Belmont Travel Guide

Geelong

Belmont Common is one of my favourite birdwatching areas in Geelong. There is a bird hide at Jerringot Wildlife Research. You get a lot of waterbirds in the area and also the occasional bird of prey. It's well known for crakes, rails and lathams snipe. #localgem
Belmont Common is one of my favourite birdwatching areas in Geelong. There is a bird hide at Jerringot Wildlife Research. You get a lot of waterbirds in the area and also the occasional bird of prey. It's well known for crakes, rails and lathams snipe. #localgem

Popular places to visit

Ferry

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal

5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
Puddles reflecting the mountains and sky #hiking #wanderlust

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.

You Yangs Regional Park
Geelong Carousel and Eastern Beach panorama, Geelong, Victoria Australia, early morning.; Shutterstock ID 1346846348; Purchase Order: SP-2381; Order Number: SP-2381 STAYZ/VRBO/BOOKABACH Nov 2019 - Ima

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.

The Carousel
Walkway around the swimming enclosure

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.

Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure

Belmont Dog Park

Belmont Dog Park is just one of the places to see in Geelong, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and spas in this family-friendly area.

Belmont Dog Park

GMHBA Stadium

Catch an event at GMHBA Stadium during your trip to Geelong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

GMHBA Stadium

Things to do

Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Iconic Coastal Views Day Tour

Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Iconic Coastal Views Day Tour

฿1,211
per adult
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & Iconic Coastal Views Day Tour
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

฿3,280
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
Bay cruise across Port Phillip Bay

Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

฿4,821
per adult
Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail
Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket

Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket

฿880
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Melbourne Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Ticket
12 Apostles, Great Ocean Road

Private and Customised Great Ocean Road and Luxury Tour

฿31,922
per traveller
Private and Customised Great Ocean Road and Luxury Tour
Geelong Waterfront

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

฿4,161
per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
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Top hotels in Belmont

Tasman Holiday Parks - Geelong

Tasman Holiday Parks - Geelong

3 out of 5
75 Barrabool rd Belmont VIC
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,368 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
฿3,368
฿3,368 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (621 reviews)
Great for an overnight stay

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Geelong
Barwon River Holiday Park

Barwon River Holiday Park

2 out of 5
153 Barrabool Road Belmont VIC
The price is ฿2,050 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
฿2,050
฿2,278 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and GMHBA Stadium ...
9/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews)
Clean, renovated cabin which had everything thing I needed. Cabin size suits solo traveller.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Barwon River Holiday Park
Rose Garden Motel

Rose Garden Motel

4 out of 5
14-16 Settlement Road Belmont VIC
The price is ฿2,701 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
฿2,701
฿2,971 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa motel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (513 reviews)
Very clean and comfortable room, friendly staff and nice pool area

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Rose Garden Motel
Discovery Parks - Geelong

Discovery Parks - Geelong

4 out of 5
59 Barrabool Road Belmont VIC
The price is ฿3,459 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
฿3,459
฿3,459 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star holiday park in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Good rooms & facilities Wifi is not great

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Discovery Parks - Geelong
Parkside Motel Geelong

Parkside Motel Geelong

3 out of 5
68 High Street Belmont VIC
The price is ฿2,953 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿2,953
฿3,248 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
Fantastic staff room clean and lovely quiet place to stay

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Parkside Motel Geelong
Abbotswood Motor Inn

Abbotswood Motor Inn

3 out of 5
308 - 310 High Street Belmont VIC
The price is ฿3,043 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
฿3,043
฿3,348 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (430 reviews)
Yes, clean room, reception helpful.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Abbotswood Motor Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Belmont

The historic building of Queenscliff South Pier against the blue ocean on a sunny day. Victoria, Australia. The pier is a prominent tourist attraction and recreational fishing area in the coastal town

South Geelong

While visiting South Geelong, you might make a stop by sights like GMHBA Stadium and Kardinia Park.

South Geelong
Balyang Sanctuary in Geelong is a great place for families to visit. The area was converted to a haven for various waterbirds including ducks, pelicans and cormorants. It is very close to the Barwon River Trail and has many tables for picnics. Birdwatchers can find many interesting animals here if they explore it in depth. #localgem

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.

Newtown
This is a lovely place to go exploring at any time of the year. There is a walking track along the river that leads to a number of platforms, which has beautiful views over the falls. After a decent winters rain, it's great for photographers. In summer you can find a lot of skinks here. Great biodiversity. #lovemytown

Highton

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highton and surrounding area, you can visit Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and Kardinia Park.

Highton
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Breakwater

While Breakwater isn't home to many top sights, Geelong Showground and GMHBA Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Breakwater
The big wheel on the waterfront.

Geelong Central

If you're spending some time in Geelong Central, Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

Geelong Central
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Grovedale

Travellers enjoy Grovedale for its beaches and bars. Consider checking out Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre while you're in the area.

Grovedale

Belmont Travel Guide