Lovely Banks Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lovely Banks
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 vibrant 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.
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.
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 relaxing area, find time to visit its shops.
Abe Wood Reserve
Abe Wood Reserve is just one of the places to see in Geelong, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
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
Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket
Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula
Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road
The Q Train - First Class Private Dining For 2
Our pick of the best Lovely Banks Hotel Deals
Rydges Geelong
Room was clean and tidy. Staff were helpful and prompt and responded to changes in plans efficiently.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
Location to local sites within walking distance . Rooms small & no comfortable chair. Lots of steps & no lift . Staff helpful. Limited parking near rooms . Pool small . Noisy outside doors to carpark made room shake
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Room was tidy but there were heaps of marks on walls and view out window was of pile of cut branches
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Ez check-in, clean rooms, towels and sheets. ez check-in and check-out. Good value for money. Nice stay.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
The Sands Torquay
Spatious room, some outdoor space. It was a ground floor room so it was unfortunate that the 'golf view' was obstructed by trees and bushes but this did mean more privacy when outside.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
Everything was fantastic. Cute cabin, very clean, excellent staff, beach wasn’t super close but very walkable.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lovely Banks
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.
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.
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.
Geelong West
While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel.
Avalon
Though Avalon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Avalon Coastal Reserve and Lara Heritage and Historical Museum.
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.
