Popular places to visit
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 walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Little Creatures Brewery
You can take time to visit Little Creatures Brewery during your travels to Geelong. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
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
Private and Customised Great Ocean Road and Luxury Tour
Learn to Surf at Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula
Top hotels in Anakie
Rydges Geelong
Good services
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Admiralty Inn
Rooms are nice & clean, manager very helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Eden Oak Geelong
Room was clean, staff were great and had good amenities.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Staff were so nice, the rooms were clean and the bathroom was huge
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Oaks R Suites Geelong
The room was okay. The front porch was very dusty. Had uncomfortable wire seating with a tiny low table. -There was no egg flip utensil. -No salt and pepper. Had to call reception and asked them to bring some. The bottom of the shower door was very dirty.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Quest Geelong Central
Yes all good
Reviewed on 10 Jan 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 Serendip Sanctuary.
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 Lara Heritage and Historical Museum.
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.
