Geelong Things to Do

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Most Viewed Things to Do in Geelong

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Geelong Waterfront

Geelong Waterfront, Geelong

 18 Reviews  Eastern beach has a beautiful hill landscape for jogging, a gated swimming area, stunning views of Corio Bay. Locals and tourists come here to spend morning walk, jogging, photo shooting, and etc. You... 

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The Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road, Geelong

 22 Reviews  The road starts at Torquay and ends at Allansford . Drive along the Great Ocean Road (243 kms long) and see the 12 Apostles, limestone stack formations that are a little way out, standing in the... 

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National Wool Museum

National Wool Museum, Geelong

 8 Reviews  Now, a 'wool' museum may not sound like a lot of fun - but this will give you some insight into Australian culture (both now and in the 19th Century) - this is not just a museum full of different... 

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Geelong Botanic Gardens

Geelong Botanic Gardens, Geelong

 7 Reviews  From my emails at the time: "A diffused sun pushed its wan light below the clouds as I surveyed the morning scene overlooking the bay and pondered the advantages of a motorhome; parked here with... 

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Geelong Football Club

Geelong Football Club, Geelong

 3 Reviews  This photo is of Geelongs Aussies Football team . One of the high lights of Aussies rules is going for a screamer (taking a mark) photo is from alf.com.au. You have to be pretty silly to go to Kadina... 

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Geelong Downtown

Geelong Downtown, Geelong

 cal6060 Says:  You can do many things in Geelong downtown. You can shop at Geelong Shopping Mall, visit historical building like the old Geelong theater and churches, dine in... 

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Johnstone Park

Johnstone Park, Geelong

 cal6060 Says:  When you are out from the Geelong Station, first thing you will see is this Johnstone Park. You might think it is just a park, in fact it is an small central... 

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Geelong Bollards Trail

Geelong Bollards Trail, Geelong

 cal6060 Says:  Bollards are those big wooded toys with different characteristics display. These Bollards are the main attraction for people to visit Geelong. There are more... 

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Cunningham Pier (Western Beach)

Cunningham Pier (Western Beach), Geelong

 cal6060 Says:  Cunningham Pier is an important tourist attractions in Geelong, located at Western Beach. Locals and tourists come here for fishing, walking, dinning, drinking,... 

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Bollards!

Bollards!, Geelong

 Marpessa Says:  Along the walking tracks near Geelong's Waterfront there are 104 Bollards to be found. These bollards are colourful and inspired. They each represent an aspect... 

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werribee zoo

werribee zoo, Geelong

 ombre Says:  The open zoo has improved alot since my first visit and each year it seems to be a little better this pic i took in april this year .It show just how close you... 

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When your in the geelong area...

When your in the geelong area..., Geelong

 ombre Says:  When your in the geelong area you may note that your not to far away from the town of werribee .Werribee host 2 major places of interest 1 The werribee mansion... 

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Johnstone Park/Carols by Candlelight

Johnstone Park/Carols by Candlelight, Geelong

 Marpessa Says:  Johnstone Park is a nice park just to the west of the city centre. Now, it may not be as nice as the waterfront, but it is a nice park all the same. Beautiful... 

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Off the beaten path? What path?

Off the beaten path? What path?, Geelong

 Marpessa Says:  Sky-diving! Skydive City is just 15 minutes south of Geelong and you jump over Torquay and Barwon Heads (Ocean views)You can do a tandem sky-dive or take the... 

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Geelong and District Peace Memorial

Geelong and District Peace Memorial, Geelong

 cassiejoy42 Says:  Geelong and District Peace MemorialNotice this is called a Peace Memorial - not a war memorial - one of the foundation stones was laid in October 30th 1922 by... 

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Geelong - Matthew Flinders Girls High School

Geelong - Matthew Flinders Girls High School, Geelong

 cassiejoy42 Says:  Churches and old architecture are my favourite thing to photograph - yeah I know boring old thing that I am - but I love history and our heritage and old... 

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Geelong - Planning Your Trip - Getting Here

Geelong - Planning Your Trip - Getting Here, Geelong

 cassiejoy42 Says:  Before you come to Geelong you need to consider how to get here:You can fly to Tullamarine Airport - Melbourne and then hire a car (or use the Gull Airport... 

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Geelong Churches, Heritage Buildings

Geelong Churches, Heritage Buildings, Geelong

 cassiejoy42 Says:  If you are in to architecture and heritage here are some photos to whet your appetite, and to entice you to come to Australia, and let Cassie take you on a tour... 

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Geelong and Great Ocean Road Visitor Information

Geelong and Great Ocean Road Visitor Information, Geelong

 cassiejoy42 Says:  Geelong and Great Ocean Road Visitor Information CentreNot sure what to do or where to go? Not sure about accomodation?Go and check out the Geelong and Great... 

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Geelong Johnstone's Park

Geelong Johnstone's Park, Geelong

 cassiejoy42 Says:  Johnstone's Park, GeelongJohnstone's Park is a huge open space in Central Geelong (well on the outskirst of the Central Business District).You will find... 

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Star gazing

Star gazing, Geelong

 Marpessa Says:  Geelong is a great place to look at the stars. There are no bright city lights to interfere with the view of the night sky.The constellation to look for is the... 

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The Geelong Show

The Geelong Show, Geelong

 Marpessa Says:  Every year in mid-October for 4 days there is The Geelong Show. They have many different things going on at the show, from all things agricultural and pastoral... 

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Go to Gaol

Go to Gaol, Geelong

 Jarra Says:  The Old Geelong Gaol, formerly a high security prison, remains much the same as when it was operating until 1991. Inside the Gaol it is cold, bleak and... 

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...in the eye of the beholder

...in the eye of the beholder, Geelong

 Marpessa Says:  To be honest I only visited the Geelong art gallery for the first time a couple of weeks ago - I thought it would be small and have nothing good in it. I was... 

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Ford Discovery Centre

Ford Discovery Centre, Geelong

 Billy_26 Says:  Mad Ford enthusiasts, car lovers and Kids will love this place.Geelong is home to a major Ford Motor Car manufacturing plant.This museaum explains the History... 

Top 3 Hotels in Geelong

Chifley on the Esplanade

 2 Reviews and 76 Opinions  We paid $170 for the deluxe spa suite, we got a bottle of bubbly and Austar as well, so I was... 

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 If you like being seduced by a nice drop of Wine, then you absolutely MUST do a Winery Tour.This is a fun activity, and you will see a good part of the region... 

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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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Geelong

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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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