Where:

Geelong

Victoria, Australia

less than an hours drive from Melbourne

Last Visited:

regularly 1990-

Why Go:

Geelong is a good meal stop on your way to towns along the coast and the Great Ocean Rod

Highlights:

• Shopping: The main town centre has all the shops expected of a city
• Waterfront: walk along the picturesque waterfront
• Beaches: the surf beaches of Torquay and Anglesea are aonly a short drive away.
• Skilled Stadium: wath a game of AFL played by local team the Geelong Cats

Accommodation:

• There are many and varied accommodation options available

Eating & Drinking:

• There are many and varied food options available

Other things you should know about:

• Geelong is Victoria's largest regional city
• Geelong is serviced by Avalon Airport, approximately 20 mins north of the CBD. From there, there are flights to / From Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Darwin. A shuttle bus operates from the City Centre.

More information:

• The You Yangs park is only a short distance north of Geelong
• also nearby is the Serendip Sanctuary
• read about the Great Ocean Road