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What to do this spring

28 August 2026 Elise Riga

Ok winter, you’ve been fun, but it’s time for some sun. With spring in the air and a fresh burst of energy, here’s your big list of things to do around Geelong and The Bellarine.

Outdoor & Nature

Wander the Geelong Botanic Gardens as everything blooms.
Pack a picnic for the You Yangs and hit a walking trail.
Stroll the Geelong waterfront, grab an ice cream, ride the Giant Sky Wheel and snap a selfie with the bollards.
Cycle the Bellarine Rail Trail with stops at farm gates and cellar doors.
Kayak on the Barwon River with Outside Adventures or Sea Earth Adventures.
Walk the coastal trail between Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale.
Spot wildflowers in the Brisbane Ranges.
Go birdwatching at Lake Connewarre wetlands.
Wander Point Lonsdale Pier at sunset.

Food & Drink

Sip cool-climate wines at Bellarine Estate, Scotchmans Hill, Quiddity Place and Oakdene.
Long lunch with a view at Basils Farm, Jack Rabbit, Terindah Estate or Clyde Park.
Do a city bar crawl. Start on Little Malop Street (Geelong Cellar Door, FarmDog Brewing, Non Disclosure Bar, Eureka Hotel, The Arborist), then finish on the waterfront at Sailors’ Rest and Edge.
Stock up at Bellarine Taste Trail farm gates and gather local produce,
Try fresh Portarlington mussels at Pier Street or Portarlington Grand Hotel.
Explore St Leonards foreshore, stop at Wildings Pantry for local produce and enjoy seaside tranquillity.
Spend an afternoon on Pakington Street. Grab coffee at King of the Castle, see local art at Boom Gallery, browse boutiques or book a table at Baah Lah!.
Enjoy open-air afternoons at Flying Brick Cider House, Austins Wines or Nicol’s Paddock.

Arts & Culture

Check out the spring program at Geelong Gallery.
Browse contemporary art at Boom Gallery.
Explore Geelong’s street art laneways.
Catch a live show at Geelong Arts Centre.
Visit Queenscliff Gallery or Salt Contemporary Art, in Queenscliff.
Take a guided heritage tour at Fyansford Paper Mill precinct.

Family Friendly

Ride the historic Carousel on the Geelong Waterfront.
Take the young kids to MoPA (Museum of Play and Art).
Jump aboard the Bellarine Railway for a heritage ride.
Explore Fairy Park in Anakie (keep an eye on their website for opening days).
Play at the Eastern Beach reserve and playground in Geelong.
Pick strawberries or blueberries at Tuckerberry Hill, (keep up to date on their socials for best picking times).
Try a family-friendly bike ride along the Barwon River.
Spend a day at Werribee Open Range Zoo (just up the road).
Go mini-golfing at Bellarine Adventure Golf in Wallington.