School holidays
- What's On
- School holidays
Fun for all
Take the stress out of school holiday planning. It's time for fun feeds and family adventures. Enjoy relaxed and chilled activities, or fast and furious fun!
Explore your way through the region. From rock pools in Point Lonsdale, to hiking in the You Yangs, or wandering the Bellarine Rail Trail.
Check out the best of what’s happening to keep the kids (and you) entertained during the school holidays!
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…
Silent Discos in Incredible Places
An 80s Silent Disco under a giant glowing moon is coming to Geelong Arts Centre.After selling…
Benito's Treasure Escape Room
You've been taken captive by the notorious pirate Benito Bonito (aka… Benito of the Bloody…
The Art Of Nature at MoPA Geelong
Be inspired...by nature! As the autumn breezes blow in, and the bugs fill the garden, you're…
Cats and Dogs All at Sea
Cats and dogs have been cherished on board ships for as long as people have made sea voyages.…
Spotlight on Golf at the Geelong Sports Museum
The Geelong Sports Museum is excited to partner with Golf Australia for its first temporary…
Day Out With Thomas - Queenscliff
The Party Tour is rolling into Queenscliff, and you’re invited to join the celebration!Join…
Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out Live - Geelong
Peppa Pig is back touring Australia for the first time since 2018 in her oinktastic stage…
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
National Wool Museum is the exclusive Victorian home of the much loved Wildlife Photographer…
Geelong LEGO Brick Show
Playwell Events are looking forward to be heading to Geelong with their awesome LEGO…
Kids+ Kite Festival
Taking place at the stunning Rippleside Park overlooking the bay, the annual Kids+ Kites…
From tiny bites to big appetites
Decide between delicious handmade goodies from My Bellarine Kitchen, checking out the newly renovated Little Creatures Brewery with their new indoor play area, or indulging in the freshest ice cream at Coffetti Gelato.
Leave the lunchboxes in the pantry and enjoy the best of what the region has to offer. There's a taste to suit everyone, and for all occasions.
Family-Friendly Eats
Little Creatures Brewery Geelong
Little Creatures Brewing was born out of the love of great beer shared by a few good mates. In particular, it was a hop…
Sailors' Rest
Located steps away from the heart of the Geelong Waterfront you can find the historic Sailors’ Rest building standing tall…
Edge Geelong
Look no further than Edge for Geelong's favourite bar, restaurant and function venue on the waterfront. Relax on the outdoor…
My Bellarine Kitchen
Nestled in the picturesque Bellarine Peninsula, My Bellarine Kitchen is where timeless recipes meet artistic baking. From…
Waurn Ponds Hotel
Come and enjoy the Waurn Ponds Hotel - a welcome break on your journey to the Great Ocean Road, The Otways or the Western…
Basils Farm
Located on Swan Bay with spectacular views across the water to the historical town of Queenscliff. The delightful settlers…
Sphinx Entertainment Centre
The Sphinx Entertainment Centre offers a taste of Egypt in the heart of Geelong. The 15 metre Sphinx is your one stop…
Flying Brick Cider House
Open seven days a week, the Flying Brick Cider House is a retro-inspired landmark venue. Think innovative space, a tasting…
Barwon Edge
Barwon Edge is a culinary experience that takes you on a captivating journey down the Silk Road, where the flavours and…
Lonsdale Links
A challenging, yet fun and unique course, Lonsdale Links is ranked 19th overall in Australia and 8th best Public Access golf…
Autumn activities to keep the kids busy
Whether the sun's shining or the autumn chill has set in, there's plenty to see and do in Geelong and The Bellarine for kids big and small - no matter the weather.
Take them on an adventure at Barrabool Maze Estate as they navigate the hedge maze, explore the grounds before refuelling at the onsite cafe. Or get competitive with a match of mini golf at Curlewis Golf Club or Bellarine Adventure Golf.
If the weather's not playing along, head indoors for fun play-based fun at the Museum of Play and Art, climbing walls at The Rock Adventure Centre, learning about wool and seeing the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the National Wool Museum or jumping around at Bounce Geelong.
Don't miss catching the new 21-hectare elephant enclosure at Werribee Open Range Zoo - which is now open. There are plenty of other Australian and global animals to admire, that's easily a daylong outing.
Activities
Corio Bay Fishing & Cruise Charters
This is Geelong’s original family friendly Fishing charter boat, the Corio Princess, now…
BOUNCEinc Geelong
Unleash your free spirit at BOUNCEinc.Offering an unparalleled indoor adventure opportunity.…
Geelong Arts Centre
The brand-new Geelong Arts Centre is now open!Following four years of design and construction,…
The Rock Adventure Centre
The Rock Adventure Centre is a state of the art indoor rock climbing facility located in…
Tuckerberry Hill Berry Farm
Pick your own blueberries or strawberries in a friendly family atmosphere enjoyed by all ages.…
National Wool Museum, Geelong
Located in a beautifully restored 1872 bluestone woolstore near Geelong’s waterfront, the…
Sea All Dolphin Swims
The popular and award winning Sea All Dolphin Swims of Queenscliff is a family owned business…
You Yangs Regional Park
The distinctive granite peaks of the You Yangs rise from the flat volcanic plains between…
Fairy Park
Family attraction Fairy Park, located just 60 minutes from Melbourne and 30 minutes from…
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…
Searoad Ferries Queenscliff
Experience the beauty of Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay on a bay crossing with Searoad Ferries.…
Laserquest Geelong
Laserquest Geelong is Geelong's largest indoor, family-friendly entertainment centre. Take the…
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Embark on an African adventure just half an hour from Melbourne! Join the team for a free…
Westfield Geelong
Located in the heart of the Geelong CBD, Westfield Geelong is your one-stop hub for shopping,…
Port Phillip Ferries - Portarlington
It is time to set sail on an adventure across the bay. - Port Phillip Ferries offers two…
Bellarine Rail Trail
Escape into nature and history along the Bellarine Rail Trail, a 35km bike and walking path…
Zero Latency VR Geelong
Zero Latency VR Geelong is Geelong's first free roam Virtual Reality gaming arena. An…
MoPA: Museum of Play and Art - Geelong Children’s Museum
MoPA: Museum of Play and Art is one of Australia's most acclaimed children's…
The Carousel
The Carousel is an Armitage-Herschell portable steam driven, hand-carved wooden carousel which…
Bellarine Adventure Golf
You may have played mini golf or putt putt before but never like this, Bellarine Adventure…
Geelong Gaol Museum
The Geelong Gaol Museum is housed in the most intact 19th-century prison in Victoria. It…
School’s out! Here’s how to keep the kids busy this autumn
Are you stuck on school holiday plans? We have you covered with epic family fun, from mini golf to miniature trains!
5 unique train experiences
From cheesy delights to soulful blues, coastal culinary delights, and miniature marvels, we’ve got the most unique train adventures like no other. Spoiler alert – they’re not all on wheels…
Entertain the kids in Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale
There’s plenty to entertain kids and the family in Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale. Rain, hail or shine, something on this list will keep your crew out of trouble for an arvo.
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School’s out! Here’s how to keep the kids busy this autumn
Stuck on school holiday plans? We have you covered with epic family fun, from mini golf to miniature trains!
Family Activities
From puzzling hedge mazes and mystical theme parks to children’s themed vintage train rides, there’s plenty to see and do
Sport & Adventure
Whether it’s cheering from the sidelines or having a crack, you’ll find everything from top-class golf courses through to…
Wildlife
Geelong and The Bellarine is nature’s paradise; its forests, wetlands, sanctuaries and seas are home to an abundance of…
Bike Trails
Whether it’s a leisurely pedal along the coast or a faster pace downhill jumping from boulder to boulder, there’s a track…
Walks & Hikes
Coast or country. Flat or hilly. There are endless options to stretch your legs and hit your step count across Geelong and…
Caravan, Camping & Holiday Parks
If your idea of the perfect getaway involves pitching a tent or parking the caravan, you’re in the right place. Geelong and…
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