Geelong Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Geelong Central
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.
Geelong Performing Arts Center
Enjoy an outing to Geelong Performing Arts Center during your stay in Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Westfield Geelong
During your visit to Geelong, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Westfield Geelong. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Activities
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of the Great Ocean Road, Australia
Torquay: Skydive over The Great Ocean Road - opt Melb pickup
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
From Melbourne: Tandem Skydive over Great Ocean Road
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
Our pick of the best Geelong Central Hotel Deals
Rydges Geelong
"Great staff, very helpful. Onsite amenities were easy to use eg: laundry. Parking was easy, great location."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Admiralty Inn
"Best place to stay if you are going to the AFL, a nice close walk to the ground. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Room is really nice and comfortable."
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
Eastern Sands City Centre
"Worth for the price but quite old and has not renovated or upgraded for a while in my opinion. The place was convenient as it was 2 mins walk to the Geelong water front and 7mins walk to shopping mall and restaurants. Overall the experience was okey. If you plan a budget trip this is okey but, not ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Oaks R Suites Geelong
"Loved it"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Oaks Vue Suites Geelong
"Great location"
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Geelong Central
East Geelong
You'll enjoy the beaches and gardens in East Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Geelong Botanical Gardens or Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure.
South Geelong
While visiting South Geelong, you might make a stop by sights like GMHBA Stadium and Kardinia Park.
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.
Newtown
Unique features of Newtown include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Heights Heritage House and Garden or Balyang Sanctuary while you're exploring the area.
Belmont
Get to know Belmont by checking out its shopping, spas and river views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Kardinia Park or GMHBA Stadium during your time in the area.
Newcomb
Travellers like the shopping in Newcomb, and Bellarine Rail Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit.
