North Geelong Travel Guide

Geelong

The Geelong Waterfront is a tourist and recreation area on the north facing shores of Corio Bay. The area was once part of the Port of Geelong.
The Geelong Waterfront is a tourist and recreation area on the north facing shores of Corio Bay. The area was once part of the Port of Geelong.

Popular places to visit

Ferry

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.

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

Geelong Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Geelong at Geelong Golf Course. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Geelong Golf Course

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

Bay cruise across Port Phillip Bay

Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

฿4,589
per adult
Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail
Geelong Waterfront

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

฿3,961
per adult
Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula

Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula

฿8,715
per adult
Balloon Rides in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
One of the 'must' drive coastal roads of the world

3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road

฿50,749
per adult
3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
GRAMPIANS N.P.

3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne

฿56,579
per adult
3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne
Great Ocean Road is scenic all year around

Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

฿30,292
per adult
Overnight Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
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Top hotels in North Geelong

Sphinx Hotel Motel

Sphinx Hotel Motel

4 out of 5
2 Thompson Road, North Geelong North Geelong VIC
The price is ฿3,930 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
฿3,930
฿4,323 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Spirit ...
7/10 Good! (516 reviews)
Basic but clean room. Staff were excellent and helpful. Bistro for dinner was excellent also.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Sphinx Hotel Motel
Rydges Geelong

Rydges Geelong

4 out of 5
Cnr Gheringhap & Myers St Geelong VIC
The price is ฿3,582 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
฿3,582
฿3,940 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Very pleasant staff and great amenities. The only down side is that the bathroom was very small.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Rydges Geelong
Eden Oak Geelong

Eden Oak Geelong

4 out of 5
20 Adams Court East Geelong VIC
The price is ฿2,876 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿2,876
฿3,164 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (483 reviews)
Staff rooms

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Eden Oak Geelong
Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG

4 out of 5
40 Ryrie Street Geelong VIC
The price is ฿3,819 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
฿3,819
฿4,201 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geelong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (376 reviews)
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

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong by IHG
Wyndham Resort Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

4 out of 5
100 The Esplanade Torquay VIC
The price is ฿4,373 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
฿4,373
฿4,810 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Light, bright room with plenty of space. Staff we dealt with were very friendly Would have been good if some meals were available on site

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Wyndham Resort Torquay
The Sands Torquay

The Sands Torquay

4 out of 5
2 Sands Boulevarde Torquay VIC
The price is ฿4,323 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿4,323
฿4,756 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (585 reviews)
Amazing place to stay . Deff stay here again

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

The Sands Torquay
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Other neighbourhoods around North Geelong

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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.

Geelong West
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
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
When the tide is low, you can see the remains of the lime kilns. You can see them on the Stingaree Bay side of Eastern Park. They are reinforced with steel. #localgem

East Geelong

You'll enjoy the beaches and gardens in East Geelong. You might want to make time for a stop at Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure or Geelong Botanical Gardens.

East Geelong
Eastern Beach and Corio Bay, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

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.

Corio
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

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