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.
Mount Anakie Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Anakie Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Geelong. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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.
Things to do

Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Iconic Coastal Views Day Tour

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road

Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket

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

Rydges Geelong
Room was fantastic, staff were very good
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Admiralty Inn
Nice spot
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Eden Oak Geelong
Breakfast, Pool all great. Clean through out. Two ideas for management to look at. 1. Closing laundry at 7pm, limiting on a days sightseeing and dinner completion. 2. When you check in the entrance circle full of cars, had to park 100m away on golf parking then walk in mostly darkness to front entrance ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Everything needed was there. Check in quick. Bar and restaurant was a bit limited choice wise and quite pricey. Was unable to redeem my 'drinks voucher' as part of my Hotels Rewards as bar staff advised only covers a small Furphy beer on tap, or a small "house " red or white. Would not even let me ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Oaks R Suites Geelong
The room was perfect, location was amazing and the views were stunning!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Eastern Sands City Centre
Great location and friendly staff. Room was a bit tired.
Reviewed on 17 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 Geelong Golf Course and The Carousel.

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.

