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Geelong Arts Centre
The brand-new Geelong Arts Centre is now open!Following four years of design and construction, the highly anticipated opening of the $140 million…
Ket Baker
Ket Baker is an artisan bakery with a big heart, located on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula. Visit the rustic shed bakery, set among the…
TARRA Queenscliff
Welcome to TARRA Queenscliff, a beachfront dining experience at an iconic coastal location. Open for breakfast and lunch. TARRA's carefully curated…
Bellarine Distillery / The Whiskery
The Whiskery is the distillery door for Bellarine Distillery, and is set on seven acres in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula. The immediate…
Paddock Bakery Geelong
Originating in Burleigh Heads QLD, the Paddock Bakery is famous for its wood-fired sourdough, creme brulee donuts and mouth-watering pastries.…
Scotchmans Hill
Scotchmans Hill is a well-known local winery producing premium cool maritime climate wines for over forty years and is rated among James Halliday's…
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Hop It Bellarine Peninsula
Hop It is Bellarine's first and only hop on hop off bus service. Hop It offers a service that allows you to visit the Bellarine Peninsula at an…
Epic Taste Experiences
Epic Taste Experiences offer small bespoke private epicurean taste tours around Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast, Great Ocean Road and the…
The Ducks Nuts Portarlington
The Ducks Nuts is the shopping equivalent of a warm hug from your best friend. Filled with a glorious array of trinkets and treasure this sublime…
Aysha Hansen Fine Fragrances
Aysha Hansen workshops provide a collaborative and creative environment, offering the time and space to learn how to tell your story with scent. Step…
National Wool Museum, Geelong
Located in a beautifully restored 1872 bluestone woolstore near Geelong’s waterfront, the Museum is a vibrant and inclusive gathering place. Here…
Curlewis Golf Club & The Range at Curlewis The Bellarine
Curlewis is regarded as one of the most progressive and exciting public access golf courses in Australia and it is ranked in the top 50 Australian…
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TARRA Queenscliff
Welcome to TARRA Queenscliff, a beachfront dining experience at an iconic coastal location. Open for breakfast and lunch. TARRA's carefully curated…
Tempo Kitchen & Bar
Tempo is a new kitchen and bar in the heart of the Geelong Waterfront and promises an unforgettable dining experience that pays homage to the rich…
Jack Rabbit Vineyard
Unrivalled views across the bay to Geelong, the You Yangs and Melbourne. Jack Rabbit is a must visit destination on the Bellarine.Experience the…
Terindah Estate
As you drive down McAdams Lane to the entrance of Terindah Estate, you gain glimpses of the breathtaking views awaiting you. Terindah Estate is a…
Tulip Restaurant
Tulip Restaurant is an institution in the Geelong dining scene. Having received a Chef's Hat in the Good Food Guide from 2013-2020 and again in the…
Splatters Cheese Bar
As soon as you step inside Splatters Cheese Bar, you know you're in for an adventure. The scent of cheese fills the air and you can hear the hum of…
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You Yangs Regional Park
The distinctive granite peaks of the You Yangs rise from the flat volcanic plains between Melbourne and Geelong.The You Yangs is a fantastic park for…
Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary
Located near the mouth of the Barwon River, Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary protects 17 hectares of reef and sea life. Featuring a diversity of…
Brisbane Ranges National Park
Little more than an hour's drive from Melbourne takes you to the state's richest wildflower habitat. Set in a low range of mountains dissected by…
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Embark on an African adventure just half an hour from Melbourne! Join the team for a free guided safari through their unique savannah, where you can…
Geelong Botanic Gardens
Set on 200 acres, the Geelong Botanic Gardens were established in 1851. Since development, the gardens have grown and transformed to include a…
Bellarine Rail Trail
Escape into nature and history along the Bellarine Rail Trail, a 35km bike and walking path stretching between Geelong and Queenscliff. The scenic…
10 things to see & do this autumn
From moody wine bars and scenic bike rides, discover the many things to see and do in Geelong and The Bellarine this autumn.
11 Geelong stays to try
Heading down to explore the region? Or looking for a staycay? Why not make it a Gee-long weekend and book a stay in Geelong.
Best Family Friendly Eats
Keep the kids entertained while dining out at these family-friendly venues.
6 craft breweries and a cidery to explore
As the sun starts to bear down on our waterfront town and thirsts begin to thicken, craft beer and cider are a popular source for a satisfying quenching. Thankfully Geelong and The Bellarine is stack…
What's on
Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out Live
Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic new show, Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out Live. Join Peppa, her…
Swan Bay Express Train Rides
Travel across the Bellarine along Swan Bay and through remnant bushland. Sit back in the…
Werribee Park Heritage Orchard Winter Fruit Tree Festival
The Werribee Park Heritage Fruit Tree Festival is the largest fruit tree gathering in…
Easter at MoPA Geelong
MoPA Geelong are hip hopping into Easter.Expect tweetworthy storytelling, the cutest…
The Birds
The wind will change and they'll be waiting.Overnight, the weather has turned in a small town.…
Looking for Alibrandi
Josie Alibrandi is in her final year of high school. Whip-smart and aspirational, she is a…
Scenes From The Climate Era
Massive artificial reefs, Mirror clouds. Zombie mice.Beaches where once there were…
Queenscliffe Community Market
Situated in a picturesque, tree lined Park with a nearby beach and playground the Queenscliffe…
Bellarine Railway: Easter Weekend - Queenscliff
Take a scenic trip from Queenscliff Station, along picturesque Swan Bay to Lakers Siding for a…
Burnout Paradise
Four performers mount four treadmills.What begins as a simple wager between performer and…
The Ten Tenors: 30th Anniversary World Tour
The Ten Tenors are making their way to Geelong in 2025!Marking 30 years since their very first…
Free Form: The Exhibition
Expect the unexpected when sixteen Geelong Fibre Artists(GFA) present their work in 'Free…
Jack Rabbit Girls on Track
The Jack Rabbit Girls on Track Race Day is a long-standing tradition of the Geelong Racing…
Autumn Racing
Racing is that bit more relaxed, more fun, and more connected.Come and enjoy the up-close…
Set Sail Fridays at Sailors' Rest
Set sail into the weekend at Sailors' Rest, where the waterfront vibes are as refreshing as…
The Hottest Hot August Night
Hit show The Hottest Hot August Night returns to Geelong!The ‘hottest’ concert event in recent…
Aquaphilia - Anne Spudvilas
An exhibition of photographs celebrating the joy of sunrise swimming and living on the…
Look Up Geelong!
Following on from a 'teaser' display in 2025, Geelong residents and visitors will be treated…
Janenne Eaton: Lines of Sight—Frame and Horizon
Janenne Eaton is an eminent Australian artist whose work is critically engaged with some of…
Silent Discos in Incredible Places
An 80s Silent Disco under a giant glowing moon is coming to Geelong Arts Centre.After selling…
Stay
13th Beach Golf Lodges
13th Beach Golf Lodges is the only accommodation owned and managed by 13th Beach Golf Links.…
BIG4 Bellarine Holiday Park
BIG4 Bellarine truly revolutionises the way you holiday with your children. It has been custom…
BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Queenscliff Beacon
Looking for a touch of luxe during your next family getaway? Set your sights on BIG4 Ingenia…
Barwon Heads Caravan Park
A relaxed beachside getaway that is so close, yet somehow world's away.Barwon Heads is a…
Barwon Heads Resort at 13th Beach
Barwon Heads Resort at 13th Beach is the ideal place to spend quality time with family and…
Bayside Geelong Hotel and Apartments
Experience the ultimate stay in Geelong at Bayside Geelong Hotel and Apartments, where…
Benambra Boutique Accommodation Queenscliff
Stepping into Benambra, you are greeted by a blend of Victorian elegance and modern…
Breamlea Caravan Park
Nestled within one of Victoria's most pristine coastal reserves, Breamlea Caravan Park offers…
Cedar Cottage
This 1850's cottage is located 40 kilometres from Geelong in the township of Shelford. This…
Coastal Glamp
Coastal Glamp resides on the property of Bellarine Estate, behind the Cellar Door, surrounded…
Eden Oak Geelong
Nestled in the botanical gardens within the Eastern Park Precinct, Eden Oak in Geelong is a…
Geelong Surf Coast Highway Holiday Park
Located near Torquay, the gateway to the Great Ocean Road, Geelong Surf Coast Highway Holiday…
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong
Located within walking distance of GMHBA Stadium Kardinia Park, and Geelong Arts Centre,…
Holiday Inn Werribee
Holiday Inn Werribee features 150 modern and stylish rooms, along with 491sqm of versatile…
Kerleys Coastal Holidays
Kerleys Coastal Holidays is one of the Bellarine Peninsula’s premier Holiday Rental…
Kilmoyla Farm Stay
Kilmoyla gently elevated on 25 acres with views of Geelong landmarks.The house provides five…
Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park
A short 20-minute drive from Melbourne, yet an entire world apart – Mansion Hotel and Spa will…
Lon Retreat & Spa
Escape the busyness of life on over 200 acres of rural and conservation land, hidden away on a…
Novotel Geelong
Novotel Geelong is the city’s premier hotel and conference venue, located in the heart of the…
Ocean Breeze Family Getaway
Your ultimate holiday home for the perfect getaway.7-minute drive to the pristine shores of…
Ocean Edge Holiday Rentals - Bellarine
Ocean Edge Holiday Rentals Offers a great range of accommodation to suit all travellers…
Ocean Grove Holiday Park
Ocean Grove Holiday Park is a great place to stay all year round. Offering camping spaces…
Point Lonsdale Guest House
The Point Lonsdale Guest House (previously Terminus House, circa 1884) has been providing…
Quest Apartments Geelong
Quest Geelong serviced apartment style hotel rooms offer guests a relaxed and comfortable…
Quest Geelong Central
Quest Geelong Central is located minutes from the city’s renowned waterfront, GMHBA stadium,…
R Hotel Geelong
Just a five-minute walk to Eastern Beach, R Hotel Geelong is nestled within a heritage-listed…
Regional Escapes
Regional Escapes provides booking services for an extensive range of Geelong, Bellarine…
Riverview Family Caravan Park
Riverview Family Caravan Park is ideally located in Ocean Grove, on the sand spit between the…
Rydges Geelong
Conveniently located, Rydges Geelong offers stylish and affordable accommodation for business…
Seaview House - Queenscliff
Seaview House, built in 1875, is a boutique group accommodation located in the heart of…
St Leonards Hotel
St Leonards Hotel on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula is renown for its spectacular food,…
Starhaven Retreat
Starhaven Retreat offers luxury bed and breakfast accommodation on the Bellarine Peninsula.…
Swan Bay Holiday Park
Nestled between Victoria’s Surf Coast and the swimming beaches of Port Phillip Bay, Swan Bay…
Tasman Holiday Parks - Geelong
Set amongst beautiful gum trees near the banks of the Barwon River, this park is perfectly…
The Electric Hotel
Tailored for short stays and business travelers.Whether you're in town for a quick business…
The Lonsdale Palms
Nestled along the serene coast, Lonsdale Palms blends historic elegance with modern comfort,…
The Nest
The Nest sits on the last hill just three kilometres from Point Lonsdale, 90 minutes from the…
The Oxley Estate
The Oxley Estate is conveniently located just opposite the Portarlington Golf Course, offering…
Timber Door Luxury Accommodation
Seeking luxury in the heart of Geelong CBD? Timber Door Luxury Accommodation has curated a…
Vue Apartment Hotel
Experience Geelong's boutique apartment style accommodation, offering views to beautiful…
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