Avalon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Geelong with a trip to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

The Carousel
Enjoy an outing to The Carousel during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

You Yangs Regional Park
You can take time to visit You Yangs Regional Park during your travels to Geelong. Amble around the area's parks or visit its casinos.

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Waterfront Precinct. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Avalon Coastal Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Avalon Coastal Reserve, a lovely green space in Geelong.
GMHBA Stadium
Catch an event at GMHBA Stadium during your trip to Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Activities

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of the Great Ocean Road, Australia

The Q Train - First Class Private Dining For 2

Bellarine Peninsula Public Winery Tour - Lunch Included

Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula

3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
Our pick of the best Avalon Hotel Deals

Admiralty Inn
"Very enjoyable stay! Well done!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Eden Oak Geelong
"the pool was very well heated"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Wyndham Resort Torquay
"I lived the shower and tge bed was very comfortable"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Crowne Plaza Geelong by IHG
"Create location, close to shopping and amenities. Great waterview."
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Perfect location and staff amazing"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Quest Geelong Central
"Great apartment very clean good amenities and great location. Be useful to have a kitchen rubbish bin as there was only one in the bathroom cupboard. No milk or tissues supplied but overall good stay"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Avalon

Lara
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Lara. You might want to make time for a stop at You Yangs Regional Park or Kevin Hoffman Walk.

Corio
You'll enjoy the restaurants and seaside views in Corio. You might want to make time for a stop at Beckley Park International Raceway or Corio Native Grasslands Reserve.

Norlane
Travellers like the theme parks in Norlane, and Leisuretime Sports Precinct is a top attraction you might want to visit.

North Geelong
You'll enjoy the restaurants and spas in North Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal or Geelong Golf Course.

Waterfront Precinct
If you're spending some time in Waterfront Precinct, Geelong Botanical Gardens and Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure are top sights worth seeing.

Geelong West
While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Islamic Society of Geelong and Geelong Golf Course.

