a security guard on the gate and then down between the old Wool Mill buildings thinking it was very quiet and were we in the right place and then you turn a corner and hear the great music and lots of people talking. Lovely atmosphere and a great vibe sitting in the laneway (or you can sit inside a huge warehouse) trying a tasting paddle of nice beer. The food looked amazing as well. Shame we didn't look here earlier in our stay as they also do tours on certain days.Written 12 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lorinda B6 contributionsInteresting insight into the old prison and some very interesting stories about some of the prisoners, they also run ghost tours at night and do tours for large groups.Written 2 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jebskulkerSydney, NSW2,010 contributionsI almost gave this a 3 and it's far too small and deserves more art pieces, but I went for a 4 as it's still worth a visit. It was only 2 large rooms and 2 smaller rooms. I would recommend going in, but not much time is needed.
There were 2 temporary exhibitions upstairs, one showcasing indigenous artists which was definitely the highlight, and one by what I think was a local artist which was a bit confusing. The permanent exhibitions downstairs were mostly of what seemed to be 18th/19th century artifacts, nice enough but a bit basic.
It's free entry and they accept donations, but you could see everything inside in about 15 to 20 minutes. I feel like more space could have been made available for more artists.Written 20 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - KBofLBLittleborough, UK584 contributionsMy wife has always loved carousels so was instantly attracted to this indoor refurbished nineteenth century example which adults can ride. I counted her ride as 14 circuits which represented good value for money. Allowing parents to stand alongside their children who were taking a ride was a sensible arrangement.Written 3 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mary OMullingar, Ireland151 contributionsVisited here on the way back from the twelve apostles. Really lovely place where you can interact and feed the animals. Was able to pet a kangaroo and feed an emu.Written 19 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Simon BCity of Greater Geelong, Australia4,415 contributionsLovely summer evening and Geelong foreshore a beaut choice to visit.
Walk up and back on Cunningham Pier a delight.
Lovely for sea-land views, watching keen fisherman
& pausing for cool refreshments up top.Written 24 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Dilara SUfa, Russia21 contributionsPopped into the waterfront info centre upon arrival in Geelong, had a look at the carousel and got lots of tips from a lady who I think is a volunteer there. She asked about our preferences (an escape from Melbourne, travelling by public transport, looking for budget dining options), and then helped us plan our day in five minutes, gave us the maps and also suggested ideas for our future visits. She was very helpful and made us excited about the day rather than stressed about where to go and what to see. Thanks!Written 27 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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