Geelong Local Customs

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Pako Festa

Pako Festa, Geelong

 14 Reviews  The Polish/Australian community.. in their lovely traditional costumes. Many of these people have special schools operating, in the hope that their children will not forget their heritage, language... 

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Baywalk Bollards

Baywalk Bollards, Geelong

 1 Review  Too often people drive right through Geelong on their way to the famous surf beaches. With money being poured into redevelopment in Geelong (especially the waterfront) Geelong is fast becoming one of... 

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Clothing

Clothing, Geelong

 Marpessa Says:  Well... this is another Scandinavian related tip. As when I was in Scandinavia I noticed that a lot of guys wear white pants. Just letting you guys know however... 

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Geelong - Hot Rod Shows

Geelong - Hot Rod Shows, Geelong

 cassiejoy42 Says:  If you like checking out the older cars made in the 1920s - 1970s you can go to the All Ford Day - it is held once a year. Usually it is held at the Geelong... 

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Visiting Friends

Visiting Friends, Geelong

 Marpessa Says:  I realised recently that while visiting some friends in Scandinavian countries that you take your shoes off when entering their home.So I thought maybe I should... 

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National Hotel

National Hotel, Geelong

 cassiejoy42 Says:  Most towns and cities in Australia have the famous "pub" or hotel on every corner.At one stage there were about 95 pubs in Geelong.Nowadays there are lots of... 

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Saying hello

Saying hello, Geelong

 Marpessa Says:  If you are just walking along a local road, and you pass someone walking the other way, if eye contact is made, a nod or 'hello', 'good... 

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Money

Money, Geelong

 keeweechic Says:  All major Australian banks have branches in Geelong. The majority are open Monday to Thursday 9:30 to 4:00 with Friday staying open until 5:00. ATMs are... 

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Weather

Weather, Geelong

 keeweechic Says:  Geelong has an average summer temperature of between 23 and 12 degrees Celsius and a winter temperature averaging between 14 to 5 degrees Celsius..Sovereign... 

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This is country victoria so...

This is country victoria so..., Geelong

 ombre Says:  This is country victoria so the pace is a little slower and apart from some real feral types most people should be very nice to you.you will find alot of... 

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Crazy locals...

Crazy locals..., Geelong

 Sweetberry1 Says:  Some crazy locals... 

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Dancers...

Dancers..., Geelong

 Sweetberry1 Says:  Young dance girls.. 

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Giuseppe's Cafe..

Giuseppe's Cafe.., Geelong

 Sweetberry1 Says:  Giuseppes... 

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October

October, Geelong

 keeweechic Says:  The Geelong Show is held annually in October. 

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Electricity

Electricity, Geelong

 keeweechic Says:  Australia's power is 230 -250 volts AC and 50 cycles. The plugs are three pins (2 angled) 

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Australian International Airshow 2003

Australian International Airshow 2003, Geelong

 Billy_26 Says:  Avalon Airport, Princes Highway11-16th February, 2003 

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The OCean Ride drive is the...

The OCean Ride drive is the..., Geelong

 RamSter Says:  The OCean Ride drive is the main highlight of this state, its so brilliantly clear on a sunny day, and there are many beautiful clean rockpools to dip in at. 

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Narana Creations is just...

Narana Creations is just..., Geelong

 Cathy_Walker Says:  Narana Creations is just outside Geelong. It is an Indigenous Cultural Centre giving a glimpse of the depth and beauty of 40,000 years of living history 

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 Narana Creations is just outside Geelong. It is an Indigenous Cultural Centre giving a glimpse of the depth and beauty of 40,000 years of living history 

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Geelong - My Home Town... er, City.

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 I was born in Geelong, I live in Geelong and I love Geelong. One of the best days to be in Geelong is on Australia Day (26th of January). The Waterfront comes alive, with show rides, entertainment,... 

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Sweetberry's "Geelong Page"

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 Geelong Geelong, One of the many places, my Heart is at :) And one of my many Homes. A beautiful part of the World, with many pretty coastal towns, beautiful beaches, and unspoiled bushland. An... 

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Geelong - The Jewel of a City on Corio Bay

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 When you come to Geelong there is so much to see and do. We hold a lot of sporting activities in Geelong. Bike rides and bike racing are often held in Geelong. We have a Baseball stadium close to...... 

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 The beautiful City of Geelong is positioned on the picturesque Corio Bay. I am fortunate to have this view on my very doorstep and still stare almost every day in amazement. The Bay has ever... 

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Geelong & Great Ocean Road, Victoria

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 Geelong is Victoria's 2nd largest city, (population approx 125,000) located only about 1 hour's drive from Melbourne. It's often referred to as "the city by the bay" as its main beach, Eastern Beach,... 

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