Anakie Travel Guide
Geelong


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.
Fairy Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fairy Park, a lovely green space in Geelong. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Durdidwarrah Bushland Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Durdidwarrah Bushland Reserve, a lovely green space in Geelong. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Things to do

Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Iconic Coastal Views Day Tour

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket

Private and Customised Great Ocean Road and Luxury Tour
Top hotels in Anakie

Rydges Geelong
Clean room
Reviewed on 10 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

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

Oaks R Suites Geelong
Cleaners left a row of smelly rubbish bags along the corridor on way in, which sat there for hours and hours. They left residue on carpet when bags were finally removed. Not sure if it was an outsourced cleaning company but it was a hot day and whole place smelled of garlic and body odour with no ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Admiralty Inn
Overnight stay after arriving from a ferry trip. Met my expectations for such a need.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Quest Geelong Central
Nice building and facilities, we are impressed.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Anakie

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.

Avalon
Though Avalon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Avalon Coastal Reserve and Kevin Hoffman Walk.

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.

Geelong West
While there might not be top attractions in Geelong West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Carousel and Geelong Performing Arts Center.

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.


